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Closed · 2021-11-30
Theatre-themed Playhaus Thonglor room at 205/22-23 Sukhumvit Soi 55; founders announced the close on 30 November 2021 (COVID restrictions / no government support). Kept on the record for its awards history — not a recommendation to visit. Closure source
Archived description. This retained description does not describe current offerings.
Backstage was a theatre-themed cocktail bar inside Playhaus Thonglor. After pandemic restrictions halted service, its founders announced permanent closure on 30 November 2021.
Former Location
PlayHaus Thonglor, 205/22-23 Thong Lo, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, ThailandThonglor
The score & its evidence
Historical composite
21.9 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 67.0
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 23.4
- Serious press
- —Not scored · Evidence is not yet available; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 51.8
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
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Social Vibes
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Sentiment score
74/ 100
Score context
Backstage Cocktail Bar is Bangkok's encore room: theatrical without the G.O.D. blasphemy, a late sitting after the famous bookings. Guests who want a second act like it. It isn't the city's conversation. Go after dinner, not instead of Bar Us.
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Themes in this historical read
What guests like
- Theatre-adjacent hospitality: a cocktail encore after dinner, bartenders who like a late crowd.
- Guests praise the mood and a menu that plays more than it lectures.
- A Bangkok night that feels like a second act, not a studio.
What to know
- Lower list heat than Dry Wave/Bar Us; easy to skip on a short trip.
- Theatre metaphor can outrun a sticky signature drink.
- Late energy isn't for a quiet first round.
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Editorial context
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Crowd signal
Google 4.6★ across 208 reviews.
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Awards
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Regional Recognition
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Asia's 50 Best Bars
Reviews & press
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