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Best Wine Bars in Bangkok: A Local’s Guide to Natural Wine & Rooftop Views

  • Writer: Gianlucca Bortoto
    Gianlucca Bortoto
  • Jul 28
  • 4 min read
Bangkok Streets

Bangkok’s wine scene has grown fast in the last few years, driven by natural wine bars, rooftop bistros and cellar-focused venues that sit between casual hangout and serious oenophile playground. From Sathorn and Silom to Thonglor and Ari, you’ll find everything from low‑intervention bottles and orange wine to classic French and Italian labels, often paired with small plates, bistro dishes or full restaurant menus. Whether you’re a wine geek or just looking for a good glass with a view, this guide covers some of the city’s most exciting wine bars right now.


Our list of Bangkok wine bars:


1. Mod Kaew Wine Bar


Instagram:@modkaewbkk

Location:_142 Soi Sueksa Wittaya, Sathon Soi 12 Alley, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand.


Mod Kaew helped put Bangkok’s natural wine movement on the map, first in a cozy Phloen Chit townhouse and now in a larger, more polished location off Sathorn Soi 12. The bar keeps its original “little natural wine bar in the guts of Bangkok” attitude while upgrading the kitchen and adding a terrace and parking, making it easier to settle in for a full evening.


The cellar leans heavily toward low‑intervention wines, with a wide selection of skin‑contact whites, orange wines and rare bottles offered at relatively low mark‑ups for the city. Expect knowledgeable staff drawn from the sommelier scene, small plates that match the wines, and a playlist and crowd that make Mod Kaew feel more like a neighborhood hangout than a formal tasting room.


2. Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant


Instagram: @ScarlettBangkok

Location:_Level 37, 188 Silom Road, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand.


Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant sits on the 37th floor of Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, combining a rooftop bistro feel with a panoramic view over the Chao Phraya River and the city skyline. It has been recommended by both MICHELIN and Star Wine List, thanks to a large French‑focused wine list and a kitchen turning out classic bistro dishes.


The list offers over 150–230 labels from both Old and New World, with happy‑hour deals that make wine by the glass surprisingly accessible in a market where imported bottles are often expensive. Cheese and charcuterie counters with dozens of AOC‑certified selections, grilled meats and seafood, and a busy terrace at sunset make Scarlett ideal for dates, anniversaries and any evening where wine and view go hand in hand.


3. Swirl Cellar and Wine Bar


Instagram:@swirl_bangkok

Location:_G Floor, 63 Civic Park, Thong Lo 13, Sukhumvit 55 Road, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand.

Swirl defines itself as “cellar and wine bar”, and deliberately puts “cellar” first: it houses over 1,000 labels of regional artisan wines curated by an experienced boutique importer. Located in Civic Park on Thonglor 13, it feels like a playground for wine lovers where you can browse, ask questions and taste without the pressure of a fine‑dining environment.


The bar runs from late afternoon to late evening, with a food menu that leans toward wine‑friendly dishes like risotto, cold pasta and steak, and offers private tastings, pairing dinners and Q&A sessions led by owner‑educators. Swirl’s Instagram and YouTube channel provide plenty of picts and short lessons, making it the kind of place where you can both drink and learn, whether you’re into German Riesling, Argentinian reds or Thai‑friendly whites.


4. No Bar Wine Bar


Website / Main Page:No Bar Wine Bar (Instagram)

Instagram:@nobar.winebar

Location:_128, 10 Soi Phahon Yothin 2, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.


No Bar began during the stay‑at‑home days of 2020 as an online bottle shop specializing in natural wine, and has since evolved into a physical bar in the Ari neighborhood. Tucked down a quiet lane near BTS Ari, it is described as a “homely” space with linen dresses, bucket hats and kombucha around the neighborhood, making it a natural fit for a relaxed, design‑led wine bar.


The bar offers more than 30–40 labels of organic, biodynamic and natural wines from around the world, including orange wines and bottles from Georgia and Serbia, with prices aimed at regular drinkers rather than rare‑bottle collectors. Open Wednesday to Sunday from early evening to midnight, No Bar is ideal if you want to dig deeper into natural wine trends in Bangkok while staying in a laid‑back, conversation‑friendly setting.


5. L’Oliva Ristorante Italiano & Wine Bar


Instagram:@lolivabkk

Location:_4 Sukhumvit Soi 36, Subsoi 2, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand.


L’Oliva occupies a converted two‑storey house down Sukhumvit 36, designed to feel like a slice of Italian countryside in the middle of Bangkok. The restaurant pairs rustic Italian cooking—pizzas, pastas, grilled octopus, cannoli and more—with a wine program focused on Italian regions, especially Abruzzo where co‑founder Nicolino Pasquini grew up.


Recognized by Star Wine List and regional guides, L’Oliva offers a broad selection of Italian wines, including whites like Pecorino Dumi and reds like Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, alongside curated pairings for group menus and special occasions. With a garden‑surrounded house, private glass room and all‑day opening from late morning to late evening, it’s a strong choice when you want a full dinner and multiple glasses rather than a quick stop.


6. Verlan


Website / Reservations:Verlan Bangkoklinktr

Location:_76 Soi Sukhumvit 26, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand.


Verlan is a neo‑bistro set in an 80‑year‑old wooden house transformed into a glass‑fronted, two‑storey restaurant and bar on Sukhumvit 26. Led by chef Napol “Joe” Jantraget and pastry chef Saki Hoshino, it blends French technique with Thai ingredients, offering dishes like parsley pappardelle with clams, roasted duck with garcinia orange sauce and sharp vegetable crudités with chili‑salted fish dip.


The wine room focuses on Champagne and French wines, with a strong selection curated to match the bold, modern food, making it a place where you can treat wine as equal partner to the menu rather than an afterthought. With a long marble bar, relaxed but polished vibe and lunch and dinner services across most days of the week, Verlan is a perfect bonus stop for those who want a more restaurant‑driven wine evening in Bangkok.

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