What Is The Dome at lebua?

The Dome at lebua is a collection of restaurants and bars perched on the upper floors of State Tower in Bangkok’s Silom district. Sitting above the Chao Phraya riverfront, the complex brings together some of the city’s most recognized dining and drinking experiences under one roof – or rather, one open sky.

Most visitors first hear about The Dome through Sirocco or Sky Bar, the two venues that appeared in The Hangover Part II. But The Dome is larger than those two names suggest. It includes fine dining restaurants, champagne bars, cocktail bars, and rooftop terraces spread across several floors, each with a distinct atmosphere and purpose.

The venues within The Dome are operated by lebua Hotels and Resorts, whose flagship property – lebua at State Tower – occupies the same building. You do not need to be a hotel guest to visit The Dome’s restaurants or bars. They are open to the public, though some require advance reservations and others operate on a walk-in basis only.

The Restaurants and Bars at The Dome

The Dome currently houses the following restaurants and bars, each with its own character:

  • Sirocco – An open-air Mediterranean restaurant with river views and a formal atmosphere. This is the sit-down dining experience The Dome is best known for. Reservations required.
  • Breeze – Chinese fine dining with a rooftop setting. A quieter, more intimate alternative to Sirocco. Reservations required.
  • Sky Bar – The circular open-air bar from The Hangover Part II. Walk-in only, no reservations accepted.
  • Distil – A cocktail bar with panoramic views of Bangkok. Walk-in, no reservations required.
  • Pink Bar – A champagne bar with a romantic feel. Walk-in only.
  • Flûte – Described as the world’s highest open-air champagne bar. Walk-in only.
  • lebua No.3 – A rooftop bar focused on gin, vodka, and caviar. Walk-in only.
  • Alfresco 64 – Positioned as the world’s highest whisky bar. Walk-in only.

In short: Sirocco, Breeze, Mezzaluna, and Chef’s Table require reservations. Every bar at The Dome – Sky Bar, Distil, Pink Bar, Flûte, lebua No.3, and Alfresco 64 – operates on a walk-in basis. No reservations are needed or accepted for the bars.

How to Book: Reservations vs. Walk-In

The reservation policy at The Dome is straightforward once you know the split. Restaurants need a booking; bars do not.

To reserve a table at Sirocco or Breeze, you can call lebua directly at +66 (0)2 624 9999 or contact the team via WhatsApp. Online reservation requests can also be submitted through the lebua website. The restaurants accommodate groups of up to six through the standard booking flow, and larger parties can be arranged by calling ahead.

For the bars – including Sky Bar – no booking is possible. They are walk-in only by design. This means you can show up on any evening without prior arrangement, though popular times (especially around sunset) can be busy. Arriving slightly before peak hours helps if you want a spot at the railing with unobstructed views.

If you’re visiting Bangkok and want to cover both a dinner and a bar visit in one evening, the typical approach is to book Sirocco or Breeze for dinner, then move to Sky Bar or another bar afterward. Both work well as a sequence, and the venues are close enough to each other that the transition is easy on foot.

What the Experience Is Actually Like

The Dome is genuinely open-air. The bars and outdoor restaurant sections sit exposed to the Bangkok sky, which makes the time of day matter a lot. During the day, the terrace areas are hot and not particularly atmospheric – this is not a destination for a lunchtime visit. The setting comes into its own at dusk and into the evening, when the city lights come on and the river view deepens.

Sirocco has a formal dress code. Smart casual is the expected standard – no shorts, no flip-flops. The same applies to Breeze. The bars are slightly more relaxed in practice, though lebua’s overall atmosphere skews upscale throughout.

Sky Bar is the most photographed spot at The Dome, partly because of its curved design and partly because of its film association. It draws a consistent crowd of tourists in the evening. If you’re after something quieter, Distil and lebua No.3 tend to have a more local feel. Alfresco 64 draws whisky enthusiasts specifically, and Flûte and Pink Bar attract guests focused on champagne.

Prices across The Dome reflect the setting. Cocktails at the bars are Bangkok-luxury priced, not street-market priced. A meal at Sirocco is a fine dining experience and is priced accordingly. That said, you can visit Sky Bar for the price of a drink or two, which makes it accessible even if a full Sirocco dinner isn’t in the budget.

Getting to The Dome at lebua

The Dome is located within lebua at State Tower, on Silom Road in the Bangrak district of Bangkok. The nearest BTS Skytrain station is Saphan Taksin, which is roughly a five-minute walk from the tower entrance. Taxis from central Bangkok are straightforward – telling a driver “State Tower, Silom” is generally enough.

If you’re staying at lebua, access is direct through the hotel. If you’re visiting from elsewhere in the city, enter through the main State Tower lobby and take the dedicated elevators to the upper floors. Hotel staff can direct you to the correct lifts on arrival.

For current hours, dress code specifics, or to make a restaurant reservation, the most reliable option is to call lebua at +66 (0)2 624 9999 or use the reservation tools at lebua’s restaurants page.

Quick Reference: Which Venue for Which Visit

Here’s a simple way to think about matching your plans to the right venue at The Dome:

  • Special occasion dinner with views – Book Sirocco in advance. It’s the flagship rooftop dining experience and needs a reservation.
  • Chinese fine dining – Breeze is the quieter, more intimate option. Also requires a reservation.
  • Iconic Bangkok rooftop bar, no planning needed – Sky Bar is walk-in only. Show up, order a drink, take in the view.
  • Cocktails with a local feel – Distil or lebua No.3 are walk-in bars that tend to be less crowded than Sky Bar.
  • Champagne with a view – Flûte or Pink Bar, both walk-in.
  • Whisky focus – Alfresco 64 is positioned as the world’s highest whisky bar and is walk-in.

All bars at The Dome are walk-in. All sit-down restaurants require a reservation. That single rule covers most of the planning questions first-time visitors have.