15 Best Family-Friendly Rooftop Bars & Restaurants in Bangkok

Yes, you can take the kids up a Bangkok rooftop. The right ones lay on kids' menus, golden-hour calm and views the whole family will talk about for years. No door drama, no 20-plus stares. Here are the fifteen that do it best, and the one famous name to cross off your list.

Bangkok does rooftops better than almost any city on earth. But most of the famous ones are built for the after-dark crowd, with DJs, 20-plus door policies and passport checks at the lift.

The good news for parents: a growing number of venues welcome children with open arms. Some have dedicated kids’ menus. Most open early, when the light is at its best and the room is at its calmest.

Every venue below is field-tested, with the floor, the child policy, the dress code and the best time to arrive. And because so many travel blogs get this wrong, we finish by clearing up the one hugely popular rooftop that will not let children in at all.

Family-Friendly Bangkok Rooftops at a Glance

Venue	Area	Floor	Style	Ages
Vertigo (Banyan Tree)	Sathorn	61	Grill restaurant	Kids’ menu; restaurant welcomes children
Above Eleven	Sukhumvit Soi 11	33	Nikkei restaurant & bar	Dedicated kids’ menu
CHAR	Wireless Road	25 / 26	Grill & rooftop bar	Under-16 at the restaurant; 16+ at the bar
Sirocco by lebua	Riverside (Silom)	63	Mediterranean fine dining	All ages welcome
Sky Bar by lebua	Riverside (Silom)	64	Iconic cocktail bar	Ages 7+ with an adult
Cooling Tower	Asok (Sukhumvit)	34	Chill-out rooftop lounge	Ages 7+ before 8pm with an adult
Red Sky	CentralWorld	55	International restaurant	Kid-friendly menu
Uno Mas	CentralWorld	54	Spanish tapas	Family-friendly restaurant
Scarlett	Silom	37	French wine bar & grill	Children welcome (no age limit)
Octave	Thong Lo	45	Restaurant + rooftop bar	45F restaurant all ages; 47-49F bar 20+
Cielo Sky Bar	Phra Khanong	46	Rooftop restaurant	No entry fee; children welcome
Aesop’s	Asok (Sukhumvit 16)	25	Greek dining & rooftop	Under-16 welcome; not after ~8:30pm Fri/Sat
Fallabella River Front	ICONSIAM	6	Thai-Italian terrace	Family-friendly; baby chairs
Bianca Iconsiam	ICONSIAM	6	Italian trattoria	Casual; family-friendly
Akara Sky Hanuman	Ploenchit	58-61	Immersive Thai rooftop attraction	All ages (daytime/sunset best); ticketed

The Four Things That Make a Rooftop Family-Friendly

Not every rooftop with a nice view is set up for children. After years of visiting these venues, four things separate the genuinely family-friendly spots from the ones that will turn you away at the lift.

It’s a restaurant first, a bar second. Bangkok’s licensing culture means standalone cocktail bars often enforce a 20-plus minimum. The same building’s rooftop restaurant will happily seat families. When in doubt, book the dining room, not the bar.
It opens early. The most accommodating venues open around 5 to 6pm, or from lunch in the case of the mall terraces. That golden-hour window gives you the sunset, cooler air and a calm room before the evening crowd and the DJ arrive.
There’s real food and a kids’ option. Look for substantial menus. Pizza, pasta, grills. Ideally a proper children’s menu and mocktails, so younger guests feel part of the occasion.
The edge is secured. Floor-to-ceiling glass balustrades and space to move matter a great deal when you’re 200 metres up with a toddler. The best rooftops are designed with this in mind.

Keep those four in mind and the list below will make sense. The venues split into rooftops with stated child policies, rooftop restaurants that welcome families, the easygoing riverside terraces at ICONSIAM, and one immersive rooftop attraction built for exploring.

These are the safest bookings for families. The venue has spelled out, in writing, that children are welcome. Often with a dedicated kids’ menu.

Vertigo, Banyan Tree · Sathorn (61st Floor)

The open-air grill on the roof of the Banyan Tree is one of Bangkok’s original sky restaurants, and it treats families beautifully. Expect a proper children’s menu, playful touches for little ones and service that makes a birthday feel like an event.

Two things to know about Vertigo. The adjoining Moon Bar is the cocktail side and is aimed at adults, so book the Vertigo restaurant. And the dress code is genuinely strict: no shorts, sleeveless tops or flip-flops, children included.

