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Located in Silom, at the end of Soi 4, in the very heart of Bangkok, Sphinx is one of the city's most popular restaurants, and the winner of several awards, offering Regional Thai and International cuisine. With an extensive outside terrace area, indoor dining tables and a large horse-shoe shaped bar, you'll find Sphinx is the perfect place to unwind in hectic Bangkok: casual yet professional. Have a fabulous dinner and drinks with some friends, make some new friends at the bar or try our dual karaoke lounges upstairs. Open daily 6pm-1am.

Sphinx Restaurant and Bar
100 Silom Soi 4, Bangkok
Tel: 02-234-7249

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      CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT -- Silom, Suriwong, Sathorn, Lumphini, Chinatown

      star staff at SphinxSphinx
        Silom Soi 4, 02-234-7249, email. Bangkok’s friendliest Thai restaurant has been offering the very best in Thai hospitality for over ten years, winning awards and rave reviews in both local and international publications. Their menu ranges from regional specialties to Royal Thai cuisine. Romantic decor, expansive menu, fine china, and excellent service from their charming and well-trained staff. Utopia Member Discount

    • @Richard's Pub & Restaurant
        Silom Soi 2/1 (the small alley between Silom 2 and Soi Thaniya), 02-234-0459, email. Richard, formerly of Telephone Pub, and his partners have opened a new night spot with charming and friendly staff, and soft 70s music so that people can converse. Menu features both Thai and western menu. Open nightly starting at 6pm. Utopia Member Discount

        Comments from Utopians:

        "If you want a great bar to start your night off, where you are welcome, stop by @Richard's and say hi. The guys make you feel like a local, and that's what it's like - a pub for expats and local Thai. The staff were great." -- bigt, Jun 2, 2008

        "@Richard's is terrific if you like a neighborhood bar type atmosphere - nice people - music not controlling everything and very good food - really my favourite bar when I am in Bangkok." -- surfcity69, Apr 27, 2008

    • 70's Bar
        231/16 Sarasin, Chitlom, 02-253-4433, email. Gays now dominate the Sarasin strip. 70's Bar is perhaps the busiest gay bar in Bangkok, as crowded as DJ Station, but hyper hip and trendy. There's another gay club next door to it with even louder, trance music.
    • The Balcony
        86-88 Silom Soi, 02-235-5891, email. The Fun Pub of Soi 4. Great value including discounted House Drinks and nightly happy hours make this a popular place for locals and visitors to eat and drink. An informal, friendly atmosphere outside, air-conditioned bar and dining area inside. Karaoke, Internet and video games upstairs. The Balcony is a must visit venue that has garnered a Metro Magazine High Fives Award. Utopia Member Discount
    • Club Café
        Silom Soi 2, 086-978-5221. One of the many small clubs in this busy alley, it catches the spillover from DJ Station and provides a chill out space for those needing a dance break or just some breathing room.

      Dick's CafeDick's Café
        Soi Bratuchai, Surawong Rd, 02-637-0078, email. This classy, gay late-night hang-out has opened in Duangthawee Plaza. Superb decor is Casablanca-Tropical-Moderno. A cozy and friendly place to take a break from bar hopping. Owned by the Tarntawan Place management and command central for The Bangkok Gay Festival organizers.

    • Disco Disco
        Silom Soi 2, 02-234-6151. Funky design and catches the spillover from DJ Station. Benches out front to cool off on and watch the crowd.
    • Expresso
        Silom Soi 2 (across from DJ Station). Popular chill-out space to take a break from the dance floor at DJ or just to ogle the crowd. Metro Magazine awarded Expresso its "Best Gay Bar" award for 2001.
    • Hamilton's Hideaway
        Silom Soi 2/1 (the small alley between Silom 2 and Soi Thaniya), 086-614-3644, email. Nightly entertainment.
    • JJ Park
        Silom Soi 2, 02-233-3247. Long-running space serves a primarily Asian crowd who enjoy the live music and pub atmosphere. Very popular among upwardly mobile, young Thai gays and their friends.

        Comments from Utopians:

        "JJ Park is my favourite, a must-go pub for me whenever I visit Bkk. The environment is not as noisy and you feel that the people are actually enjoying the songs performed by the cute singers. The mezzanine floor (where the toilets are) is a good relaxing area where you can chat with new found friends." -- alextjia, May 25, 2008

    • Telephone Pub, Restaurant, and Lounge
        Silom Soi 4, 02-234-3279, email. World-famous gay pub. Favorite spot for food drinks and people-watching on Soi 4. 2/F bar has cozy party seating; 3/F is a video cocktail lounge. Utopia Member Discount

        Comments from Utopians:

        "Telephone is a great place with good food and very friendly chatty waiters. Most places in Bangkok aren't this friendly. The ringing telephones were an interested touch, but I was too shy to use them. Recommended for dinner and a drink before hitting the bars or discos." -- chakra88, Mar 23, 2008


      PHAHONYOTHIN / CHATUCHAK -- Victory Monument, Phahonyothin, Phayathai, Saphan Kwai, Chatuchak

    • ICY
        Kamphaengphet Rd, Chatuchak, 02-272-4775. Long-running hang-out for trendy young Thai gays. One of Metro Magazine's Top Three Gay Bars. If someone likes you they may slip a piece of candy into your hand when you're not looking. Thai-style fun -- crowded, loud, and tipsy.

