Bangkok Dining Guide for Songkran
During Songkran, held every April 13-15, Bangkok's biggest water fights center on Khao San Road and Silom Road. Rooftop and riverside dining near Silom or Old Town and Khao San lets you look out over the festival energy while you eat. Since this is not built around a Korean holiday, trip length is flexible from three nights up to five or six. This guide introduces 8 Bangkok dining spots centered on proximity to Khao San, Silom and Old Town, and the view they offer.
Buffet at Red Oven Restaurant by SO/ BangkokView dining experience Buffet at Red Oven Restaurant by SO/ Bangkok is an open-kitchen buffet on a rooftop-level floor near Sathorn and Silom, offering a prime vantage point over the Silom water-fight energy below while you dine. Check whether the seating is indoor or open-air before booking.
Chao Phraya Princess Sunset/Dinner Cruise cruises the river past both the Old Town skyline and the modern city, a relaxed, scenic way to take in Bangkok's festival-lit evening from the water. Check the transfer to the pier and the boarding time in advance.
The Deck Restaurant by Arun Residence is known for open-air riverside seating facing Wat Arun, in the same Old Town area as Khao San Road, making it easy to enjoy the temple night view and festival atmosphere up close. Popular time slots can fill early, so book ahead.
Chocolab HI-TEA at SO/ Bangkok is an afternoon tea at the same hotel as Red Oven, an easy way to continue the visit after a day in the Silom water fights without changing venues.
The Rooftop Bar at Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok sits in Old Town by the river, close to Khao San Road, with views over Wat Arun and the Khao San festival atmosphere nearby.
Set Menu at Sala Rattanakosin Eatery and Bar is a set dining experience at the same hotel, a good fit for an evening meal with river views near Khao San Road and Old Town.
Above Riva Rooftop Bar & Restaurant at Riva Arun Bangkok sits riverside opposite Wat Arun, in the same Old Town area close to Khao San Road, offering both river and temple views.
Buffet at The Brasserie by Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom Hotel is an indoor buffet inside a hotel right in Silom, letting you sit in comfortable seating next to the Silom water fight and take in the festival mood while you eat. Check the buffet seating times and advance-booking availability.
Dining in Silom or near Old Town and Khao San puts you a short walk from the festival once you finish your meal. Look at these locations first if you want to pair dining with the festival in one outing.
A rooftop or high-rise restaurant offers a prime vantage point over the festival streets below, with night views alongside the meal. Check whether the seating itself is indoor or open-air.
A hotel-run buffet or dinner cruise tends to manage boarding and entry more predictably. On the river, you can take in the festival mood on both the Old Town and modern city sides at once.
Riverside open-air seating offers a close-up view of the Old Town temples and festival atmosphere. Confirm before booking whether indoor seating is available in case of rain.
MONKEYTRAVEL DINING GUIDE
Choose by proximity to Khao San and Silom, rooftop or riverside views and buffet format rather than a fixed ranking.
Bangkok Dining
Best forA vantage point over the Silom water fight
Buffet at Red Oven Restaurant by SO/ Bangkok is an open-kitchen buffet on a rooftop-level floor near Sathorn and Silom, offering a prime vantage point over the Silom water-fight energy below while you dine. Check whether the seating is indoor or open-air before booking.
Check seating and booking terms
Bangkok Dining
Best forA scenic, festive evening on the river
Chao Phraya Princess Sunset/Dinner Cruise cruises the river past both the Old Town skyline and the modern city, a relaxed, scenic way to take in Bangkok's festival-lit evening from the water. Check the transfer to the pier and the boarding time in advance.
Check seating and booking terms
Bangkok Dining
Best forRiverside seating close to the Old Town festival mood
The Deck Restaurant by Arun Residence is known for open-air riverside seating facing Wat Arun, in the same Old Town area as Khao San Road, making it easy to enjoy the temple night view and festival atmosphere up close. Popular time slots can fill early, so book ahead.
Check seating and booking terms
Bangkok Dining
Best forAfternoon tea at the same hotel, right after the Silom festival
Chocolab HI-TEA at SO/ Bangkok is an afternoon tea at the same hotel as Red Oven, an easy way to continue the visit after a day in the Silom water fights without changing venues.
Check seating and booking terms
Bangkok Dining
Best forRooftop views near the Khao San Old Town
The Rooftop Bar at Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok sits in Old Town by the river, close to Khao San Road, with views over Wat Arun and the Khao San festival atmosphere nearby.
Check seating and booking terms
Bangkok Dining
Best forRiver-view set dining near Khao San
Set Menu at Sala Rattanakosin Eatery and Bar is a set dining experience at the same hotel, a good fit for an evening meal with river views near Khao San Road and Old Town.
Check seating and booking terms
Bangkok Dining
Best forRiver and temple views near Khao San
Above Riva Rooftop Bar & Restaurant at Riva Arun Bangkok sits riverside opposite Wat Arun, in the same Old Town area close to Khao San Road, offering both river and temple views.
Check seating and booking terms
Bangkok Dining
Best forComfortable seating right next to the Silom water fight
Buffet at The Brasserie by Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom Hotel is an indoor buffet inside a hotel right in Silom, letting you sit in comfortable seating next to the Silom water fight and take in the festival mood while you eat. Check the buffet seating times and advance-booking availability.
Check seating and booking termsLOCAL GUIDE
Continue with city guides for attractions, restaurants, massage and shopping.
DINING ROUTE
Red Oven at SO/ Bangkok and The Brasserie at Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom sit inside or right next to the Silom water-fight zone, close to the energy.
The Deck Restaurant, The Rooftop Bar and Set Menu at Sala Rattanakosin, and Above Riva Rooftop Bar all offer Wat Arun and festival views near Khao San Road and Old Town.
Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise takes in both the Old Town skyline and the modern city while cruising through the festival-lit evening.
Chocolab HI-TEA at SO/ Bangkok is an easy afternoon-tea follow-up at the same property as the rooftop dining.
Looking for more Bangkok dining for Songkran?
