Bangkok's live music scene mixes jazz, traditional Thai music and indie venues.
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The 10 best live music bars in Bangkok
01 · Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental
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Hotel jazz · 1953
Inside the Mandarin Oriental. Live jazz nightly since 1953.
Order: A martini, made the Oriental way
02 · Bangkok
Phaya Thai
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Jazz · Iconic 1987
Iconic Bangkok jazz pub since 1987.
Order: A craft beer during the late jazz
03 · Bangkok
Charoenkrung
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Thai trad music
Charoenkrung traditional Thai music venue.
Order: A Thai whisky + the live music
04 · Bangkok
Charoenkrung
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Live music · Casual
Charoenkrung casual live music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the late set
05 · Bangkok
Charoenkrung
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Modern music venue
Charoenkrung modern indie music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the indie show
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06 · Bangkok
Khao San
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Reggae · Live
Khao San reggae live music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the reggae set
07 · Bangkok
Pratunam
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Rock · Iconic
Iconic Bangkok rock pub.
Order: A craft IPA during the rock set
08 · Bangkok
Sukhumvit
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Casual sports + live music
Sukhumvit casual live music + sports pub.
Order: A craft IPA during the live set
09 · Bangkok
Banglamphu
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Blues · Iconic
Iconic Banglamphu blues bar.
Order: A craft beer during the blues set
10 · Bangkok
Sukhumvit
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Casual live music
Sukhumvit casual live music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the late set
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How Bangkok listens to live music
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