Arrive for sunset. And remember the terrace closes in rain or storms.

Best for: a special-occasion family dinner with a formal edge.

Above Eleven · Sukhumvit Soi 11 (33rd Floor)

Perched atop Fraser Suites, Above Eleven is built around a whimsical urban-park concept inspired by Central Park. Tree installations, a grass-covered entrance. To a child, it reads as a secret garden in the clouds.

The kitchen serves vibrant Nikkei (Peruvian-Japanese) plates. Crucially, there’s a dedicated kids’ menu, so younger diners choose for themselves.

Smart-casual dress, early-evening arrival, and the whole family gets the view.

Best for: design-loving families who want somewhere that feels fun, not stuffy.

CHAR, Hotel Indigo · Wireless Road (25th & 26th Floors)

CHAR is really two venues stacked together, and the distinction matters. CHAR Restaurant on the 25th floor welcomes children under sixteen with an adult. The CHAR Rooftop Bar one floor up is for guests aged sixteen and over.

So book the restaurant for a family dinner of charcoal-grilled steaks and global plates. Treat the bar as an adults-only nightcap.

Smart-casual dress applies to children, and the restaurant runs an early-evening service that suits younger schedules.

Best for: a relaxed grill dinner with skyline views in the embassy district.

Sirocco by lebua · Riverside, Silom (63rd Floor)

The golden-domed restaurant made famous by The Hangover Part II has a refreshingly clear policy: children of all ages are welcome at Sirocco.

The Mediterranean menu, live jazz and one of the most cinematic open-air settings in Asia make it a genuine bucket-list dinner. Note the strict smart-casual dress code (no sleeveless tops, shorts or flip-flops for anyone, children included).

Be aware that lebua’s separate cocktail bars, Distil, Alfresco 64, lebua No.3 and Pink Bar, are strictly 20-plus.

Best for: a once-in-a-trip riverside dinner the whole family will remember.

Sky Bar by lebua · Riverside, Silom (64th Floor)

If your children are a little older and you simply want the photograph, the iconic circular bar cantilevered over the city, Sky Bar admits guests aged seven and above when accompanied by an adult.

It’s a bar rather than a restaurant. Think of it as a short stop for a drink, a mocktail and the Bangkok skyline shot, not a full family dinner. Pair it with dinner at Sirocco, steps away, to make an evening of it.

Best for: older kids and a legendary photo opportunity.

Cooling Tower · Carlton Hotel, Asok (34th Floor)

A relaxed, well-priced chill-out rooftop above Sukhumvit near Asok BTS, and a smart pick for an early family sunset. The policy at Cooling Tower is refreshingly clear: children aged seven and above are welcome before 8pm when accompanied by an adult.

That lines up neatly with the daily happy hour (5 to 7pm) and the golden-hour view, before the evening DJ sets begin.

The menu runs to tapas, sharing plates and pizza rather than a formal dinner. Think early bites with a skyline. Smart casual, no flip-flops or sportswear.

Best for: an affordable, low-key sunset with older children, wrapped up before 8pm.

Rooftop Restaurants That Welcome Families

Not all of these have a dedicated kids’ menu. But they are dining rooms rather than clubs, so children are welcome, especially earlier in the evening before the atmosphere shifts.

Red Sky, Centara Grand at CentralWorld (55th Floor)

Ask around and Red Sky is consistently named the most kid-friendly of the big sky venues. It pairs a striking illuminated arch and sweeping city views with a genuinely kid-friendly menu, pizza and pasta included.

Higher wind guards make the terrace noticeably more comfortable than the exposed rooftops. And its position above CentralWorld makes it easy to fold into a family shopping day.

Best for: a first family sky-dinner that won’t overwhelm younger children.

Uno Mas, Centara Grand at CentralWorld (54th Floor)

One floor below Red Sky, Uno Mas brings Spanish sunshine to the skyline with sharing-style tapas and paella. The format works well with children, who can graze from the table.

Locals routinely mention it alongside the other relaxed rooftop restaurants, rather than bars, as an easy family choice.

Best for: a laid-back, share-everything tapas dinner with a view.

Scarlett, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G · Silom (37th Floor)

A long-running, Michelin-recognised French wine bar and grill with an open terrace over Silom and the river. Scarlett has no age restriction, and the dress code is easygoing (just avoid flip-flops and vests).

