Vertigo

Vertigo is on the rooftop of the Banyan Tree on Sathorn, in the Silom and Sathorn district of Bangkok. It is an open-air rooftop grill and bar. Craft Room Sathorn, Lek, Sook Sabai, Let's Relax Spa, L Massage and Sala Thai are all close.

An open-air rooftop grill and bar at the Banyan Tree, so you eat and drink under the sky. It is a dining-and-drinks venue rather than a pick-up spot, and the setting is smart. It suits a special dinner or a drink before a night out in Silom.

Yes, I would reserve, especially for sunset and weekends. As an open-air grill, it depends on the weather, so check with the venue on the day. Walk-ins are a gamble at peak times, and tables are popular with dinner guests.

Dress smart casual: a decent shirt, long trousers and shoes rather than flip-flops. Hotel rooftops tend to turn away sportswear and shorts, and rules change, so look at the current policy before you go. Your companion should dress up a little too.

Yes. An open-air grill at a hotel like the Banyan Tree is a strong date setting: public, relaxed and impressive. Book a table, go for sunset and plan to stay for dinner. Check the forecast first, since the venue is open-air.

Vertigo is the open-air grill and bar. Sky Bar at Lebua is the Hangover II bar with an iconic view, and Mahanakhon SkyBar is the city's highest. Choose Vertigo for dinner under the sky and the other two for the view.

Craft Room Sathorn is nearby for a drink, and Lek, Sook Sabai, Let's Relax Spa, L Massage and Sala Thai are massage places close by. Patpong and Soi Thaniya are a short ride away, so a rooftop dinner can lead into a night out.

Book a table, arrive before sunset and order a drink while the light fades. Stay for the grill if you want dinner, and dress smart. Opening hours and a price guide are shown to VIP members on the venue listing.