Nightlife
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BANG TAO
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Bang Tao has the reputation of being a peaceful beachside destination, but there is more than meets the eye in regards to this sleepy area if you dare to look. A great place to enjoy a quiet drink in Bang Tao is the cluster of beach bars that include the Reggae Bar and Sky Bar. There is probably not a more relaxed place in Phuket. Another excellent beachfront drinking option is the Orange House. This colourful restaurant and bar is a nice place to sample a drink or two in a chilled out atmosphere, or partake in a couple of frames on the pool table. If you are needing a bit of excitement but Patong seems too far away, you could visit the Tinlay Palace, which is a cluster of beer bars situated near the entrance of the Laguna resort. The hip and cool crowd at Bang Tao prefer to visit the Siam Supper Club, which is a trendy lounge bar with a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy their soothing Jazz and lounge music while devouring the wine list and a host of top-notch cuisine. |
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CHALONG
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Chalong wouldn’t perhaps be the first port of call for partygoers, but surprisingly enough, there are lots of nightlife entertainment options to enjoy. Most of the nightlife scene centres around the Chalong Pier area of the region. Here you find a heady mix of restaurants, girlie and beer bars and some beachside bars thrown in for good measure. On the beach road within close proximity to Chalong Pier, there are a few longstanding bars that enjoy the scenic sea-views and a warm atmosphere. Such bars include the Tamarind Bar and The Lighthouse (formerly Jimmy’s Lighthouse), both of which have become favourites with divers and expatriates. On the road leading to Chalong Pier, the Beer Garden has become a favourite joint for those who seek out televised sporting events with sea-views. The Beer Garden is inexpensive and serves choice draft beers in a friendly environment. Also on the road to Chalong Pier, you could visit the Happy Days Bar, which is run by a young English guy. This is where most of the younger expats hang out and is the ideal place to meet new and interesting people. |
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KARON
Although considerably smaller and quieter than Patong, Karon Beach has a nice selection of bars and nightlife options with a more laidback yet still vibrant atmosphere. There is a balanced selection of beer bars and girlie bars situated in Karon. The two main nightlife areas in Karon are Karon Centre and Luang Pho Chuan Road.
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Karon Centre The main landmark at Karon is the roundabout, and when taking the Patak Road turnoff, you will find Karon Centre on your left hand side. This is Karon’s main area for nightlife entertainment. Soi Islandia is the street where everything happens in Karon, and here you will find a host of beer bars aimed towards those who enjoy a spot of nightlife entertainment. The most famous bar and hangout spot in Karon is undoubtedly Angus O’Tools’s Irish Pub on Soi Islandia. Here you can enjoy a friendly atmosphere with draft beers, air-conditioning and two large screens that are devoted to live sporting events. During the week, they provide live music, but the weekend is dedicated to Premiership Football, F1 and Rugby upon the large screens. The owners, Maurice and John, are very friendly and always on hand to provide you with their inside knowledge of the Phuket tourist scene. This bar is a great place to meet likeminded individuals. On the corner of Soi Islander, you will find a small complex of girlie bars, which can be an interesting night out if you don’t mind earth-shattering high volume levels or constant harassment from the girls who work in the bars such as Football Crazy and Clapton’s. Hilarity aside, these bars can be quite fun if you interact with the girls and fellow customers. |
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Some of the most popular bars in Karon Centre include the Skylight 2 Bar, the No Name Bar and Angus O’Tools. Karon is relatively small when compared to Patong and doesn’t own any nightclubs and discotheques, but if you stay around the Soi Islandia area, there are plenty of bars that open until 2am in the morning.