That makes it a welcoming, if slightly grown-up, family dinner. Time your booking for the early happy hour and you’ll catch sunset over the city.

Best for: parents who want excellent food with older children in tow.

Octave, Bangkok Marriott Marquis · Thong Lo (45th to 49th Floors)

Octave spans several levels, and the distinction matters. The 45th-floor restaurant welcomes all ages. The 47th, 48th and 49th rooftop-bar floors are strictly adults-only (20+) under Thai law, with photo ID sometimes required.

So book the 45th-floor dining level for a family dinner and the building’s signature 360-degree outlook. Treat the upper bar as an adults-only nightcap.

Dress code is smart casual.

Best for: a family dinner on the restaurant level with one of the city’s great wraparound views.

Cielo Sky Bar & Restaurant · Phra Khanong (46th Floor)

A local favourite atop the Skywalk building by Phra Khanong BTS. Cielo pairs Sukhumvit and river views with a rooftop restaurant menu. Unusually, there’s no entry charge.

Prices are reasonable for the height, and the restaurant setting makes it an easy, low-key family option away from the tourist crowds.

Best for: an under-the-radar, fuss-free family dinner in the east of town.

Aesop’s, Column Bangkok Hotel · Asok (25th Floor)

A Michelin-recommended modern Greek rooftop overlooking Benjakitti Park, and genuinely fun for families early in the evening. The whole experience at Aesop’s is built around theatre. Tableside flaming saganaki cheese. Greek dancing. The famous plate-smashing “Opa!”

Children tend to love it, and the sharing-style mezze, souvlaki and grills suit a family table.

One important caveat: because the atmosphere turns lively later, guests under 16 aren’t permitted after around 8:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Book an early weekend sitting, or come on a weeknight.

Best for: a high-energy, early Greek dinner with a bit of a show.

Riverside Terrace Dining at ICONSIAM

Here’s the insider tip for families with young children or strollers: you don’t need a 60th-floor sky bar at all.

ICONSIAM’s sixth-floor Tasana Nakorn Terrace is an open-air riverside deck with two excellent, casual, genuinely family-friendly restaurants. Lower, easier to reach, open from late morning, and a fraction of the price of the hotel rooftops. Same glittering Chao Phraya views.

Fallabella River Front · ICONSIAM (6th Floor)

A breezy open-air terrace serving Thai-Italian food, from wood-fired pizza and pasta to grilled river prawns, with a sweeping 180-degree panorama of the river and skyline.

Fallabella River Front opens from around 11am, so lunch with children is entirely doable. There are mocktails, baby chairs and a casual, come-as-you-are feel, all at prices well below the hotel sky bars.

Book a table by the rail for the river view.

Best for: an affordable, stroller-friendly riverside meal at any time of day.

Bianca Iconsiam (6th Floor)

Bianca Iconsiam opened in 2025 as the brand’s largest Thai branch, with a river-view balcony and a warm “dining at a friend’s house in Italy” concept.

Bianca Iconsiam is an unfussy trattoria built on exactly the food children love. Homemade pasta. A central pizza oven turning out a dozen-plus varieties. Tiramisu to finish.

Casual, lively and easy with kids.

Best for: a crowd-pleasing pizza-and-pasta dinner with a river backdrop.

A Rooftop Kids Will Actually Want to Explore: Akara Sky Hanuman

If you’d rather give the children an experience than sit them through a long dinner, Akara Sky Hanuman is the pick.

Occupying floors 58 to 61 of the One City Centre tower by Phloen Chit, it’s less a bar than an immersive Thai rooftop attraction. A 360-degree observation deck 276 metres up. Digital-art rooms, including a virtual Loy Krathong and a mirrored “Bangkok Reflection” hall with touch-responsive floating spheres. Hourly cultural shows with traditional dance and Muay Thai.

And the part kids gravitate to: a Sky Night Market with carnival-style games and Thai street snacks, which the venue itself bills as great for families.

Entry is by timed Sky Pass (daytime, sunset or night sessions), and there are family ticket bundles. Aim for a daytime or sunset session. The observation deck, art rooms and night-market games are all-ages fun, whereas the late-night slot leans adult, with DJs and bottle service.

