Vesper

Vesper has been holding court on Silom's Convent Road since 2014, which is practically ancient history in Bangkok's bars-come-and-go scene..

Sit at the long marble bar and watch the bartenders at work, or slide into one of the comfy banquettes if you're feeling romantic, or secretive. The lighting is dim but not punishing, just low enough that you'll lean in closer when talking.

Ten years is a lifetime in Bangkok's ruthless bar circuit, yet Vesper keeps pulling a mix of clued-in locals, expats and cocktail pilgrims. It's the Goldilocks of date bars: chic without the chill, sophisticated without the snobbery.

Location: 10/15 Sala Daeng 2, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok