Moon Bar, rooftop bar at the Banyan Tree Hotel.

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Moon Bar

Top choice in Bangkok


An alarmingly short barrier at this rooftop bar is all that separates patrons from the street, 61 floors down. Moon Bar claims to be among the highest alfresco bars in the world. It's a great place to meet, greet and generally hang out with friends old and new. The hoppy house beer, called Banyan Tree IPA, is a must-try.

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