Bangkok Nights Begin and End at BKK Social Club
High ceilings, velvet booths, and a bar that gleams like a Gatsby fever dream — BKK Social Club doesn’t just flirt with glamour, it slow dances with it. Tucked inside the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, this cocktail lounge has earned its stripes (and then some) as one of the World’s 50 Best Bars, and it’s not hard to see why.
Bangkok isn’t exactly shy when it comes to nightlife, but BKK Social Club stands apart. It’s unapologetically opulent, yet unmistakably cool — the kind of place that knows exactly what it’s doing and does it with a wink.
Latin Fire Meets Deco Chic
Designed by New York hospitality firm AvroKO, the bar’s aesthetic is a love letter to the Art Deco era, brushed with just enough tropical flair to keep things interesting. Think emerald velvet booths, glowing golden arches, lush hanging greenery, and a back bar that towers like a cathedral of temptation.
It’s the sort of space that manages to feel both cinematic and intimate — whether you're perched at the bar or melting into a high-backed booth, you’re part of the scene. The acoustics are cleverly tuned too, so even with a packed house, you won’t be yelling over your mezcal.
Cocktails with Latin Swagger
The current menu is a celebration of Latin America, with a particular focus on Mexican spirits — tequila and mezcal are the undeniable stars. Each cocktail nods to a person, place, or party, and they’re backed by proper flavour structure, not just storytelling.
La Capilla hits all the right notes — strawberry cenote blanco tequila, Se Busca mezcal, peach, citrus, sea salt and sparkling pink grapefruit. A glass of bright, punchy balance that gets the conversation started.
Chiapas is their take on an espresso martini, but better — Bacardi Reserva Ocho, Mr. Black cold brew, amaro and a side of popcorn that’s impossible not to eat with your fingers between sips.
Chichen Itza is a clarified milk punch that reads like a sensory riddle — pineapple, lime, strawberry, banana, spice, coffee cacao and sesame milk. It’s layered, a little wild, and weirdly addictive.
Then there’s Frida Kahlo — Michter’s bourbon, lavender maple, maraschino, coconut, citrus, anisette, egg white — a sour with brains and beauty, like its namesake. Aromatic, silky, and likely to turn heads as it hits the table.
Five-Star Service, Without the Stiffness
The service hits that sweet spot between polished and playful — it’s the Four Seasons, so you expect a certain standard, but the team manages to keep it light. Friendly without fawning, charming without trying too hard. They’re cocktail nerds, sure, but they won’t lecture you — they’ll just pour something brilliant and let the drink do the talking.
Whether you're rolling in after dinner at one of the hotel's many fine restaurants or starting the night fresh, BKK Social Club feels like the right move. It’s the kind of place that gets better the longer you stay, but still leaves you wanting one more round.
Final Sip
Everything at BKK Social Club is considered — from the colour of the upholstery to the chill of the glassware — but it never feels forced. It’s effortless, magnetic, and absolutely worth going out of your way for.
In a city that lives for the after-dark, this is one of the crown jewels.
Is your trip to Bangkok complete without a night here? Let’s just say… why risk it?
Perfect way to end… or start… your evening. It’s Bangkok after all.
Award-winning cocktail bar blending Latin American flair with Asian precision, known for its grandiose art deco interior, fine cigars, and bespoke drinks—ranked among The World’s 50 Best Bars.
Award-winning cocktail bar blending Latin American flair with Asian precision, known for its grandiose art deco interior, fine cigars, and bespoke drinks—ranked among The World’s 50 Best Bars.
