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What is it? A bar inspired by the French Riviera that's landed right in the middle of Bangkok. The whole place borrows that sun-drenched Mediterranean ease and spreads it across two floors overlooking Lumphini Park, with the city's skyline rising up behind like a rather dramatic backdrop.
Why we love it: The first zone sits beside the bar where a DJ keeps things gently moving. The space has a certain gloss to it without feeling overdone. White toned surfaces catch the light beautifully as evening shifts into night and, when the breeze moves through the room, everything feels quietly alive in a way you only really clock once you've settled in with a drink. Head upstairs and the mood changes. The second zone resembles a small garden terrace with open views across the city. It's quieter up here, better suited to long conversations that can stretch out without any rush. Once the sun dips below the skyline, the energy picks up.
Time Out Tip: Go for the violette in iris (B450) if you want something floral and easy drinking, or the amara rosa (B450) if you fancy a bit more complexity. The grapefruit and spice combination's got a lovely smoky finish that sneaks up on you.
29/F, SO/ Bangkok hotel. Open daily 5pm-midnight