Lacol Bangkok

About Lacol Bangkok

Lacol Bangkok sits on the 30th floor of the Staybridge Suites hotel at 101 Thonglor Road in Watthana. It is the Bangkok outpost of a venue first known in Khao Yai, and it is built around European-style glass dome 'igloos' set out on the rooftop, plus several other seating zones with open city views. Reviewers describe the mood as classy, quiet and romantic, with many photogenic corners.

The kitchen serves modern European and fusion food, with a steakhouse leaning. Wongnai members pick the smoked salmon, a scallop cream pasta and Spanish-style shrimp gambas, and reviewers also mention ribeye with red wine sauce, cocktails, wine and live music. It is expensive: Wongnai lists it at over 1,000 baht per person, one reviewer spent about 3,500 baht a head, and the domes carry a separate fee or minimum spend.

This is a special-occasion place, and staff are known for helping with anniversaries and proposals. The domes seat two to four people and are booked in two rounds, 17:30 to 19:30 and 20:00 to 22:30. The early slot is the one to aim for, since sunset from the 30th floor is the main draw. Book ahead and ask about the minimum spend when you reserve.

Why it works for a date

• Private glass domes with city views
• Romantic, quiet setting
• Attentive staff who help with celebrations and photos
• Pretty sunset from the 30th floor

Good to be aware of

• High prices and minimum spends that some diners felt were not made clear
• Mixed food reviews on Tripadvisor
• Regular tables can feel cramped and close to the band

What to order