Abandoned Mansion

What is it? A jazz bar with a loft style layout, where the upper level is dedicated to cigar smoking, make Abandoned Mansion a stylish yet approachable venue with a real identity. 

Why we love it: The bands here are often young jazz musicians who aren't remotely afraid to experiment, combining jazz with funk or hip hop in ways that create this fun, groovy atmosphere that makes it ridiculously easy (and infectious) to get up and move to the rhythm. There's a freshness to the performances that keeps things feeling current rather than stuck in some reverent past. The energy is palpable, and you can tell the musicians are actually enjoying themselves up there, which makes all the difference.

Time Out tip: Wednesday nights are the highlight, with live jazz performances typically starting around 9.30pm.

The Coach Hotel Sukhumvit. Open daily 5.30pm-2am