Stargazing at Bangkok’s Vertigo Grill & Moon Bar

Located on the 61st floor roof of the Banyan Tree Hotel, the Vertigo Grill & Moon Bar is not for the acrophobic. As the highest al fresco bar in the Asia Pacific region, Vertigo offers stunning views of the entire city and the night’s sky (in fact, a telescope is provided for star-gazing and city viewing).

On offer is a wide selection of cocktails, champagne, wine by the glass and non alcoholic drinks. Menu items include a range of barbecued meats and seafood such as Grilled Scallops in a Shell with Toasted Hazelnut and Coriander Butter, Red Mullet en Papillote with Thyme and Grilled Oysters with Parmesan Cheese. In addition, a jazz band plays on most nights.

Reservations are usually required for the restaurant due to its popularity and the hours of operation for the bar are from 5pm to 1am (weather permitting). In addition, a smart/casual dress code is strictly adhered to (no torn jeans, shorts, sleeveless tops, or flip-flops). Moreover, and given its status as a novelty concept offering a unique experience, expect to pay prices that match its “out of this world” location.

Nevertheless, the Vertigo is the perfect place for expatriates to welcome out of town friends and business acquaintances to Bangkok with a few drinks or a meal. And for business travelers staying in the Bandara Suites (Silom) serviced apartments, Vertigo is particularly convenient to reach as its just a few minutes walk and an elevator wide away.