Phuket Nightlife Guide

Patong Beach

It's loud, it's raunchy and it's utterly unforgettable. Legendary Patong Beach is the island's number one nightlife zone. On offer is a bewildering mix of restaurant-lounges, beer bars, Go-Go bars, pubs, discos, live music clubs, transvestite cabarets and a lot more. Find out where to go (hotspots) and what you're likely to see... or click here for our 'First time guide to Patong nightlife'! (Read More...)

Patong HOTS SPOTS

Phuket has undergone a period of transformation in recent years. Some area's once notorious nightlife has been tamed somewhat to make it friendlier to women, couples and families and Phuket now has something for everyone. That's not to say that you can't find some wild action anymore - you certainly can - but it does mean that a much wider variety of entertainment options exist to make your nights in Phuket as much fun as your days.

Patong by Areas

Phuket Town provides a more local scene with music pubs like Timber Rock and Jammin' offering good live rock 'n' roll and Thai food. An interesting alternative are the Thai-style "coffee shops" - nightclubs where ladies in fancy dresses take turns singing Thai songs while customers eat, drink and, occasionally, entice singers to join them at their tables.

Karon Beach

Less hectic than Patong, Karon is a family friendly and couples place where sundowners, seafood dinners and classical Thai dinner/dances are the main attractions. Low key and casual, beer bars are limited to a small area and there are no discos but if you need more action, Patong is just north - 10 minutes drive over the hill.

Kata Beach Nightlife

Kata Beach, further south, has a village type ambiance with good restaurants and a small bar beer area. Overlooking the beach The Boathouse Wine and Grill offers a superb wine cellar and great food. Enjoy classical Thai performances and dinner at Marina Cottage. A good compromise between Karon and Patong Beach.

Nightlife in all Other Phuket Areas

Phuket FantaSea forms the main evening attraction at Kamala Beach, where Thai legends mix with pyrotechnics, acrobatics and elephants for an amazing spectacle and theatrical experience. Kamala's other options - small bars and local restaurants are low-key and relaxed. Not surprising as Patong's bright lights are just 10 minutes away.

Gay Phuket

Years ago there was a discreet gay scene on Phuket. As it is a relatively small island, discretion amongst local gay men and women meant that for a rendez-vous with a young man would usually arranged over the telephone by someone who had that “connection.” [Read more...].

Book Phuket Nightlife Tours

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- Simon Cabaret price from 500 THB per person.
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- Thai Boxing price from 1,000 THB per person.
- Sunset Cruise June Bahtra price from 2000 THB per person.
- Playhouse Theatre Restaurant price from 500 THB per person.