Opened: September 2008

The buzz: This newly opened cocktail and ice bar replaces what was formerly Superfly. It’s sister branches are located in the tourist hot spots, Pattaya and Phuket.

The décor: The décor is kept simple with a minimal number of stools and tables filling the central area right in front of the wall-to-wall stage. They have couches and smaller button stools lining the sides which means there is plenty of space to throw down some dance moves. Of course, the highlight is the three square meter ice room. Walk in there and you will have to order yourself a chilled vodka shot to keep warm. The good thing about V20, unlike some other ice bars around town, is you can spend as much time in there as you want, with no extra charge. They also have a second floor, which can be considered a VIP area. If you end up loving the live music, you might want to grab a seat on the second floor balcony where you get both a better view and better acoustics.

The music: The music is predominantly live and is divided into three parts, with DJs filling in during the breaks. The seven-member Filipino band is the USP of the bar and specializes in singing all kinds of music from Leona Louis and Michael Jackson to Linkin Park.
The crowd: A mix of Thais and farangs who happen to party outside the Sukhumvit zone.

The price: Cocktails B200-250, shooters B170, vodka B200, beer B170-270, wine B180/glass and mixers B80-100.

Why you’ll come back: To cool your heels off but want to stay out of the chaos on Sukhumvit. The band might be Filipino but it is head and shoulders over what you get in most hotels.