This list is definitely not for the faint of heart. If you’ve got a ‘heightened’ sense of adventure and you’ve been meaning to test it out, what better than to get a drink at some of the highest bars in Asia.
Alfresco 64 – A Chivas Bar, Bangkok
Winning the title of the world’s highest alfresco whisky bar at 800 feet, Alfresco 64 is located on the 64th floor of Tower Club at Lebua Hotel. Not only do you get a stunning view of the Bangkok skyline, you also get to taste Chivas Regal’s special Lebua blend that’s made specially for Alfresco 64.
Where: Tower Club at Lebua, 64/F, Tower Club at Lebua, 1055 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok.
Ozone, Hong Kong
On the 118th floor of the Ritz Carlton lies Ozone, the highest hotel bar in the world.You’re required to take a special elevator to reach this jaw-droppingly beautiful bar and after that, you can sit back and relax with some of their signature cocktails while looking out at the city. Not an average evening is it?Where: Ozone, 118/F, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
1-Altitude, Singapore
With a sprawling array of choices from restaurants to bars, 1-Altitude covers the 61st to 63rd floor of One Raffles Place shopping mall but of course you need to head for the rooftop. Here you’ll find a 360 degree bird’s eye view of Marina Bay Sands and much more. It’s also a great spot to let your hair down and dance the night away. Oh, did we mention it’s the highest alfresco bar in the world?
Where: 1-Altitude, 63/F, One Raffles Place Shopping Mall, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore.
Bar 81, Seoul
Seoul’s a pretty happening place to be, but with Bar 81 inside the Lotte World Tower, they take it a notch ‘higher’. Located on the 81st floor, this bar happens to be opulent to the max. With almost 80 labels of champagne to try out and interiors straight out of your dreams, Bar 81 should be on your bucket list. And if you happen to be a VIP member (which I doubt I’ll ever be), you get to dine and drink in their exclusive secret bar on the 107th floor.
Where: Bar 81, 81/F, Signiel Seoul, Lotte World Tower, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea.
Cloud 9, Shanghai
The Grand Hyatt Shanghai itself is worth visiting but you can’t leave without at least looking at the view from the 87th floor where Cloud 9 is located. The best part about this bar is not the view but the privacy with little nooks, terraced levels and columns so that even if it gets a little crowded, you’ll still have peace of mind. Enjoy classic cocktails and champagne here and don’t forget to make reservations!
Where: Cloud 9, 87/F, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai, China.
