Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Reservations held for 15 minutes. Arrive early for sunset seating.
What Makes Long Table Worth the Climb
Bangkok has no shortage of rooftop bars, but Long Table earns its reputation through consistency. Perched on the 25th floor of Column Bangkok Hotel in Sukhumvit 16, it offers one of the most accessible panoramic bar experiences in the city. Unlike the mega-venues on the Chao Phraya, Long Table keeps things intimate. The bar tops out at around 200 guests on a busy Friday, which means you can always find a spot at the rail.
The cocktail programme leans on Southeast Asian botanicals with confidence. The Jasmine Mule uses house-infused jasmine gin and fresh lime pressed tableside. The Lychee Martini is exactly what it sounds like and remains unapologetically popular. What to order in the kitchen: the sharing plates outperform the menu price. The soft-shell crab with green mango salad has been the house signature since opening and still holds up against Bangkok's competitive casual-dining scene.
Go at 5:30pm for sunset. Seats along the north rail look directly toward the Chao Phraya on clear evenings. After 9pm the crowd thickens and the music rises. By midnight, Long Table becomes a party with a view rather than a view with a bar. Both versions work. We prefer the earlier shift. If you are heading to Bangkok's rooftop bar scene for the first time, this is a reliable starting point before you explore harder-to-book venues like Vesper on Convent Road.
