Roadhouse Barbecue
942/1-4 Rama IV Rd, Suriyawong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
Chef Dana Edward Caron runs a no-frills, full-commitment American BBQ operation in the heart of Bang Rak. The ribs are slow-smoked, the wings are famous, the chili has won awards, and the draft beer list, which includes Deschutes, Brew Dog, and Guinness, is cited as one of the largest in Thailand. A 9-foot pool table, foosball, darts, and a 7-metre shuffleboard table make this a destination for an entire evening.
You arrive at the corner of Rama IV and Surawong Roads and Roadhouse Barbecue announces itself before you reach the door. The building runs three floors with 220 seats and two full bars, a footprint that reflects the scale of what Chef Dana Edward Caron has built here across nearly two decades of Bangkok operation. The kitchen smokes all its barbecue over hickory and mesquite, a deliberate choice that produces the distinct char and depth you expect from proper American low-and-slow cooking. BBQ Ribs lead the menu and have the longest track record. Baby back ribs, Buffalo wings, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and an award-winning chili complete the American core. Steaks and massive platters round out the offer for tables sharing across floors. The bar programme is the other reason Roadhouse holds its position in this part of town. The venue claims 29 beer taps with a selection that spans craft brands including Deschutes Brewery and Brew Dog alongside Guinness and mainstream lagers. Bangkok Dining and Entertainment Magazine awarded Roadhouse the title of Best American Restaurant in Bangkok for 16 consecutive years between 2006 and 2022, a run that covers the tenure of multiple bar scenes, dining trends, and waves of competition from newer entrants. The entertainment infrastructure is genuine. A 9-foot pool table occupies floor space specifically kept for it. Foosball, darts, and a 7-metre shuffleboard table are built into the venue design. Widescreen televisions air sports matches throughout, making Roadhouse a functional sports-bar destination as well as a dining one. Delivery is available through GrabFood and Wongnai (LineMan). The kitchen runs seven days a week and stays open until 1:00 AM daily. Roadhouse Barbecue operates as Roadhouse Barbecue Co., Ltd. and is located at 942/1-4 Rama IV Road, Suriyawong, Bang Rak, a Silom-adjacent corridor that draws office workers, expatriates, and Bangkok residents who want the weight of a proper American meal without the pretension that occasionally comes with it.