Not wanting to drink alcohol doesn’t mean you can’t hang around enjoying great hospitality. Let’s look at some bars with non-alcoholic and low-ABV menus perfect for Dry January in Bangkok.
Dry January has a lot of benefits with peer-reviewed research to boot. Drinking alcohol is, to an extent, part of Thai culture. For those who are looking to simply take a break from drinking or quitting entirely, Dry January is perfect for building the confidence to say no. Not consuming alcohol also has a lot of health benefits, especially for those looking to shed a few pounds.
If you don’t want to quit but are just looking to cut down on some alcohol, many bars also provide amazing low-ABV entries in their menu. So, let us take you to bars around the city that will give you the vibes you enjoy but with great menus perfect for enjoying Dry January in Bangkok.
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Bars in Bangkok with menus perfect for Dry January
Vesper
Vesper‘s perfect for when you want to enjoy a punchy spirit-forward, or a great blend of ingredients turned into a nice sour. This bar has been a cornerstone of Silom and Bangkok’s bar culture for a decade and counting, and the hospitality will have you enjoying the ambiance even without a drop of alcohol. Highlights from their non-alcohol menu include the “Colada,” made from coconut, pineapple, and blue spirulina, as well as the “Sparkling Oolong” that combines oolong tea with peach.
More info: Vesper
Opening times: Open daily, 5.30pm-2am
Location: 10/15 Sala Daeng 2 Alley, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok
Nearest station: Silom, BTS
Google review: 4.5/5
The Bamboo Bar
The Bamboo Bar features a menu highlighting versatility with cocktails that grow and evolve as they welcome more patrons — after all, the bamboo plant is known for its adaptability. As such, the majority of their signature cocktails can be ordered as non-alcoholic versions, allowing guests to enjoy the medley of flavours the bar intends to offer even without feeling any buzz. Looking for something fun and easy to enjoy? Their take on the Mango Sticky Rice will, pun intended, stick with you.
More info: The Bamboo Bar
Opening times: Open daily, 5.30pm-1am (until 2am on Fri-Sat)
Location: 48 Oriental Ave, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Bang Rak, Bangkok
Nearest station: Saphan Taksin, BTS
Google review: 4.6/5
F*nkytown
F*nkytown‘s cocktails translate food into drink form, which results in funky drinks using fun ingredients, from khao soi spices, to fish sauce caramel. That funkiness can fully be enjoyed without a drop of alcohol, as a lot of their signature drinks can also ordered as non-alcoholic upon request. Highlights include the “Chicken Dinner,” with chicken consommé and scallion oil, “Tom Yum Highball,” with tom yum soup and yuzu brine, as well as the “Green Curry,” just like the Thai dish.
More info: F*nkytown
Opening times: Open daily, 5pm-midnight
Location: 1, 39 Sukhumvit 37 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Phrom Phong, BTS
Google review: 4.9/5
Nuss Bar
Located below Nusara restaurant with a clear view of Wat Pho, Nuss Bar is perfect for a sundowner or two. Along with their signatures highlighting local Thai fruits, they also have an inventive set of non-alcoholic cocktails that are lovely to enjoy on their own, or oftentimes ordered to pair with with dishes upstairs. The “Tom Kha” mocktail is great in particular, and yes, it does taste like tom kha. Perfect for Dry January in Bangkok before and after heading up to enjoy the food.
More info: Nuss Bar
Opening times: Open daily, 5pm-midnight
Location: 336 Maha Rat Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Nearest station: Sanam Chai, MRT
Google review: 4.1/5
Villa Frantzén
Those who have had cocktails at Villa Frantzén will know that they are a joyride, featuring interesting ingredients and fun interpretations of flavours we might be familiar with. Their non-alcoholic cocktails also match those vibes; enjoyable as their own without the booze. Highlights include the “Raspberry, Vinegar & Whey” which is true to the name, made from raspberry, champagne vinegar, verjus, and whey protein, as well as the “Pine & Green Tea Gimlet,” made using sweetgrass, cordial made from pine and green tea, verjus, and topped with some soda.
More info: Villa Frantzén
Opening times: Open daily, 5.30-11.30pm
Location: 7 Soi Yen Akat 3, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok
Nearest station: Lumphini, MRT
Google review: 4.7/5
Paradise Lost Bangkok
Paradise Lost Bangkok’s menu is filled with tiki-inspired drinks and refreshing cocktails utilising a lot of citrus and fun ingredients. Those aspects also translate into their non-alcoholic menu. The “Fearless Hoopoe” is as colourful as the bird it is named after, made from Rooiboos red tea, passionfruit mint, lemon, and aquafaba instead of your usual egg whites. The “Thirst-Aid Kit” is a refreshing, not-too-complex drink that combines lemongrass water, kaffir lime juice, and topped with soda.
More info: Paradise Lost Bangkok
Opening times: Open daily, 5.30-1am
Location: Siam@Siam Design Hotel, 865 Rama I Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Nearest station: National Stadium, BTS
Google review: 4.5/5
Aqua Bar
Having drinks in Aqua Bar feels very much like an al fresco experience with the big open space and being surrounded by lush greenery. The live music on the regular also helps to easily get into the evening mood, even without alcohol. Their non-alcoholic menu features non-alcoholic spirits, which enables the team to make drinks that feel just like cocktails. Highlights include the “Tropical Old-Fashioned” features non-alcohol whisky, cracked coffee beans, and coconut syrup, as well as the “N/A Gin Tonic” that utilises non-alcoholic gin topped with rose lemonade.
More info: Aqua Bar
Opening times: Open daily, 12pm-12.30am
Location: Anantara Siam Bangkok, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Nearest station: Ratchadamri, BTS
Google review: 4.7/5
Tropic City
Get your body into a fun ambiance and heart into the tropics with Tropic City’s ‘Tropicology’ menu, featuring tropical drinks that represent the best of tiki culture. Still, tropical doesn’t always mean filling half the glass with spirits, for their menu also contains fun drinks without alcohol. Highlights include the “Tricerado,” using a cordial made from three citruses, the “Tea-Licious,” pairing Monsoon jasmine tea with lychee and lemon, as well a their peach kombucha.
More info: Tropic City
Opening times: Open daily, 7pm-1am
Location: 672, 65 Soi Charoen Krung 28, Bang Rak, Bangkok
Nearest station: Hua Lamphong, MRT
Google review: 4.6/5
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Vichayuth Chantan
Digital Writer, Drinks and Dining
Writer by day, skinny legend by night, "Kook" Vichayuth works closely with Bangkok's F&B industry. His hobbies include bar-hopping, catching up with friends, and silently judging you from across the room.
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