Yào Rooftop Bar
Si Phraya, Bangkok
Bar in Bangkok, Thailand
Book with PearlWhy go
Yào Rooftop Bar is worth booking for a polished Bangkok rooftop night when drinks, skyline views, and dim sum all matter. It suits dates, client drinks, and small celebrations better than a serious bar crawl, with easy booking, smart casual dress, and an expected spend around $40 per person.
About Yào Rooftop Bar
Yào Rooftop Bar is a Bangkok rooftop venue with a simple profile: smart casual dress, daily evening-to-late-night hours, and an expected spend of about $40 per person. With limited confirmed detail available beyond those basics, the safest way to evaluate it is as a Bangkok bar choice rather than as a venue defined by any specific cuisine, cocktail program, menu format, or hotel setting.
A Bangkok rooftop bar for an evening plan
The confirmed practical appeal is direct: Yào Rooftop Bar opens every day from 5 PM to 1 AM, making it suitable for an early-evening arrival, a later drink, or a longer night out in Bangkok. The dress code is smart casual, so plan attire around that guidance.
Because the available facts do not verify a specific menu, cuisine, seating layout, reservation difficulty, or beverage focus, do not build the decision around those details. For a broader scan of the city, use Our full Bangkok bars guide, then cross-check other dining options in Our full Bangkok restaurants guide.
Use the basics to decide if it fits
The clearest confirmed planning points are price, hours, and dress code. The listed spend is about $40 per person, and the venue is open Monday through Sunday from 5 PM to 1 AM.
This is the right fit if you want a Bangkok rooftop bar with smart casual expectations and late-night operating hours. It is less useful if you need detail on a specific drinks list, food format, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, seating count, or awards, because those details are not confirmed here.
Book it around the time of night you want
Since Yào Rooftop Bar opens at 5 PM and runs until 1 AM daily, timing is the main practical choice. Earlier visits suit guests who want the start of the evening in Bangkok, while later visits suit a night-out plan after other activities.
Smart casual dress fits the confirmed venue guidance. For a fuller trip plan, pair it with Our full Bangkok hotels guide or other Bangkok planning resources.
Quick reference: choose Yào Rooftop Bar for a Bangkok rooftop bar with smart casual dress, daily 5 PM–1 AM hours, and an expected spend around $40 per person.
Planning details
- Location
- 262 Surawong Rd, Khwaeng Si Phraya, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500 (top floor)
- Website
- yaobangkok.com
- Phone
- +66 2 088 5666
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic, modern, and energetic, with subtly oriental design cues, skyline-facing seating, and a polished rooftop atmosphere that shifts into a livelier evening mood.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Rooftop Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Live Music and Dj Led Nightlife
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Szechuan cocktail
- Wild & Waste
- Neon Ritual
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 262 Surawong Rd, Khwaeng Si Phraya, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500 (top floor)
Planning details
Location
262 Surawong Rd, Khwaeng Si Phraya, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500 (top floor) · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the priority is serious cocktails over rooftop setting, cross-shop Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar or Tropic City. If the group wants a more theatrical late-night room, Maggie Choo's is the cleaner alternative.
Bar context
How it compares in Bangkok
Yào Rooftop Bar is the setting-first choice in this group. Pick it when a rooftop backdrop matters more than cocktail-program proof. Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar is the better cross-shop for readers prioritising drink focus over altitude, while Tropic City is a stronger fit when the night should feel bar-led rather than view-led.
Maggie Choo's is the more atmospheric pick if the group wants a theatrical late-night room, while Yào is cleaner for a date or celebration where the rooftop setting does the work. Mod Kaew Wine Bar makes more sense for wine-led drinking, and Whiteline is the alternative for a less rooftop-coded night.
Booking difficulty is listed as easy for Yào, which gives it an advantage for lower-friction planning. The trade-off is evidence: without confirmed pricing, awards, or a named cocktail identity, it is harder to justify as a drinks destination than Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar or Tropic City.
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Compare Yào Rooftop Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Yào Rooftop Bar | Bangkok | No published awards |
| Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar | Bangkok | 2026 Asia's 50 Best Bars 51-100 · #762025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #71Top 500 Bars 2025 · #107Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 20252024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #182024 World's 50 Best Bars · #572023 World's 50 Best Bars · #192023 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #22 |
| Maggie Choo's | Bangkok | No published awards |
| Mod Kaew Wine Bar | Bangkok | No published awards |
| Tropic City | Bangkok | Top 500 Bars 2025 · #2922024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #622023 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #62023 World's 50 Best Bars · #662022 Asia's Best Bars · #172021 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #222020 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #242019 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #31 |
| Whiteline | Bang Rak | No published awards |
How Yào Rooftop Bar Bangkok compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yào Rooftop Bar good for groups?
The confirmed planning points are smart casual dress, daily 5 PM–1 AM hours, and pricing around $40 per person.
What's the best time to go to Yào Rooftop Bar?
Yào Rooftop Bar opens daily at 5 PM and runs until 1 AM. Choose an earlier or later visit depending on whether you want the start of the evening or a later-night Bangkok bar stop.
Do I need a reservation at Yào Rooftop Bar?
Plan using the confirmed basics: it is in Bangkok, the dress code is smart casual, the expected spend is about $40 per person, and the hours are 5 PM–1 AM daily.
Is Yào Rooftop Bar good for a date?
It can be considered for a date if you want a Bangkok rooftop bar with smart casual dress and evening hours. The confirmed schedule is daily from 5 PM to 1 AM.
Is the food good at Yào Rooftop Bar?
Treat Yào Rooftop Bar primarily as a Bangkok rooftop bar with an expected spend of about $40 per person. Specific food details are not confirmed here.
