Feel the beat.

The front section is a roof bar, where patrons can prop themselves up against high tables or plop themselves down on the sofas that overlook soi 11 below. A spot for intimate chats and smokers, it tends to be one of the busier spots in the club.

Inside, the main section is dominated by a round bar which sits in the middle of the room Efficient staff whip up drinks costing 190 baht for a standard, such as whiskey coke or gin and tonic. A fun mix of chart hits and mainstream tracks are people pleasers, and ensure Levels draws a big crowd of party-goers every night including locals, expats and tourists.

But, if you’ve come to really strut your stuff, the back room is designed for you. Its vast size, low-ceilinged, well-respected DJs and coloured lasers make it stand out from the R&B orientated, brightly lit dance floors that are such a common sight in Bangkok.

In the tough, competitive area of Sukhumvit Soi 11, Levels has managed to create a niche, offering a club atmosphere with affordable drinks and a slightly more convenient location than nearby Q Bar.

Like any newish venue, there are a few teething problems. Firstly, getting people into the back room is proving to be a challenge. Secondly, stairs up to the toilet are needlessly dark – especially if you’re already battling tipsiness and painful heels. Thirdly, the club has the unfortunate tendency to throw the odd ill-advised party; think ‘pretties’ on swings hanging from the ceiling, Playboy parties and pole dancers — these can be alienating and, quite frankly, a bit seedy. Those parties are still fairly irregular, and we hope it remains that way.