Dry Wave Cocktail Studio leads the pack as the Bangkok Bar Show Awards and Thailand 20 Best Bars 2025 were announced on Monday.
The event brought the country’s bartenders, bar teams and drinks industry leaders for a night that celebrates Thailand’s thriving cocktail culture.
Dry Wave Cocktail Studio leads the charge with wins for Best Bar in Bangkok, Best Bar in Thailand and Bar Team Of The Year. Supawit “Palm” Muttarattana once again claims Bartender of the Year, affirming his position as one of Asia’s most respected bar figures.
The competition was fierce this year, with Bar Us, G.O.D. and Opium emerging as strong contenders and redefining Bangkok’s cocktail landscape with distinct creative identities.Wasteland won Best New Bar, while F*nkytown got Best Restaurant Bar. Regional talent shone bright, with Bar.San named Best Bar in Chiang Mai and The Fool Speakeasy Phuket taking Best Bar in Phuket/Samui.
The Art of Hospitality Award went to BKK Social Club, and James Kosil Kamja of Lennon’s was named Emerging Bartender of the Year. The Best Wine Bar, a new award category, went to Mod Kaew Wine Bar.
Thailand’s 20 Best Bars 2025 are: 1. Dry Wave Cocktail Studio2. Bar Us3. G.O.D. (Genius On Drugs)4. Opium5. BKK Social Club (Best Hotel Bar)6. Last Call BKK7. Vesper Cocktail Bar8. Bar Sathorn9. Firefly Bar10. Bar.San (Best Bar in Chiang Mai)11. Messengerservice Bar12. Bar Not Found13. Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar14. Wasteland (Best New Bar)15. Tep Bar16. Black Cabin17. F*nkytown (Best Restaurant Bar)18. 1970 Dusit Thani19. Aqua Bar20. The Fool Speakeasy Phuket (Best Bar in Phuket/ Samui)