Nobu Bar at 57 is a new lounge on the 57th floor of The Empire in Sathorn. Launched on 10 August 2026 as the Sound and Sensation concept, it focuses on cocktails, whisky, music and Japanese-Peruvian bar food above Bangkok. It is distinct from the established Nobu restaurant experience, so this guide treats it as a drinks-led evening rather than repeating a dining review.
Current Nobu Bangkok hours list dinner service from 5.30pm to midnight, with the last reservation at 9.30pm, last food order at 10.30pm and last beverage order at 11.45pm. Published menu examples include signature cocktails around THB 890, Chang beer around THB 400 and bar snacks from roughly THB 350, before service charge and tax.
Why It Is Worth Considering
Bangkok has no shortage of high views, yet Nobu Bar at 57 has a clearer identity than a generic rooftop photo stop. It combines the Nobu food vocabulary with a music-led lounge and whisky-bar mood. The result makes sense for guests who want one polished venue to cover drinks, snacks and atmosphere. It is less compelling if the plan is simply the cheapest possible skyline beer or a quiet business conversation.
What To Expect
Expect a designed arrival, high-floor city perspective and an evening that becomes more energetic as music takes over. Seating may include indoor lounge and terrace areas, subject to weather and event setup. Food is designed to support drinks rather than reproduce a complete restaurant meal. Ask about the night’s music style and table location, because being beside a speaker or on an exposed terrace changes the experience more than a small difference in cocktail choice.
Price And Value
Budget beyond the headline drink. A THB 890 cocktail plus service and tax approaches a four-figure item, while beer and snacks add quickly. Current food examples range from smaller bites such as shokupan with tuna around THB 350 to richer plates that can reach THB 650 or more. Ask about minimum spend for reserved seating and decide whether dinner elsewhere or a deliberate bar-food order gives the group better value.
Choose The Timing
Arrive near opening for conversation, sunset colour and easier seating, or later for the full music-led mood. The last food order at 10.30pm means a late arrival should not assume dinner remains practical. Bangkok clouds can hide sunset without ruining the skyline after dark. If outdoor seating matters, build an indoor fallback into expectations. A midweek evening may suit couples, while Friday and Saturday bring a stronger social atmosphere.
Getting There
The Empire is at 1 South Sathorn Road and connects well with BTS Chong Nonsi via the Sathorn skywalk area. Use rail on arrival when possible, then choose a licensed taxi or ride-hailing car home if the night runs past BTS hours. Drivers may recognise The Empire more readily than the bar name. Agree on a ground-floor pickup point because high-rise exits and multiple lobbies can separate a group at closing.
Book Or Register Well
Reserve for weekends, groups, celebrations and any must-have table. Ask whether the booking is specifically for Bar at 57, what the minimum spend is, whether terrace seating can be requested and how long the table is held. Include the arrival name exactly. Flexible couples can arrive early without overcommitting, but a major occasion deserves written confirmation. Private events can alter access even when the wider Nobu operation is open.
Make The Visit Comfortable
Dress for a polished city lounge and carry identification. Wind, heat and rain can make a terrace less comfortable than the photograph suggests, while indoor sound levels rise later. Anyone sensitive to loud music should arrive early and request distance from speakers. Eat enough, alternate alcohol with water and keep valuables close. Staff can help with allergies, but raw seafood and shared preparation require a clear conversation before ordering.
Build A Better Day
Nobu Bar can anchor a Sathorn evening without another rooftop. Eat at Nobu or nearby, then move upstairs for one considered round, or use the bar snacks as a lighter supper. Chong Nonsi and Silom offer many alternatives if weather or a private event changes access. Avoid booking a second destination on the opposite side of Bangkok. The best sequence preserves time for the view and a simple route home.
Check Before Leaving
Confirm Bar at 57 access, live hours, music programme, table terms, dress expectations, minimum spend, terrace status and last orders. Menus and performances change, so examples are planning anchors rather than guarantees. If a birthday setup matters, ask about cakes and decoration before arrival. Weather can close outdoor areas while the indoor bar continues. Save the booking message and contact number on more than one phone in the group.
Who It Suits
The bar suits couples, visiting friends, small celebrations, Nobu fans and travellers who want cocktails, Japanese-Peruvian bites and skyline atmosphere in one place. Early hours can suit conversation; later music suits guests ready for a livelier room. It is less natural for young children, a bargain night or someone uncomfortable with high-rise venues. Whisky drinkers may value the dedicated mood more than guests choosing only by the rooftop label.
A Practical Final Filter
Nobu Bar at 57 is strongest when its real character matches the reason for your outing. Confirm the live operating details, weather or programme conditions and total cost, then keep the rest of the plan simple enough to enjoy the main experience. Save the address in Thai and English, carry a charged phone and tell the venue promptly if you are delayed. A little preparation protects the booking without turning leisure into administration.
At A Glance
- Location: 57th floor, The Empire, 1 South Sathorn Road.
- Hours: Dinner service 5.30pm to midnight.
- Last orders: Food 10.30pm; beverages 11.45pm.
- Transport: BTS Chong Nonsi and the Sathorn skywalk area.
- Map: Open in Google Maps
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Questions
Is this the same as the Nobu restaurant?
No. Bar at 57 is a distinct drinks and music-led lounge within the Nobu Bangkok operation.
How late can I order food?
Current information lists the last food order at 10.30pm.
Should I reserve?
Reserve for weekends, groups, celebrations or a preferred table.
Is there outdoor seating?
Terrace space may be available, subject to weather and current operations.
