Key points
- Occupying the 33rd and 34th floors of INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit, the rooftop venue pairs sweeping city views with Spanish flavors, creative cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere designed for lingering long after sunset.
- The kitchen is led by Madrid-born Chef Juan Ignacio García who was trained at Le Cordon Bleu and whose professional background includes experience at Michelin-starred restaurants DiverXO and Saddle in Madrid.
- Those combinations make LUZ suitable for different stages of an evening, whether visitors arrive for a sunset drink, share several tapas plates over dinner or settle in for music and late-night views.
As daylight disappears behind Bangkok’s skyline, LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar shifts into evening mode high above Sukhumvit at the Onnut area. Occupying the 33rd and 34th floors of INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit, the rooftop venue pairs sweeping city views with Spanish flavors, creative cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere designed for lingering long after sunset.
Image Credit: INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel
The setting is particularly striking as Bangkok’s lights begin to flicker on below. Geometric design elements inspired by the Rama VIII Bridge give the interiors a distinctly local character, while expansive windows place the city firmly at center stage. Adding another unusual visual feature, guests can look upward through the transparent glass floor of the rooftop swimming pool above. Midway between sunset drinks and late-night dining, this Bangkok Hotel Promotions news report finds LUZ positioning the skyline itself as part of the experience.
Spanish Cooking with a Bangkok Accent
The kitchen is led by Madrid-born Chef Juan Ignacio García who was trained at Le Cordon Bleu and whose professional background includes experience at Michelin-starred restaurants DiverXO and Saddle in Madrid. At LUZ, he builds on traditional Spanish cooking while incorporating Thai ingredients and contemporary influences.
The result is a menu created for sharing. Croquetas de Jamón deliver crisp shells with rich ham-filled centers, while Patatas Bravas Madrid pair light potatoes with spicy Spanish bravas sauce. Dorada Ajoblanco takes a different direction, combining thinly sliced golden snapper with a creamy coconut-and-almond ajoblanco, cherry vinegar and olive oil.
More substantial choices include Tacos de Rabo de Toro, with tender braised oxtail, grilled piquillo peppers and smoked Idiazabal cheese inside homemade corn tacos. Steak Tartar y Gilda San Sebastián combines Wagyu tenderloin tartare with Spanish pickles and anchovies on ciabatta. Another signature is Chef Nacho’s giant-pan paella, offered with rotating combinations of chicken, pork, seafood and vegetables.
Image Credit: INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel
Cocktails, Mocktails and Sunset Views
Drinks receive similar attention. Tinto Sour blends bourbon and red wine with honey, sea buckthorn-rooibos and egg white, producing layers of sweetness, acidity and woody character. Jardin Dorado takes a brighter approach with gin, Aomori apple, pear, basil-yuzu and Verdejo espuma.
Non-alcoholic choices include Bangkok Tropic, combining passion fruit, pineapple and raspberry, and Virgin Sangria, which brings together grapes, apples and citrus with cinnamon.
Those combinations make LUZ suitable for different stages of an evening, whether visitors arrive for a sunset drink, share several tapas plates over dinner or settle in for music and late-night views.
Wednesday Nights Turn into a Spanish Fiesta
LUZ also hosts “Viva La Fiesta: Ladies’ Night” every Wednesday from 7 p.m., bringing another layer of Spanish-inspired nightlife to the rooftop. Ladies receive complimentary free-flow bubbles between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., while live percussionists and guest DJs provide Spanish-modern house and tribal beats.
Food remains central to the evening. Among the featured dishes is Huevos Rotos con Gambas al Ajillo y Caviar, combining crispy potatoes, prawns, caviar and fried eggs in a tableside presentation.
Outside the weekly event, LUZ offers Social Hours daily from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with buy-one-get-one-free offers on selected drinks. Late-Night Social runs from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
Image Credit: INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel
A Rooftop Address in On Nut
Open since September 2023, LUZ occupies a distinctive position within INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit. The 33rd-floor tapas bar sits beneath the hotel’s transparent-bottom infinity pool, while the upper level includes a pool bar, rooftop terrace, outdoor lounges and sunbeds. Design references to Bangkok landmarks, including the Giant Swing and Rama VIII Bridge, further connect the Spanish concept with its Thai surroundings.
The hotel is located at 1472 Sukhumvit Road in Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, around 200 meters from BTS On Nut Station. LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar opens daily from 4 p.m. until midnight.
As Bangkok continues expanding its rooftop dining scene beyond the traditional central districts, LUZ offers an intriguing combination: Spanish cooking shaped by an experienced Madrid chef, imaginative drinks, music and an elevated perspective over On Nut. Whether the evening begins with sunset cocktails, develops into a table crowded with tapas or stretches into Wednesday-night music, the concept encourages guests to stay rather than simply dine and leave.
For more details or to make reservations, visit:
https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/thailand/bangkok/innside-bangkok-sukhumvit
