12 Jaw-Dropping Sky Bars with Unbeatable Rooftop Views Worldwide

November 17, 2025

Sky Bar, Bangkok: Sip Cocktails Above the City

Perched atop the Lebua State Tower, Sky Bar in Bangkok offers jaw-dropping views of the city’s skyline and the Chao Phraya River. As one of the highest open-air bars in the world, it’s the perfect spot for a sunset cocktail with a stunning backdrop.

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