The Balcony

Gay bar · Bangkok Silom Soi 4

Sitting outside, watching the goings-on in the lane and ordering another round at happy hour: The Balcony has been the classic starting point for an evening on Silom Soi 4 for years.

• ★ 4.1 on Google (256)
• Terrace on the lane
• Happy hour
• Karaoke upstairs

Address

86–88 Silom Soi 4, Bang Rak
Bangkok 10500

Opening hours

daily 5:30 pm–2 am

Entry

free

Drinks

Draught beer pint ฿95
Long drink (house brand) ฿75
(as of 2023)

Crowd

mixed: tourists of all ages, Thais after work, expats

Programme

Happy hour daily 5:30–8 pm

Getting there

BTS Sala Daeng, a few minutes on foot

What makes The Balcony stand out

The Balcony is one of the oldest bars on Silom Soi 4, Bangkok’s best-known gay lane. Its heart is the terrace right on the lane, from which you can watch people come and go. Upstairs there’s a second bar and karaoke rooms, and occasionally benefit shows.

The menu has Thai and Western dishes, plus beer, cocktails and wine. Drinks are cheaper during happy hour. It’s busiest between around 10 and 11:30 pm.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is mixed: tourists of all ages, Thais after work and expats, many of them regulars. The service in particular gets praise. If you want a front-row seat, come early.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: The Gay Passport, Pride Thailand, Google reviews (4.1 stars, 256 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.