HeightsBKK

Our take

Proof that a Bangkok rooftop doesn't need a hotel lobby or a dress code: two low floors atop a Silom commercial block, cold beer, a Thai kitchen priced like the street below, and live music virtually every night. The skyline does its bit — Mahanakhon photobombs from across the district — but the real draw is pulling up a chair among locals winding down their workday. Modest, cheerful, and completely honest about it.

Insider tip

Monday is the one dark night — any other evening the band plays. It's a small deck with a loyal crowd, so come early or book via LINE, and don't wait too long to order food; the kitchen closes early.