Firefly

The dark, glittering centrepiece of the lobby at Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, tucked in the leafy Langsuan neighbourhood, is a lounge that knows exactly what it is. Picture the timeless polish of a European bar crossed with a moody, Art Deco-tinged retro glamour, all low light and old-world swagger. It's carved out a name as one of the real standouts in Bangkok's fiercely crowded nightlife scene, no small feat in a city spoiled for choice. Prefer to drink under the stars? An open-air garden terrace lets you settle in among lush tropical greenery, beautifully lit after dark. 

80 Soi Ton Son. Open Monday-Sunday, 5pm-1am. Call 02 095 9999