Sipping from the cup of LOVE

    GET DRUNK on love and take your sweetheart to new heights this Valentine’s Day at one of Bangkok’s stunning rooftop bars.
For a truly special night out, check out CRU Champagne Bar – a GH Mumm Bar, the newly opened space on top of Red Sky, Centara Grand at Central World. The helicopter pad on top of the sky-high building has been transformed into an open-air bar that could easily give you vertigo. From Red Sky on the 55th floor, take the stairs then an elevator up to the bar that offers a breathtaking, unobstructed 360-degree view of Bangkok. Every table and seat guarantees a great view and privacy, making it an ideal spot for couples to spend an evening together – and for a proposal too. Head up there early to catch the view of the sunset of Bangkok’s sea of skyscrapers and watch the city slowly light up with thousands of sparkling lights.

    The bar is also the only place in Thailand to serves GH Mumm No 1 Pink, the limited- edition rose champagne crafted by Didier Mariotti, GH Mumm’s experienced cellar master. Inspired by the thirst for victory in Formula 1, No 1 Pink is crafted as a toast to the inexplicable adrenaline rush when you’re first to reach the finish line. Balanced and blended, this bubbly stands out from other No 1s, with a floral and fruity scent derived from 60 per cent of Pinot Noir; and blended sweetness from 18 per cent Pinot Meunier, which brings out the softness of the Chardonnay. A bottle of GH Mumm No 1 Pink is priced at Bt4,800.
    GH Mumm went back over two centuries to its origin in Champagne – a historic province in the northeast of France, 130 kilometres from Paris. With only 86,486 acres of land, and, thus, limited grape quantity for champagne making, GH Mumm is mainly made from Pinot Noir – differentiating the brand from others with its characteristic taste. France’s best-selling champagne and one of the world’s top three brands, Mumm has been a sponsor of Formula One for over a decade. The brand is also a current sponsor of Formula E, and a popular champagne choice among royalties around the world.
    CRU Champagne Bar – A GH Mumm Bar also serves special-recipe sparkling cocktails and snacks. It’s open daily from 5pm till 1am. Call (02) 100 1234.
    Over on Sukhumvit Soi 57, Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit’s Octave Rooftop Lounge and Bar treats lovers with a stunning view from the 49th floor and delicious menu created by chef Nathan Chilcott. Pop open the champagne and while away the romantic night with live DJ and performances. The package is priced at Bt12,900 net per couple, and available on Tuesday only.
On the same night, the fabulously single crowd is welcome to meet and mingle at Octave Rooftop Lounge and Bar on level 48. For Bt1,500 per person, enjoy the free-flow beverage menu specially prepared for this occasion and the company of Bangkok’s fashionable crowd. For updates and reservations, visit Facebook.com/MarriottSukhumvit or call (02) 797 0000.

Octave offers Valentine specials for couples and the single crowd on both floors.
    Char Rooftop Bar on top of Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road also offers an intimate set meal with stunning views of the Bangkok skyline on Valentine’s Day. The view from the 25th floor might not give you the whole Bangkok cityscape, but as the only rooftop venue on this lovely stretch of Wittayu Road, the bar offers unique view of the tree-lined lanes.
    On Tuesday, the dreamy rendezvous serves a five-course dinner menu specially prepared by chef Nikolas Ramirez. Indulge in seasonal favourites, such as caviar with smoked oil-poached egg yolk and creme fraiche, tuna tartar, slow-cooked black cod fish and short-rib steak. The dinner costs Bt3,200 per person for food only; Bt1,400 extra gets you the wine pairing. The venue is open from 5pm until 1am. Make a reservation at (02) 207 4999.

Char at Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road