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SPECTRUM LOUNGE & BAR - SEE BANGKOK FROM A BROAD SPECTRUM!
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Now that we have your attention anyway… Do yourself/you a favor and set aside about 2,000 THB per person. With this, you’ll create an insanely fun and most importantly delicious evening in one of our favorite sky bars in Bangkok!
Since our very first visit to Bangkok, we have now visited about twenty sky bars and rooftop bars. The last one from the long list was Spectrum Lounge & Bar, in mid-January 2022. How we regret not having done this sooner. Such a shame that we didn’t get to let you know about this sooner. We have immediately added this super nice and cool sky bar to our personal top three sky bars of Bangkok. Below we explain why we think this sky bar is so great and why you should also go here when you are in Bangkok.
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The location
Spectrum Lounge & Bar is part of the luxurious Hyatt Regency Bangkok and is located almost directly across from BTS station Nana. An easy location to get to by Sky Train. Also with a GRAB, tuk tuk and MuvMi you are in no time! Spectrum is centrally located and easily accessible because of its location on a major main road in Bangkok, Sukhumvit Road.
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If you happen to walk past the Hyatt Regency Bangkok or are near BTS Nana, have a coffee at The Coffee Club. We are big fans of this coffee chain with dozens of branches in Bangkok and beyond.
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The indoor bar at the 29th floor
Since it opened on March 15, 2019, Spectrum Lounge & Bar consists of two floors (actually three), with a portion located on the 29th floor inside. As soon as you walk out of the elevator, you arrive at the open kitchen and are immediately greeted by a friendly lady who takes visitors to a (reserved) seat. By the way, notice the floor between elevator and bar, it is so coolly designed! Then you enter the room with a large bar and a number of tables that are arranged here and there. Inside there are regular performances by singer songwriters or (jazz) musicians, which gives extra atmosphere to Spectrum’s indoor bar.
Spectaculair views over Bangkok
Of course, many sky bars and rooftop bars in Bangkok offer fantastic views, but we thought the view from Spectrum was one of the better views we experienced. A large part of Bangkok can be overlooked due to the fact that you can look in different directions from Spectrum. For example, we looked out over the districts of Sathorn, Asok and Nana, which was right below us. We also saw Benjaktti Park and several famous buildings. From Spectrum Lounge & Bar, you can look around for hours!
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Having visited so many sky bars, we also have a fair amount of comparison material. We recommend you to book a table around sunset, the best time for photos and a romantic or cosy get-together. The price for a drink and/or food here is the same compared to the other sky bars and rooftop bars of Bangkok. Believe us it is worth every penny in any case!
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Lounge (outside area on the 29th floor)
Besides the fact that the lounge offers an amazing view of Bangkok, there are many relaxing seats. Ideal for sinking into together with your loved one or friends. Our advice, book in time and make sure you get a bench. But the tables with chairs aren’t bad either. The outdoor lounge at Spectrum Lounge & Bar has a large central area, with long spurs to the left and right with even more seating. So you can choose to sit cozily among the crowds or a little more discreetly in the back. The lounge contains tables with chairs for two and benches with a table for four in between. Here and there, tables with chairs or benches have also been placed for larger groups.
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Outside area on the 30th floor
Unfortunately, the outdoor bar on the 30th floor was closed when we visited Spectrum Lounge & Bar in mid-January 2022, we don’t need to tell you why… Here on the 30th floor of the Hyatt Regency Bangkok, DJs are regularly invited. We therefore consider this floor to be the beating heart of Spectrum. On both sides you can relax on lounge sofas, in the middle there are standing tables with stools and at the bar guests can socialize. The perfect place to see a professional mixologist at work.
Another bar at the 31st floor
With a small elevator we came out on the 31st floor where another (then closed) outdoor section can be found. Here you will find a large terrace with a large round bar. Dear readers… the view here is so fantastic and especially with the right light thanks to the sunset. Have we convinced you yet? Go and see for yourself and enjoy while sipping a cocktail…. Will you let us know how you experienced everything? We are also very curious what you thought of the music. For example, famous international DJs such as Claptone (Hollywood star Idris Elba for the insiders), but also many (famous) jazz and cover bands play here regularly.