KAMALA KATAKata is similar to Karon in regards to nightlife options, with the main areas being South Kata, Kata Central and Kata Night Bazaar. Kata is bigger than Karon and during the past five years has overtaken Karon in terms of nightlife activities. PATONGPlease note that Soi Crocodile is also known as ‘Soi Katoey’ and is the spiritual home of Patong’s infamous ladyboy population. You might receive a rude awakening if you visit the soi without this prior piece of information!Patong Discotheques Bangla Road is home to numerous discotheques and nightclubs, but there are others situated within Patong. Seeing as though the nightlife scene in Patong generally revolves around Bangla Road, you will not be surprised to see the nightclubs are also within a short stroll from Bangla, if they are not actually situated on the road itself. PHUKET TOWNYaowarat Road is the place to visit if you are seeking out an area of bars that are situated within walking distance of each other. One of our favourites on Yaoworat Road is a live music bar named Rockin' Angels, which showcases live music most nights courtesy of the talented in-house band. Within a short distance, you will also find another live music venue named Timber Rock (formally known as Timber Hut). The mixture of live music from the house band and live DJs makes a great party atmosphere where expats and local Thais dance the night away together.A short distance from the Ocean Plaza, you will find the open bar named Music Matters. This bar has a cult following and is the home of Jazz and Blues in Phuket Town. Their Wednesday night jamming sessions have become quite famous. The laidback atmosphere and the friendly owners make this bar something a little different.Other notable nightlife venues in Phuket include the ever-popular Michael’s Bar, which has become a favourite hangout for Phuket Town’s expat community. If you want to know everything about Phuket Town, Michael’s is the place to go. SURIN NAI HARNAlthough Nai Harn is only a village and a laidback tourist area, there is a small selection of nightlife treats to explore. The only problem with Nai Harn is the nightlife is spread out and not situated in one easy to cover area, so it would be recommended to find somewhere you like and spend a few hours there. Nai Harn is fundamentally split into two main areas, Nai Harn Village and in and around Nai Harn Lake.Nai Harn VillageThe Nai Harn Village area is more suitable for visiting numerous bars in one session, but is still fairly spread out. A local favourite, the Cheers Bar, has become a main fixture for those who enjoy a drink in the company of beautiful hosts in an open bar atmosphere with cold beers and a pool table. If you are wishing to watch some live sport, you could do worse than the Nai Harn Boxing Club Sports Bar on Saiyuan Road, with its plasma TVs, fussball and pool table.Nai Harn is also home to a nightclub, which is a very rare thing south of Patong. Icon Disco is situated near the elephant trekking just before the mountainous road towards Kata Viewpoint. Icon is the place that gets quite busy with tourists and local Thais and has become quite the late night spot. If you plan to visit Icon, be sure to use a taxi or a tuk-tuk, because the roads are very dark and secluded in the early hours of the morning. RAWAI|
Karon - Luang Pho Chuan Road Luang Pho Chuan Road can be accessed from Patak Road or the Beach Road between Karon and Kata. Here you will find an eclectic mix of beer bars, restaurants and girlie bars. Favourite bars and entertainment areas on Luang Pho Chuan Road include the Karma Lounge, Bangla Plaza and the small and unpretentious Bar Soi. The Karma Lounge is a funky little bar that plays laidback tunes and is sometimes home to a sprinkling of live music. This is a great place for couples and those looking to get away from the hectic nightlife scene that Phuket is famous for. Bangla Plaza and Bar Soi are similar to each other, although Bar Soi is much smaller than the plaza. Here you will find the hectic and electric atmosphere of the girlie bars you will find in most tourist regions on the island. If you are looking for a wild night out, you should visit these places. |
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Kamala is situated north of Patong on the west coast of the island, and that is where its similarity ends. Although the village has expanded in a nightlife sense in recent times, Kamala is better known for its Lawn Bowling Green and Phuket Fantasea Park than its nightlife scene. Kamala is mainly home to restaurant bars such as Kamala Mountain View, The Club and Rockfish, where you can enjoy a quiet drink and enjoy the sea-views. There is however, a cluster of beer and girlie bars positioned on both sides of the main road that runs through the village towards Phuket Fantasea. The beach road is where you will find some warm and friendly bars such as the Kamala Beer Garden, which is home to pool tables, big TV screens featuring major sporting events, and cold draft beer on tap. Here you will meet some interesting expatriates and tourists out to enjoy themselves in the peaceful Kamala area. |
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Kata Central You can find the busy area of Kata Central by following the Beach Road from Karon. Just after Karon Football Stadium, you will begin your ascent up the hill towards the Dino Park Mini Golf Park, and from there to the Club Med Resort is known as Kata Central. Within this relatively small area, you will find a concentration of bars and restaurants that are only matched by Patong. The mix of bars in Kata Central is generally tourist friendly establishments that serve beer for cheap prices, many of which also own pool tables. These standard beers bars such as the Solution Lounge Bar are great places for couples looking for a friendly place to enjoy a drink and company. |