      Comments from Utopians:

      "Now there are four to five Thai discos next to each other in Chatuchak (near Or Tor Kor), including a new one that took over the old Mogue bar space. They are all jam packed with mostly young Thai university students every night of the week. The two most popular clubs are El Ninio and Fake Bar. The nightly party extends outside with tables and music. It almost has a street party atmosphere. Farang are welcome, but rarely seen." -- Dave R., Jun 25, 2008


      RATTANAKHOSIN -- Grand Palace, Khao San Rd

    • TG Street
        Tanao Rd and Rachadamneon Rd (at the Kok Wau intersection), 089-748-0212. Thai-Thai club near Sa-Ke disco.


      OUTSIDE CITY CENTER -- Ramkhamhaeng University, Chatuchak, Ratchadapisek, etc.

    • Blue Club
        2/F 3161 Ramkhamhaeng Rd (between Soi 81 and Soi 83), 02-732-2360. Thai-Thai music pub.
    • Club Love Remix
        Lamsalee gay zone, Ramkhamhaeng Soi 89/2, 02-378-4345. Thai-Thai club popular with young gays and university students.
    • Crazy Dance Party House
        Lamsalee gay zone, Ramkhamhaeng Soi 89/2, 089-444-9669. Thai-Thai club. Young crowd, lots of university students.
    • Door Dance Pub
        The Beach Residence, 159 Ratchadapisek Soi 19, 02-691-5980. Located between the Suthisarn and Ratchada Subway Stations. Part of the sprawling Beach complex. Thai-style music pub, but reported to be friendly for visitors.
    • E-Male
        62-64 Ramkhamhaeng Soi 24, 02-319-6772. Local style Thai country music pub featuring drag, lip-sync, cabaret, fashion and handsome man shows. Local crowd.
    • Finalle
        Lamsalee gay zone, Ramkhamhaeng Soi 89/2, 081-503-5398. Late night gay spot for the young Thai-Thai crowd. Cabaret shows.
    • Gay Town
        02-314-4864 ext. 1, 081-268-7930. Another Ramkhamhaeng in-your-face homo hangout.
    • ICK
        Lamsalee gay zone, Ramkhamhaeng Soi 89/2, 081-442-9472. Thai style disco-pub attracting a local and student crowd late at night.
    • MTV Remix
        Ramkhamhaeng Soi 24, 02-319-8340. Another Thai-style club attracting locals and university students.
    • Zee's Zone
        Lamsalee gay zone, Ramkhamhaeng Soi 89/2, 086-733-8273. Another Thai-style club attracting locals and university students.
    • Zingy
        Kamphangphet Rd, Chatuchak (behind Mogue), 081-313-6543. Thai-Thai music club.


Cabaret Shows

    • Calypso
        Asia Hotel. Reservations: 02-261-6355, 02-216-8937. Excellent Broadway-style drag review spiced with Asian flavor. Two shows nightly. Superb ancient Khmer dance tableau.
    • Golden Dome
        252/5 Soi 18, Ratchadapisek Rd, 02-692-8202. Three shows nightly.
    • Mambo
        Washington Theatre, Sukhumit 22 (front entrance is on Sukhumvit just past Soi 22), 02-259-5128. Two shows nightly at this long-running cabaret extravaganza.


Discos

      CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT -- Silom, Suriwong, Sathorn, Lumphini, Chinatown

    • X Boom
        Silom Soi 6. A popular after-hours place for the post-DJ Station crowd. Though major venues don’t risk opening late, there are loads of smaller places like this that run until dawn.
    • DJ Station
        Silom Soi 2, 02-266-4029. Bangkok's gay dance club. Jam-packed on weekends. Cabaret show.

        Comments from Utopians:

        "DJ Station is a must in BKK. Every night packed, guys from all over the world, splended Thai guys and easy-to-get friends." -- knigth, Nov 4, 2008

        "This was my first trip to BKK and I was at DJ Station every night. The place was bumpin' with a diverse international crowd that was definitely there to get their groove on." -- sb13, Oct 22, 2008

        "DJ Station was a fun time. Went on a Fri night at 1am. It was overly packed with people, which was uncomfortable, but B$200 gets you two drinks upon admission. Good music and cute crowd of farang and Thais." -- chakra88, Mar 22, 2008

    • G.O.D.
        Small alley between Silom Soi 2 and Soi Thaniya. The former Freeman is reborn as "Guys On Display".