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Our own experience
For our visit to Spectrum Lounge & Bar in mid-January, we had reserved a table at 5:15 pm. The ideal time to see a spectrum of colors on the horizon of Bangkok! Upon arrival, we were kindly welcomed and escorted outside. We were given a fantastic spot with expansive views of the Bangkok skyline. “A cocktail first,” we said to each other before ordering something to eat. As foreplay, we ordered the Kiss me Now (Gin, cranberry juice and pineapple juice) and, for a bit of a push, the Sex on the Roof (Rum, Cointreau, Campari, and orange juice). For exact ingredients and cocktails check out the menu via the link at the bottom of our article.
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As we were getting ready for twilight and drinking these two tasty cocktails, we were already starting to get a little hungry and decided to share a small snack first. The crispy calamari seemed to be our thing. If you like calamari as much as we do, you have to order these! So crispy and extra tasty with the avocado chili mayo dip served with it. The menu of Spectrum Lounge & Bar in Bangkok mainly features Italian dishes. You can find the link to the menu as well as the drink list at the bottom of our article.
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After our snack it was time for the real thing, a perfectly grilled 200 gram Angus tenderloin and a Spaghetti Truffle Carbonara richly topped with truffle, YUMMMM! We don’t normally drink cocktails with dinner, purely because we want to enjoy the dishes, but the first two cocktails were so incredibly delicious that we ordered two new “flavors” from the menu.
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There is always an excuse to be found, but this time we had a very good one. Since Spectrum was the first sky bar after our engagement, it had to be extra celebrated! We noticed our neighbors sitting around enjoying their two desserts so deliciously, We wanted that too. Try the Italian Gelato and/or Tiramisu, as they tasted formidable!
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Of course, as a newly engaged couple, we couldn’t leave Spectrum without ordering two last cocktails… Inside at the bar, we asked the friendly mixologist to brew two special cocktails for us. Always nice to be surprised and to see that this mixologist also enjoys it. We do this more often, the first time was at Long Table in the Asok district. This location is now closed. No idea what we got, it looked like a mimosa, but it was not. The other was deliciously fresh. Compliments and we will definitely return to Spectrum again! From chef to mixologist and from wait staff to hostess, the hospitality is truly craftsmanship at Spectrum! It’s not for nothing that Spectrum Lounge & Bar has become one of our favorite sky bars in Bangkok.
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Prices
Because of our engagement in mid-December 2021 at The Grotto (part of the most beautiful resort in Thailand = Rayavadee in Railay), we thought this should also be celebrated extra festively in Bangkok. Therefore, we went all out with three cocktails each and a masterful meal. Almost anywhere else in the world this would have cost a small fortune, especially at such a luxurious location as Spectrum on top of the Hyatt Regency Bangkok. Including the 10% service charge and taxes, we spent less than 7,000 THB (less than € 200).
In conclusion
We mentioned it at the beginning, for about € 100, – for two people you have a great time at Spectrum Lounge & Bar including something delicious to eat and drink. The service is of a high level, with the team also coming for a chat if you like it. Would you like a nice picture of you/you with the great view? Will do. We enjoyed our stay for almost four hours in total and would like to emphasize again that Spectrum Lounge & Bar is really a must visit if you are in Bangkok!
Regular information
You’ll find Spectrum Bar & Lounge on the 29th, 30th and 31st floors of the Hyatt Regency Bangkok.
Address: BTS Nana, 1 Soi Sukhumvit 13, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Adres in Thai: BTS Nana, 1 ซ. สุขุมวิท 13 แขวง คลองเตยเหนือ เขตวัฒนา กรุงเทพมหานคร 10110
Opening/ Closing: Spectrum is open daily from 17:30 to 00:00
Dress code: Casual, flip-flops and shorts are not allowed
Reservations: Tablecheck (recommended for a nice spot times without passage)
Phone number: +66 (0)2098 1234
Menu, Beverages and Wine list.
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