Fourteen years after opening, Soho Hospitality’s first restaurant brand continues to stand among Bangkok’s most celebrated rooftop destinations while expanding internationally.
BANGKOK, THAILAND — September 2026 — Above Eleven, Soho Hospitality’s pioneering rooftop restaurant and bar, has been named Best Alfresco Bar at the 2026 BK B.A.D. Awards, an especially meaningful recognition arriving 14 years after the venue first opened its doors in Bangkok.
Launched in 2012, Above Eleven was the first restaurant brand created by Soho Hospitality and marked the beginning of the group’s journey as a restaurant and nightlife operator.
Inspired by the urban energy of New York’s Central Park, Above Eleven introduced Bangkok to a distinctive rooftop experience combining panoramic skyline views, Peruvian Japanese cuisine, cocktails, music and hospitality high above Sukhumvit Soi 11.
Fourteen years later, the brand remains a fixture of Bangkok’s constantly evolving dining and nightlife landscape. The Best Alfresco Bar award is a recognition not only of the experience Above Eleven offers today, but of its ability to remain relevant, evolve and continue attracting guests more than a decade after its debut.
That longevity has also allowed Above Eleven to grow beyond Bangkok. The brand has expanded internationally with Above Eleven Dubai, while its next international opening is planned for Sri Lanka in 2027. The continued expansion reflects the enduring strength of a concept first created in Bangkok 14 years ago and its ability to translate into new markets while retaining its original identity.
“This award is particularly special to me because Above Eleven is where our journey into restaurants began,” said Rohit Sachdev, Founder & CEO of Soho Hospitality. “When we opened 14 years ago, we could never have imagined where it would take us. Bangkok has changed enormously since then, and so has its restaurant and nightlife scene. To see Above Eleven still being recognized today, while continuing to grow internationally, is incredibly meaningful. It is a testament to the many people who have been part of the brand over the years and to our team’s commitment to continually evolve while staying true to what made Above Eleven special in the first place.”
Above Eleven ultimately became the foundation from which Soho Hospitality built a growing portfolio of restaurant, bar and nightlife concepts. What began with a single rooftop in Bangkok has since developed into a hospitality group creating, operating and expanding brands across Asia, the Middle East and beyond.
The award represents a significant moment in that journey: Soho Hospitality’s very first restaurant brand is not only still relevant and being recognized in its home city, but continuing to grow internationally.
About Above Eleven
Above Eleven is a rooftop restaurant and bar by Soho Hospitality, first opened in Bangkok in 2012. Inspired by New York’s Central Park, the concept combines Nikkei cuisine, cocktails, music and panoramic city views in a distinctive rooftop setting. Following its success in Bangkok, Above Eleven has expanded internationally, with further growth planned for the brand.
About Soho Hospitality
Soho Hospitality is a Bangkok-based hospitality group specializing in the creation, development and operation of restaurant, bar, nightlife and lifestyle concepts across Asia, the Middle East and international markets.