        Comments from Utopians:

        "After DJ Station you should go to G.O.D.. Mostly Thai, burning athmosphere, better music than in DJ Station. Dancers, show and everthing else you might search for in BKK!" -- knigth, Nov 4, 2008

        "G.O.D. looks great, the music is fantastic, and it is open until at least till 4am. It attracts a fun, trendy, diverse gay crowd after DJ Station closes. Blows the other afterhours places away." -- jacknations, Jan 4, 2007


      RATTANAKHOSIN -- Grand Palace, Khao San Rd

    • Sa-Ke
        Tanao Rd and Rachadamneon Rd (at the Kok Wau intersection), 089-748-0212. Pronounced "Sa-gay". Extremely popular club for young Thai gays. Almost totally local crowd.


      OUTSIDE CITY CENTER -- Ramkhamhaeng University, Chatuchak, Ratchadapisek, etc.

    • Dance Zone (mixed)
        Royal City Avenue (opposite the 7-11), 02-203-0490. Located in the once-trendy strip of themed nightclubs. Young local crowd.
    • Maa See Kaa II
        2 Ramkamhaeng Soi 18 (near Ramkamhaeng University), 02-319-8248. Gay anthems to dance to, shows, model contests. Super popular with young Thai gays.
    • MTV Remix
        Ramkamhaeng Soi 24, 02-319-8340. One of the many little gay venues opening near Ramkhamhaeng University. Expect very Thai style entertainment, young crowd, pop beats and Thai conversation (if you can even hear each other). Lerrrttt khaaa! (faaabulous).
    • Ta-Bi Dance Club
        Onnut Soi 37, 02-320-0944.


Karaoke

      CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT -- Silom, Suriwong, Sathorn, Lumphini, Chinatown

    • Bearbie
        2/F 82 Silom Soi 4, 02-632-8446, email. From the former crew at iChub comes this modern and warm club right in the heart of Bangkok's gay scene. A cozy den for pandas, bears and their admirers.
    • Big Bearz Club Bangkok
        130/2 Silom Soi 6, 081-206-2480, email. Karaoke & meeting place for bears, chubbies and chasers. Utopia Member Discount

        Comments from Utopians:

        "Big Bearz Club Bangkok is a nice Thai karaoke bar for big chubby Thai guys. But it is not a very good place for meeting Thai guys as most come with their partners or in large groups to drink and have a sing. But if you like karaoke and singing this could be a lot of fun. You are more likely to meet other farang, either white or Asian, as these seem to be the only ones who come alone to Big Bearz. B$150 minimum drinks charge -- you need to buy at least 2 drinks. There is no food available, so eat before you come. It tends to be busy from 8:30-11pm on Fri and Sat and a bit quieter on weekdays. They do have a range of modern Thai and English karaoke songs to sing. It's located about 100 meters in Silom Soi 6 and it's the 1st side alley on your left when coming from Silom Rd. This soi is the walk-though to Surawong Rd to take buses 93 and 16. So it's easy to find." -- thaitransit, Aug 14, 2007

    • Cozy Club
        2/F Patpong Soi 2, Suriwong Rd. A small, relaxed karaoke pub. The people are friendly, no pressure. A large selection of songs to choose from.
    • Eve
        Suriwong Rd (opposite Soi Thaniya). No frills, inexpensive and working-class Thai karaoke dive. Fun and friendly.
    • Krua Mama
        2/F above Super Lex bar in Silom Soi 6, 02-233-3247. Thai crowd.
    • Oi Perfect
        Silom Soi 10. Open air café and indoor karaoke lounge with a lo-so/funky crowd spiced with matronly ladyboys and Patpong leftovers. No Black Label here, it's Spey Royale and "My Way" until closing.
    • Pharaoh's Music Bar
        104 Silom Soi 4 (above Sphinx), 02-234-7249, email. Popular, upscale karaoke club with plush surroundings in a stylish atmosphere. Some serious singers and celebs visit here.


      RATTANAKHOSIN -- Grand Palace, Khao San Rd

    • 18 Pub & Karaoke
        Radjamgnoen Soi (behind the Ratanakosin Hotel), off Radjamgnoen Avenue, 081-493-8670, 081-615-0898.


      SUKHUMVIT -- Sukhumvit, Thonglor, Ekkamai

    • Banana Y2K
        Sukhumvit 8. A small, relaxed place with two floors and gay customers. The manager is Khun Num.
    • Jet Set
        32/19 Sukhumvit Soi 21, 02-258-4311, 02-259-2230. Classy, comfortable and fun. Handsome Thai customers in their 20's and 30's. Supposedly started by Thai airline crew. Attracts superb singers who may be heard in the more private second floor lounge.


      OUTSIDE CITY CENTER -- Ramkhamhaeng University, Chatuchak, Ratchadapisek, etc.

    • Up Date
        Soi Petburi 32, 02-655-4669. Small, friendly gay place with snacks, drinks, and young local crowd. Owner Santi provides a warm welcome.



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