At the end of a long work day, many look forward to unwinding, catching up and relaxing. In other words, heading to the bar. Bangkok is full of bars, but not all of them are ideal for after-work drinks. Cat and Nat list their preferred spots to meet up and chill out.

The Speakeasy
The Speakeasy at Hotel Muse offers a convenient location for business people and embassy workers. It also tends to be more subdued than some after-work gatherings.

   24 & 25/F Hotel Muse
   55/555 Langsuan Road
   Lumpini, Pathumwan
   Bangkok 10330

   Tel: +66 2 630 4000

   Opening hours: 6pm – 1am daily
   http://www.hotelmusebangkok.com/restaurants/speakeasy/

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Ogu Ogu
Ogu Ogu is a new Japanese restaurant on the ground floor of the Park Ventures building, Ploenchit Road. It’s a good place to meet for drinks after a day of toil. And if you’re hungry, you can stay on for fine Japanese food or head next door to the newly opened Okura Prestige. 

   G/F Park Ventures Ecoplex
   57 Witthayu (Wireless) Road

   Tel: +66 2 108 2255

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Bar @494
The Ratchaprasong location puts Bar @494 close to Ratchadamri and Chitlom BTS stations and within walking distance of Central Chitlom, CentralWorld, Amarin Plaza and Gaysorn as well as the area’s many other hotels.

   Lower Lobby, Grand Hyatt Erawan
   494 Ratchadamri Road
   Bangkok 10330

   Tel: +66 2 254 1234
   Opening hours: noon – midnight (Mon – Sat); 5pm – midnight (Sun)
   http://bangkok.grand.hyatt.com/

Bamboo Bar
This venerable bar at the equally storied Mandarin Oriental hotel features live jazz, superb cocktails and a sophisticated clientele. An appetite for more? Step to The Verandah, also at the hotel, for a delicious buffet by the river.

   Mandarin Oriental Hotel
   48 Oriental Avenue
   Bangkok 10500

   Tel: +66 2 659 9000
   Opening hours: 11am – 2am (Fri – Sat); 11am – 1am (Sun – Thu)
   http://www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/dining/lounge_and_bar/the_bamboo_bar/

Vertigo
Located atop Banyan Tree hotel in Sathorn’s business hub, outdoor restaurant and bar Vertigo is a great place to get your head right after a taxing day. The bracing view from sixty storeys up certainly helps.

   61/F Banyan Tree Bangkok
   21/100 South Sathorn Road
   Bangkok 10120

   Tel: +66 2 679 1200
   Opening hours: 6pm – 11pm daily (weather permitting)
   http://www.banyantree.com/en/bangkok/experience_the_resort/dining/vertigo_and_moon_bar/