Shhhh… I’m not sure I really want to share this, as I love finding a hidden bar before it is well known. So just between you and me, I’m telling you Falcon Secret Bar is a fabulous find. When Little Wren and friends are invited to this largely undiscovered rooftop bar in Bangkok, we all clear our diaries!
It is conveniently tucked away close to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre MRT, with exciting cocktails and panoramic views of the Bangkok skyline. This bar is the perfect choice to impress friends and relatives for a celebratory night out.
Won’t you come for a wander with me, as I show you around?
Falcon Secret Bar
Why this is a wonderful choice for a night out
You arrive in the foyer of the smart Wyndham Bangkok Queen Convention Centre which has all the feels of an upscale hotel. Take the lift to the very top floor where behind closed doors, you’ll find a secluded staircase leading to the Falcon Secret Bar. Part of what I love about this bar is that it is unexpected and it feels mysterious and hidden.
Staircase to Falcon Secret Bar
The Ambiance
As we emerge into the striking bar with panoramic views of the Bangkok skyline we are drawn to picking out our favourite Bangkok landmarks. Down below you will spot the newly renovated Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), the parks of Benjakitti and Lumpini, the Asoke skyscrapers and in the distance the mighty Chao Phraya river.
Photo credit: Chow Traveller
What I love about this bar is the connection to the extensiveness of busy Bangkok and yet inside feels intimate and secluded.
Twinkling lights of Bangkok from Falcom Secret Bar
Constantine Phaulkon – the inspiration
Those who love Thai history may well know the Greek adventurer Constantine Phaulkon, who almost became King of Siam. His life story is the stuff of Hollywood movies. He was shipwrecked off the coast of Siam, met and married Marie Guimar, and became a very influential figure in royal circles before being executed.
From what I’ve read he would have been chuffed to have Bangkok bar named after him, even if they did change the spelling of the name so everyone could easily Google it!
Cocktail List Falcon Secret Bar
Signature Cocktails
There are 9 Signature cocktails starting from 390 THB ++ They represent the three phases of Phaulkon’s life from his arrival in Ayutthaya in 1675 to his death in 1688. All ingenious, pretty as a picture, and inspired by history. Cheers to this!
Sure to tempt you will be the signature Maria Guyomar De Pinna, a gin-based cocktail but not as we know it. With the additions of lychee, lemon, elderflower, and Midori, a melon-flavoured Japanese liqueur. This is the love story blend between Phaulkon’s love of gin and Marie’s Japanese descent. One of the most popular on this difficult-to-choose-from cocktail list.
Whilst I choose a fab Magrini which looked oh so pretty, Mr Wren downed a Life Path, attracted by the name. The white rum, tamarind, orgeat, and orange liqueur were a perfect mix. High praise from my mostly beer and wine drinking husband!
Photo Credit : Chow Traveller Falcon Secret Bar
Bloggers choice: decisions, decisions
Paul and Anna from Chow Traveller, a food and travel blog know what they like. Paul, always the perfect gent chooses The Gentleman. This specialty cocktail is a blended malt scotch whisky, coffee, and vermouth, with orange bitters, and was very well received. Anna selects the French 40 vodka prosecco and limoncello which suits her bubbly personality.
Aon and Lan, whose blog, Deer is Travelling, which focuses on popular and hidden places in Thailand and Asia select the Marie Guyomar De Pina and Between the Love. This second cocktail is the perfect combo of brandy, earl grey rum, peach, and lemon cocktail topped with the ultimate cocktail topper: crispy Foi Thong, a traditional Thai wedding dessert.
It’s fair to say we loved them all.
Cheers to you from our Signature Cocktails
Live Music
Falcon Secret Bar often has live music. Check their Facebook page for upcoming events.
Food Menu:
The light food menu offers nachos corn chips, bruschetta, and a cold-cut cheese platter. We did not try these so I can’t comment, although we did eat rather a lot of their chips!
If you are interested in a larger meal, I recommend the Marie Guimar restaurant on the 28th Floor. This fab Thai restaurant is named after Marie Guimar, who was famous for her desserts.
Falcon Secret Bar
The Details
- Location: Wyndham Bangkok Queen Convention Centre, 388 Soi Rim Khlong Phai Singto, Rama 4 Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, 10110 Thailand
- Tel: +66 (0) 902 345 822
- Opening Hours: 5:00 pm – Midnight
- Dress code: Smart Casual
- Getting there: QSNCC MRT Station: 3 min walk or Asok BTS Station – 20 min walk
Final Thoughts
Falcon Secret Bar is a top choice for a rooftop bar with excellent cocktails and panoramic views of Bangkok. We had such a fun evening. I’m sure this bar will not remain secret for too much longer. Enjoy!
Further information on my staycation at Wyndham Bangkok Queen Convention Centre
Disclosure: Little Wandering Wren was an invited guest of Falcon Secret Bar, all opinions are my own.
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4 comments
Hello Wren,
What a beautiful place, the views are lovely at night. The drinks look delicious, yum.
I hope you and your family had a very happy Christmas! Take care, have a great day and week ahead!
Thank you Eileen, I agree the views are wonderful here. Hope you are having a lovely day and Happy wanders in 2023!
It looks a lovely place.
I hope you had a Merry Christmas, taking the opportunity to wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan, yes our Christmas was wonderful, it was lovely to have the family back together again. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year too. Happy Wanders!
Wren x