Two practical notes. Prime edge seating carries a minimum spend. And the mirrored floors can be slippery, so keep little ones close.

Best for: families who want views plus things to actually do, ideally by day or at sunset.

Tichuca Is Not Family-Friendly, Despite What Many Sites Say

This one needs saying plainly, because a surprising number of travel articles list it. Tichuca is not family-friendly.

The viral glowing-tree rooftop on the 46th floor of the T-One Building operates a strict 20-years-and-over door policy and checks original passports on entry. It’s a spectacular night out for adults. Children will not be admitted. Cross it off your family list, regardless of what the round-ups claim.

The same goes for Bangkok’s other pure party rooftops and cocktail-only bars. As a rule: if a venue markets itself on DJs and late nights rather than dining, assume a 20-plus policy and check before you make the trip.

Tips for a Rooftop Evening With Children

Go at golden hour. Aim to arrive by 5:30 to 6pm. You get the sunset, gentler temperatures and a calmer room, and you’re done before the adult crowd builds. Our golden hour guide has the timing down to the minute.
Check the weather first. Open-air rooftops close during rain and electrical storms, and Bangkok’s afternoon downpours are common in the wet season. Have an indoor back-up.
Dress the part, kids included. The upscale hotel rooftops enforce smart-casual or stricter, and the dress code applies to children. No shorts, vests or flip-flops at places like Vertigo and Sirocco.
Book the restaurant, not the bar. Where a venue has both, the dining room is almost always the family-friendly side, with the bar reserved for adults.
Keep it short and shared. Early dinners, sharing plates and a clear plan make a high-altitude meal feel like a treat rather than a test.

The full, always-current list of child-friendly venues lives on our Best Rooftops for Families page. For the broader picture, start with all Bangkok rooftops.

Can You Take Children to Rooftop Bars in Bangkok?

Yes. Many Bangkok rooftops welcome children, particularly the ones that are restaurants rather than standalone cocktail bars. Venues such as Vertigo, Above Eleven, Sirocco by lebua, Red Sky and the ICONSIAM terrace restaurants all accommodate families. Standalone party bars, however, frequently enforce a 20-years-and-over policy.

Which Bangkok Rooftop Is Best for Young Children or Toddlers?

The sixth-floor riverside terrace at ICONSIAM, home to Fallabella River Front and Bianca Iconsiam, is the most practical choice for young families. It’s lower and easy to reach, open from late morning, casual, affordable, and offers baby chairs and mocktails, with the same river views as the sky bars.

Do Bangkok Rooftops Have a Minimum Age?

It varies by venue. Sirocco by lebua welcomes all ages. Sky Bar by lebua and CHAR Restaurant admit children with an adult (7+ and under-16 respectively). Cooling Tower welcomes children aged 7+ before 8pm with an adult. Octave’s 45th-floor restaurant is all ages, but its 47th to 49th rooftop-bar floors are 20-plus. Aesop’s welcomes under-16s except after about 8:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Dedicated cocktail bars, including Tichuca and lebua’s Distil, Alfresco 64, No.3 and Pink Bar, are 20-plus only. Always confirm directly before booking.

Is Tichuca Suitable for Families?

No. Tichuca enforces a strict 20-years-and-over policy with passport checks at the door, so children cannot enter, despite it appearing on some family-friendly rooftop lists.

What Should We Wear to a Bangkok Rooftop Restaurant With Kids?

Smart-casual is the safe standard, and it applies to children too. Avoid shorts, sleeveless tops and flip-flops at the upscale hotel rooftops such as Vertigo and Sirocco. The casual ICONSIAM terraces are far more relaxed.

Which Bangkok Rooftop Is Best for Kids Who Want an Activity, Not Just Dinner?

Akara Sky Hanuman, on floors 58 to 61 of One City Centre by Phloen Chit. It’s an immersive Thai rooftop attraction with a 360-degree observation deck, digital-art rooms, hourly cultural shows and a sky night market with carnival games. Choose a daytime or sunset Sky Pass, as the late-night session leans adult.

What’s the Best Time to Visit a Rooftop With Children?

Golden hour, roughly 5:30 to 6pm. You’ll catch the sunset in cooler air and a calmer atmosphere, and you’ll be finished before the late-evening crowd and DJs arrive.

Rooftop policies, floors and opening hours can change, and open-air venues close in bad weather. We recommend confirming directly with each venue before your visit.