5/F, River City Shopping Complex, Yota Road, Charoen Krung 30, Si Phaya Pier, 084-928-6161. Tue-Sun 6pm-late, closed Mon.
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If coasting along the Chao Phraya on a dinner cruiser leaves you wanting, after disembarking the boat at the River City Shopping Complex pop up to Balco Bar on its rooftop. This airy alfresco hangout offers far-reaching views of the busy waterway, a good mix of friendly locals and tourists, and soothing music from bossa nova tunes to house beats as the night rolls on. Reasonably priced drinks (beer B80, cocktails B180, whiskey B1,200) include interesting cocktail choices created by the bar’s owner. If your favorite drink is off the menu, request it and they’ll be happy to mix it for you. A good place for lovebirds and flocks of friends to sit back on the funky nest-shape chairs or couches, catch a breeze and that memorable Bangkok riverscape.