For some, it’s a place to party. For many, it’s a place to feel a sense of community. For all, it’s the place to celebrate. Here are the best gay and drag bars that Bangkok has to offer.
The LGBTQ+ community is more out and proud than ever before, but until we’re equal, queer spaces are important. These gay and drag bars of Bangkok not only gave us Lady Gaga medleys and one-woman lipsyncs of Cell Block Tango, they also gave a sense of community in this bustling city.
It’s time to get out and feel the love. Allies are fully welcome, just don’t poke anything into any holes you find.
[Hero and featured image credit: Lost & Found Bangkok]
The best gay bars in Bangkok
House of Heals
Go big or go home. Have an unexpectedly fun and fierce night at House of Heals, where you will be hyped up by performances by famous drag queens, led by the one and only Pangina Heals. Do keep in mind to hydrate yourself with drinks of choice as you enjoy the boiling performances.
More info: House of Heals
Opening times: Wed-Mon, 9pm-3am
Location: Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel, 518, 8 Ploenchit Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Nearest station: Chit Lom, BTS
The Stranger Bar
The Stranger bar is owned by M Stranger Fox, well-respected queen in the scene and contestant on Drag Race Thailand season 2, so she knows what she’s doing when it comes to organising drag shows. In spite of its compact space, the bar hosts big performances. Whether you go with friends or embrace the strangers, it’s always a lively night out.
More info: The Stranger Bar
Opening times: Open daily, 5pm-1am
Location: 114/14, Soi Silom 4 Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok
Nearest station: Sala Daeng, BTS
Bipolar Silom
When it comes to entertaining the audience, the queens of Bipolar never fail to impress. On the regular, they do themed nights, drag shows, and generous happy hours — the holy trifecta. They’re also the only one we see doing happy hours from 10pm till midnight, so go wild.
More info: Bipolar Silom
Opening times: Fri-Sun, 9pm-2am
Location: 70 -72 Silom Soi 4 Fl.2 Suriyawong Bangrak, Bangkok
Nearest station: Sala Daeng, BTS
Lost & Found
“A decadent destination where everyone has a place,” they say. Lost & Found is located across the river, but it has everything you may need: great food, drinks, and plenty of shows. Putting on 6-9 spectacles a night by LGBTQIAN+ creators who push the boundaries of art, fashion, theatre, and drag, there’s something for everyone.
More info: Lost & Found
Opening times: Open Fri-Sat, 7pm-3am
Location: Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel, 257 Charoennakorn Road, Thonburi, Bangkok
Nearest station: Wongwian Yai, BTS
Circus Soi 4
Circus Soi 4 is as local as it can get, boasting an outdoor seating area, as well as a dance floor inside. They promise three rounds of drag shows every night, live DJs behind the station, and a lively atmosphere making it a one stop destination for entertainment.
More info: Circus Soi 4
Opening times: Open Fri-Sat, 7pm-3am
Location: 15 Silom 4 Alley, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok
Nearest station: Wongwian Yai, BTS
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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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