Samphanthawong subdistrict, Bangkok Guide

Filled with shops, restaurants, and street food, especially along Yaowarat Road, known for its night market. It's close to attractions like Wat Mangkorn temple and the Yaowarat wet market.

Opium BarCocktail Bar
Restaurant PotongFine Dining
Sampeng SquareFlea Market

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Samphanthawong subdistrict

Sampeng Square
★ 4.4 · 1.2k
Flea Market
Energetic open-air bazaar with eateries & vendors selling informal fashions, jewelry & bric-a-brac.
Mon–Fri
12 AM – 12 AM
Sat
12 AM – 12 AM
Sun
12 AM – 6 PM
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242records Store
★ 4.9 · 115
Record Store
Every day
10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
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Chinatown Night Market
★ 4.5 · 4.1k
Market
Every day
4 PM – 2 AM
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Where to eat & drink in Samphanthawong subdistrict

Opium Bar
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· ฿1,000+
A bar in an old building with modern design, it is known for its creative cocktails and bar bites, offering both indoor and outdoor seating.
Mon–Tue
4 PM – 1 AM
Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
4 PM – 1 AM
Sat
4 PM – 1 AM
Sun
4 PM – 1 AM
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Restaurant Potong
Michelin ★
Fine Dining· ฿2,000+
Traditional and novel converge at this Thai-Chinese fine dining restaurant from chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij.
Mon–Tue
3:30 PM – 11 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
3:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat
3:30 PM – 11 PM
Sun
3:30 PM – 11 PM
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The Coffee Club - River City
★ 4.7 · 5.5k
Café & Bakery· ฿200–400
A cafe offering premium coffee and food in a warm atmosphere.
Every day
6:30 AM – 8 PM
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Local Boys Coffee Co. Song Wat
★ 4.8 · 2.3k
Coffee Shop
Every day
8:30 AM – 8 PM
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Stash BKK Chinatown Cannabis Lounge & Cocktail Rooftop Bar
★ 4.9 · 1.2k
Bar· ฿200–400
Every day
2 PM – 2 AM
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Agar Raga - อาการากา
★ 4.9 · 512
Café & Bakery· ฿200–400
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 6 PM
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To More
★ 4.7 · 1.1k
Cocktail Bar· ฿200–400
A cozy and stylish bar known for its thoughtfully crafted cocktails, live music, and intimate atmosphere.
Mon–Thu
7 PM – 12:30 AM
Fri
7 PM – 2 AM
Sat
7 PM – 2 AM
Sun
7 PM – 12:30 AM
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Electric Sheep Restaurant
★ 4.8 · 635
Mediterranean· ฿฿฿
This fourth-floor hideaway with an edgy, industrial feel delivers serious cooking with a commitment to mindful gastronomy and zero waste.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
6:30 PM – 12 AM
Sat
6:30 PM – 12 AM
Sun
6:30 PM – 12 AM
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Hex Bar
★ 4.8 · 608
Cocktail Bar· ฿200–1,000
Every day
7 AM – 4 PM, 6 PM – 1 AM
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Ang Yi อั่งยี่
★ 4.9 · 312
Bar· ฿400–600
Every day
5 PM – 12 AM
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Arteasia Desserts & Cafe
★ 4.9 · 1.6k
Thai· ฿1–200
A modern cafe on Song Wat known for its stylish interior, spacious atmosphere, and creative Thai-dessert-influenced drinks and snacks, including tarts and coconut coffee.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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Olive Kitchen x The Branch - Songwat
★ 4.9 · 1.5k
Restaurant· ฿200-600
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 7 PM
Fri
9 AM – 9 PM
Sat
9 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun
9 AM – 9:30 PM
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NAAM 1608
★ 4.6 · 3.5k
Thai· ฿200–600
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
11 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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