Hey everyone! This request of mine may seem bizarre but please bear with me.

I live in a country in the Middle East where there is no alcohol, clubs, pubs or bars.... I will be visiting Bangkok next month. Personally, I do drink alcohol. But when in bangkok, I want to avoid very noisy places. I have read that certain pubs and bars are noisy and also have "ladies" frequenting them. I wish to avoid these places and want to have a few drinks in a very relaxed atmosphere which has

- Jazz, easy listening or classicial music in the background (or perhaps live)

- Sofas or easy chairs. I like to read and might have a book with me to spend my time.

- Very relaxed, dim or ambient lighting

- Food (meals, buffet, snacks etc.) is not necessary.

Due to my lack of expsoure in such things, are these places called lounge bars or jazz bars (am confused on what to search for on the internet)? Would anyone please suggest good locations for these? I will stay at Sukhumvit road so places in the vicinity would be fine.

I would highly appreciate helpful suggestions in this matter. Thanks everyone! And once again, sorry if my request seems bizarre

Try the Crossbar Soi 23 - meets most of your requirements.

BT

Try the Crossbar Soi 23 - meets most of your requirements.

BT

Saxa phone Bar - Victory Monument.

Saxa phone Bar - Victory Monument.

That's a very noisy place. For a more relaxed feeling with jazz, drinks, food I would head to Sky train jazz club. It's a very small, relaxed rooftop jazz bar just by the Victory BTS, but it's quite secluded so not many "outsiders" find it.

For a nice lounge vibe I would go to Nest rooftop bar. It's at the top floor of Fenix hotel.

I would love to find a quality bar that plays good quality music softly! I don't think it exists...... I hope somebody proves me wrong. By softly, I mean background music. Music that does not dominate the room. Music that is at a volume that encouragtes conversation. etc..... Oh its just hopeless...... It's always gong to be too loud for me!

Try the Crossbar Soi 23 - meets most of your requirements.

BT

Sofas or easy chairs!! Brian if you're reading this get some cushions for the chairs mate.

living room bar in Sheriton Hotel has excellent jazz and is very pleasant