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Kata Night Bazaar Situated behind the Club Med Resort at Kata Beach, you will find Kata Night Bazaar. Within the bazaar and on the surrounding road, you will basically encounter a cluster of girlie bars, which is an action packed area that is enjoyed by many tourists visiting the region. Within the bazaar itself, you will find a dominating water feature/pool as the focal point, which is surrounded by several neon-lit girlie bars. On further inspection of the Night Bazaar, you will also find a selection of bars and clubs that includes the Australian Bar & Grill with its draft Fosters and pool table. Flamingo’s Splash Lounge Bar is also a great place for couples and groups of friends to enjoy a drink. Flamingos also provide live music sometimes, where Ricky Zen has been known to perform his quality brand of rock. |
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South Kata This part of Kata is situated at the southern end of Kata Beach and is sometimes referred to as Kata Village. On Kata Road between the bazaar and Kata Village, you will find Arfur O’Tool’s Irish Pub, which is affiliated to the original Angus O’Tool’s in Karon. If you are looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with imported draft beers, this will be your home from home. Further towards South Kata, the area becomes more built up with hundreds of restaurants and bars to enjoy. This is a family-orientated area with minimal girlie bars and a more wholesome selection of nightlife entertainment. |
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Bangla Road
Situated within a two-minute stroll from Patong Beach, you will find
the infamous Bangla Road. Here you can enjoy the hedonistic Phuket
nightlife of old, with its vast repertoire of girlie bars, go-go
dancing clubs and discotheques. This vibrant street is pedestrianised
at night, so you can stroll along the road and absorb the electric
atmosphere without the fear of being derailed by rouge motorbike
riders. There are numerous side streets (Soi’s) where collections of
bars are positioned side by side. These side streets are mainly where
the girlie bars are situated and although the layout of the streets
varies, they all provide a similar atmosphere and entertainment. All
the side streets on Bangla Road are named, as opposed to numbered,
here is a list of the streets: |
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Banana Disco Banana Disco is one of Phuket’s longest running nightclubs, although its popularity has took a nosedive since some of the newer nightclubs opened on Bangla Road over the past five years. This club is still worth a visit, and is situated on Patong Beach Road, enjoying a selection of dance and hip-hop music courtesy of live DJs. |
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Club Lime If you like funky house music, international DJs and a chic and happening discotheque, Club Lime must be visited. This nightclub is similar to what you would find in most European cities. With its neon-lit bar and its comfortable chill-out zones, Club Lime is home to the beautiful people in Phuket. Highly recommended for dance music lovers. Email: nicklas@clublime.info Tel: +66 (0)76 341 613 Patong Beach Road, Patong, Phuket, Thailand |
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Hollywood Discotheque This is one of the newest nightclubs on the island and has quickly become ‘the place to be’. Many people visit Hollywood in the early hours of the morning when the main bars on Bangla Road have closed for the night. This European style nightclub enjoys international DJs spinning dance, R&B and hip-hop tunes until early in the morning. Situated directly on Bangla Road above Soi Easy, this is a must visit club for party people. |
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Seduction Discotheque One of the most famous dance clubs in Phuket is Seduction, situated on Bangla Road. If you like European dance music expertly mixed by International DJs in an electric atmosphere, make Seduction your first port of call. |
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Sound Phuket Situated on the grounds of the Jungceylon Shopping Complex, Sound Phuket is the island’s trendiest and newest nightclub. From the chic illuminated interior to the International DJs spinning the most popular dance and chart music from the western world, Sound Phuket is ideal for lovers of European style nightclubs. Tel: +66 (0)76 366 163 Jungceylon Shopping Complex, Unit 2303, 3rd Floor, 193 Rut-U-Thit 200 Pi Road, Kathu, Patong Phuket 83150 |
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Tai Pan Tai Pan is more than just a nightclub with DJs spinning the latest pop and dance tunes, as it is also a live music venue earlier in the evening. This is a great place to visit with your wife/husband, enjoy the live music and then watch the atmosphere change around 11pm into a full-blown discotheque. This is one of Phuket’s most loved and longest running entertainment venues, situated directly opposite from Bangla Road on Rat-U-Thit Road. |
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Tiger Disco Situated on Bangla Road above the Soi Tiger entertainment complex, Tiger Disco is a favourite amongst tourists and partygoers. This large nightclub might not be the classiest establishment in Patong, but it is most certainly one of the most action packed. Enjoy live DJs spinning a choice selection of dance and pop until the early hours of the morning. |
