The Key Room No. 72

Those navigating the Ari bar scene know the drill—drop a 200 THB deposit at the Josh Hotel reception, grab the keycard, and slip inside. The Key Room No. 72 is an intimate, dimly lit escape from the Krung Thep chaos. Bangkok’s cocktail purists quietly point to this spot for its top-shelf, non-mass spirits and a highly curated menu inspired by musicians. The bar team operates like true spirit geeks—pouring intense focus into explaining the tasting notes of rare whiskey, boutique vodka, and craft umeshu. Grab a stool. Order the Banana Old Fashioned—a spirit-forward masterpiece that regulars insist ruins them for any other version. Prices sit on the higher end for the soi, and the food menu is virtually non-existent. But for flawless mixology, hyper-attentive service, and a gorgeously low-key vibe, this room is essential. Plus—if the night gets entirely away from you, just book a bed upstairs.