Asia Today Bar

Asia Today Bar – Bangkok, Thailand

Overview

Asia Today Bar is one of Bangkok’s most intriguing hidden cocktail bars — a neon-lit, back-alley gem that pushes boundaries with wild Thai ingredients and a fierce dedication to local storytelling. Tucked behind a seafood shop in Chinatown, this dim, moody bar is part speakeasy, part jungle laboratory. Expect experimental cocktails infused with rare local herbs, Thai honey, fermented fruit, and wild peppercorns. Most drinks range from ฿350–฿550 ($10–$15 USD), placing it on the premium end of Bangkok’s craft bar scene — and worth every baht for the flavor adventure alone.

Why Visit

• One of Bangkok’s most critically acclaimed bars, frequently featured on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list
• Innovative cocktails using foraged Thai ingredients and funky fermentation
• Located behind a seafood shop — the entrance is an experience itself
• Immersive lighting, loud beats, and a bar team that loves to talk technique

What to Try

• Wild Honey Negroni: A spin on the classic with aromatic Thai honey and herbaceous gin
• Mad Mango: Fermented mango cocktail with mezcal and local herbs — funky and refreshing
• Fire Ant Sour: Yes, it’s made with Thai red ants — tart, earthy, and surprisingly addictive
• Barrel-Aged Coconut Rum: House-aged and often served neat — smooth and deeply tropical

Enhancement: Concept & Identity

• Owned by the same team behind Teens of Thailand, but more experimental and ingredient-focused
• Drinks are built around wild Thai botanicals, many of which are foraged or sourced from remote regions
• The bar team crafts drinks like chefs — balancing acidity, umami, sweetness, and smoke with precision
• Music is loud, the lights are low, and everything feels just the right kind of chaotic — like Bangkok itself

Insider Tips

• Look for the pink neon tiger sign behind the seafood storefront — that’s your entrance
• Ask the bartender about the “secret menu” — they sometimes offer off-menu experimental pours
• It’s a small space — ideal for couples or a few close friends, not large groups
• No food here — eat beforehand, then let the cocktails be your main course