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A speakeasy tucked inside a Chinatown shophouse, Opium takes its name from the den that allegedly occupied the space before someone decided cocktails were a more defensible business model. The two-floor bar leans into "liquid surreality," a seasonal menu built around clever twists on classics. It holds a spot on Asia's 50 Best Bars and the World's 50 Best Bars list. The vibe is lush and conspiratorial, which, given the history, feels about right.
The awards strongest first
- The 50 #92 · The World's 50 Best Bars
- The 50 #43 · Asia’s 50 Best Bars
- The Infatuation The 20 Best Bars In Bangkok
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand
- Difford's Guide Difford's Guide
One number, weighted & current 88
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Just one more sip
“Everything is good, but the Just One More Sip (a mix of Cointreau, tequila, bell pepper cordial, oyster salt, and pickled jalapeño brine) and the Teochew Negroni with black grass jelly deserve singling out.”
Eater -
Teochew negroni
“Everything is good, but the Just One More Sip (a mix of Cointreau, tequila, bell pepper cordial, oyster salt, and pickled jalapeño brine) and the Teochew Negroni with black grass jelly deserve singling out.”
Eater -
Opium oath
“Get the Opium Oath, a clear, mezcal-based cocktail that tastes like toasted sesame, chamomile, and cucumber.”
The Infatuation -
Soy-honey grilled eggplant
“It’s located above restaurant Potong, so you can also order a la carte from the kitchen to the bar (hello, soy-honey grilled eggplants and crispy chicken skin with caviar).”
The Infatuation
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The neighbors closest first
- Potong Thai Eat · 86
- Urai Braised Goose Thai Eat · 74
- Restaurant POTONG Thai-Chinese Eat · 94
- LOCAL BOYS COFFEE CO. SONG WAT Eat · 65
- Chop Chop Cook Shop Thai influences Chinese Eat · 69
- Khao San Sek Thai Eat · 69
- G.O.D Creative Cocktail Bar Drink · 82
- ASAI Bangkok Chinatown Stay · 74
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