Tinlay Place, at the Laguna entrance at Cherng Talay, has a cluster of bars and restaurants that have a faithful long-term expatriate following. From early evening on you'll find people heading towards Toto and The Supper Club to catch up on the latest news.
The Supper Club with its extensive menu also has a good wine list and good music, or try Tatonka with its interesting and award-winning 'Globetrotter cuisine'. Most bars stay open until late. Venues here include Pepper’s, the Supper Club, Tatonka, Kargo, Baan Sanuk and BB’s Pub.
Pepper’s
Serving great pub food with Classic Rock in the background, Pepper's does good battered prawns with tartar sauce, mescalero-style chili, beef stew and veggies with fresh bread, grilled monster pork chop with apple sauce. The big screen shows major sports like rugby, Formula One and football. Happy Hour from 10:00 -19:00. A nice place to catch up with local gossip. Style: Bar & Restaurant Open: 10:00 till late Location: Tinlay Place. Tel: +66 (0) 76 325 112
Kargo
Serving not only Indian food but Indian Kingfisher beer and a range of international dishes in a stylish and innovative setting, Kargo is definitely romantic but also a good place to relax in. Check out the unusual ceiling features. Style: Indian restaurant with lively bar and DJ Open: 17:00 – 02:00 Closed Mondays Location: Tinlay Place Tel: +66 (0) 76 – 326275
Siam Supper Club (aka The Supper Club)
This gorgeous long bar and well-appointed restaurant serves ‘West Coast Cuisine’; meats, fish and pizzas. It is one of the most popular hang outs of local residents as well as regular guests to the island. Enjoy their jazz and lounge music and check out their long drinks list. Booking in advance is suggested. Ask for the owner Sean Power, one of the liveliest hosts in Phuket. Style: Bar & restaurant Open: 18:00 – 10:30 (last orders) Bar closes at 01:00 Location: Tinlay Place Tel: + 66 (0) 76 270 936
Tatonka
Chef/owner Harold Schwarz has been at Tatonka for more than 10 years. The place is well known for its inventive tapas and friendly ambiance. Since opening it has gained a reputation as a place with great prices for great food and the open kitchen makes for a very interesting spectacle. With a casual-smart dress code, try their exotic cocktails or a bottle from the carefully selected ‘Globetrotter’ wine list. Style: International restaurant Open: 18:00 till late. Closed on Wednesdays. Location: Tinlay Place Tel: + 66 (0) 76 324 349
Baan Sanuk
Baan Sanuk (meaning ‘fun house’ in Thai) is one of Bepy Graziani di Ceneda's establishments. His other venues include BB’s Pub, Toto Restaurant, Just Relax Thai Massage and Tawai Restaurant. All are located in the same area at the Tinlay Place. Open: 17: 00 till late Style: Bar, gentlemen's club Location: Opposite Toto at Tinlay Place
BB’s Pub
Another local pub at the entrance of the Laguna Phuket resort complex. It offers pub food and live bands every Friday. Open: 11:00 till late Style: Pub Location: Tinlay Place
Just Relax
Their service includes Thai, foot, and oil massage Open: 10:00- 23:00 Style: Massage shop Location: About 50 metres from the traffic light before heading into Laguna Phuket resort complex Tel: +66 (0) 81 979 0352
Thai Carnation Massage
Thai massage 300 baht per hour and oil massage is 400 baht per hour. Free Shuttle service. Open: from 11:00 – 22.30 Style: Thai massage Location: Opposite Chaba Restaurant near the entrance of Laguna Phuket resort complex Tel: +66 (0) 76 325 565
Beach Bars
Visitors who like to enjoy drinks and absorb breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea, will enjoy sipping cool cocktails at these beach bars. Most of them are small venues with a simple and easy setup. Such places include, Sky Bar and Reggae Bar. Many of these places come and go but no matter what season you visit Bang Tao Beach, you will always find one of these lovely beach bars. For a more permanent venue on the beach, check out Orange House.
The Orange House
As the name suggests, it is hard to miss the Orange House as the building is such a bright colour. The place operates as a dive centre, café and bar and even though the menu is not so extensive they have good enough choices such as Scandinavian breakfast, American breakfast, ham & cheese sandwich and spring-rolls. It is a friendly place open to all, and certainly not limited to divers. Try their happy hour drinks/cocktails. Orange House is a cool place with nice atmosphere and chilled out music with a full-sized pool table. Style: Bar & cafe Location: On the beachfront opposite Palm Beach Resort and the Sheraton Phuket Tel: +66 (0) 76 325 597
Did you know?
Most bars and restaurants located inside the Tinlay Place at the entrance of the Laguna resorts complex offer free shutter service for Laguna guests.
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