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Patong Bars & Live Music Being the home of Phuket’s nightlife entertainment, Patong offers a vast selection of bars and live music venues to suit all tastes. Irish Bars personify the wholesome nightlife options in Patong. By visiting Irish Pubs such as Scruffy Murphy’s, Molly Malone’s, Irish Times and Finnegan’s Wake, you can enjoy draft beers, air-conditioned surroundings, vibrant atmospheres and live music all under one roof. If you are a fan of live rock music, then Rock City, situated opposite Bangla Road next door to Tai Pan, is the best venue for you. Musicians from all over the world perform in tribute bands and play a selection of live rock classics to a very high standard. If you enjoy a beer while people watching, bars such as the U2 Bar on Bangla Road will be your ticket to ride. Whilst the bars are always heaving and own great atmospheres, they are perfect for watching Bangla Road unfold right before your eyes. |
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For travellers wishing to experience some real Thai nightlife, as opposed to the commercialized tourist areas, Phuket Town (City) is the place to go. At first glimpse, the town seems devoid of any real interesting nightlife entertainment, but that is simply untrue. From Irish Bars and trendy wine bars, to discotheques and live music venues, Phuket Town is more diverse than some would imagine. On Montree Road, near Central Bus Station, you will find O'Malley's Irish Lounge Bar. This is the ideal starting venue for a night out in the town within a friendly atmosphere serving draft beers. |
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Surin is more known for its high-end property than its nightlife scene. This peaceful yet colourful region enjoys a laidback scene that suits couples and families more than partygoers. If you enjoy relaxing the night away beachside, the Catch Beach Club is easily the best option. You can sit with the sand between your toes and listen to a sprinkling of live music on chosen nights while enjoying a great wine menu within the trendy décor. You can even check out the Catch Beach Club live webcam to get a feel for the location. Other well-known and popular bars in Surin include the Liquid Lounge, the ever-friendly Diver’s and the Sports Bar at the Surin Bay Inn with its great English food and warm atmosphere. If you are looking for something a little more up-market, we suggest you sample the classy fare at the Envision Wine Bar. Outside of Patong, nightclubs are a rare commodity. However, Surin Beach is home to one of Phuket’s finest nightclubs, named the Stereo Lab. This fresh and funky lounge bar and nightclub has become one of the coolest hangout spots in Phuket. Live DJs perform every night of the week, spinning funky house music, chill out tunes, electro, hip-hop and R & B. The location is situated on Surin Beach and is a must visit for the happening crowd, especially on Friday nights. |
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Nai Harn Lake Opposite Nai Harn Lake, you will find the Yoonique Stone Music Café, which has gained quite a cult status with the younger people and music lovers within the expat community. The rustic and funky décor alongside the warm and friendly customers makes this bar a great place to make new friends and learn some local knowledge from people who live in Phuket. Yooniques also hold regular jam sessions on Tuesday nights, as well as art shows from local talent and the odd live music performance. Beside Yooniques, you will find the local Reggae bar (every tourist area has one), which is filled with Thai Rastas and the obligatory Bob Marley ensembles. |
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Although Rawai seems to appear a sleepy sort of fishing village, the beach road after sunset provides a decent assortment of nightlife options. Nikita’s Bar & Restaurant is a pleasant environment to enjoy a peaceful drink with family and friends. This well established bar is positioned directly on Rawai Beach and is a great place to meet expatriates that reside in the area. Directly across the road from Nikita’s is the Freedom Bar, which is fundamentally a sports bar with occasional live music. The Freedom Bar is always an interesting night out, especially if you enjoy a vibrant atmosphere. The beach road in Rawai is home to many small and inexpensive bars that make for a good night out. The bars are all so close together that you can hop from one to the other in super quick fashion. On Viset Road from Rawai Beach to Chalong, you will also find many small beer and girlie bars on both sides of the road. One of the bars is named Purple Haze, and although it might appear a little downtrodden to some, others will tell you it has character by the boatload. Purple Haze, as the name would suggest, is home to live rock bands every night of the week. |
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Laguna Night Club and Plaza The Laguna nightclub and Laguna Plaza are situated at the south of Phuket island in just 800 metres from the sea at Rawai beach. The Laguna Plaza Open 3 pm and The Laguna Nightclub door open midnight till dawn. 7 day per a week. Open: 1am to 5.30am Where: Viset Road, near SCB Bank and opposite Seashell Museum Tel: +66 (0)89 159 1707 |
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Icon Night Club Icon situated in Rawai on the road to Kata. It has a snazzy interior and features three DJ’s pumping tracks out of a booming system each night. This nightclub is usually packed during the weekend. At front is the friendly Iconic Bar that has a pool table, free WiFi and pub food from steak & kidney pies and Aussie pies to burgers. Open: 11pm to 5.30am Where: 59/22 Moo 1, Rawai Tel: +66 (0)86 945 2239 |
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