The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Opium
Bangkok, Thailand
Opium occupies a spot on Soi Wanit 1 in Bangkok's Chinatown, with a restaurant below and a cocktail bar above. It ranked at number 25 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 and holds a 4.7 rating from 557 Google reviews. The menu runs to mezcal Martinis and fruit-forward drinks, served in a warm room with outdoor seating.
422 Soi Wanit 1, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand · $$$
Awards & Rankings
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #43
- World's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #92
- Top 500 Bars 2025 — #169
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #73
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 — #25
- World's 50 Best Bars 2026 — #97
- Top 500 Bars 2026 — #134
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