Bangkok’s thirst for new rooftop cocktail bars is being slaked these days at Sanctuary, which offers a view of the glimmering Sukhumvit strip — Bangkok’s Broadway — 34 floors below. Relaxing under a cathedral-like canopy made from massive wooden sculptures, you are likely to hear DJs mix Thai Dreamer, a local deep-house favourite. Try the River Prawn Butter cocktail — a combination of the creamy yellow “butter” from shrimp shells (washed with cognac), St Germain liqueur, lime, passion fruit, egg white and tonic (480 baht).
The more remarkable trend is spreading below, as world-class wine bars finally arrive in Bangkok, notably on Sukhumvit’s side streets.
Francophiles should slip into Verlan, a classy, glassy building where a well-heeled crowd chatters in the bar and minimalist dining rooms while sipping some 15 French vintages and enjoying French-Thai dishes and bar snacks.
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