Ko Chang
White Sand's favourite sports bar among the expat crowd features live music on Fridays, a fortnightly quiz and all the international football you can…
Must-see nightlife in Thailand
Ko Samui
It's not a traditional bar, but a fun, open-air cocktail stall on the road run by some friendly women (Bear and Lek); buy a strawberry daiquiri, grab a…
Chiang Mai
A tiny, eclectic bar with a huge selection of microbrews, a thick menu of fruity house drinks, burgers and northern Thai eats, and a lounging dog. Even if…
Hua Hin
Up atop the Hilton Hotel, on the 17th floor, this classy lounge has inspiring views and refreshing breezes. And though it faces east, come early and you…
Chiang Khong
Chiang Khong's coolest cafe is tucked away in a shaded wood-framed building strewn with sofas. There's excellent coffee and smoothies, as well as a small…
Hua Hin
Bar Indigo is a hip yet laid-back departure from Hua Hin's mass of generic sports bars and hostess bars. Traditional Thai design gets a modern twist with…
Ko Tao
This raucous venue is frequently rammed as it is a fixture on the Ko Tao pub crawl. Chopper’s is a two-storey hang-out with live music, sports on the TVs,…
Hat Patong
Packed-out Soi Paradise favourite Zag Club hosts fabulous, shimmering LGBT+ cabarets at midnight, 1.30am and at one or two other times. In between,…
Ko Samui
One of the better bars in Hat Lamai, Lava Lounge is a chilled-out spot with an invigorating menu of cocktails (99B to 150B), and a happy hour that runs…
Ko Samui
Serving excellent pizza and showing live sporting events, this Irish pub has a jovial atmosphere and is a great spot to grab a lager and a game of pool…
Parallel Universe of the Lunar 2 on the Hidden Moon
Chiang Mai
Parallel Universe provides a trendy spot to test out craft beers. The intimate bar serves 10 local and international microbrews on tap along with various…
Railay
This is a reliably packed-out multilevel tiki bar that rambles to the edge of the mangroves, with bunting, balloons and cushioned seats on one deck,…
Ko Samui
At the heart of Chaweng, this easygoing place with a modern interior attracts a mixed crowd of Thais and foreigners who entertain themselves playing darts…
Hat Patong
Still the most popular of Patong's megaclubs, Illuzion is a multilevel mishmash of dance and gymnastics shows, international DJs, reggaeton nights, all…
Phuket Town
Locals, expats and visitors have been packing out this two-floor pub-club nightly since 1989, downing beers and whisky while swaying to live-music acts…
Prachuap Khiri Khan
The self-professed espresso studio, Cro-magnon does much more than just coffee: there's also ice-cream sundaes and kakigōri, the Japanese shaved-ice…
Ko Pha-Ngan
A blue pool looks out onto a delicious spot on the sand where trance beats shake the graffitied walls, with drum 'n bass coming into its own during the…
Northeastern Thailand
Selling great coffee, homemade cookies and muffins, a few sandwiches, and bags of rice (!), this modern yet rustic-feeling cafe is perfect for an espresso…
Pattaya
There are a few live-music venues mixed in with the tourist tat on Walking St, but Hot Tuna consistently has the best cover bands. They take requests for…
Ko Phi-Phi
Slinky is still the best fire show on Ao Lo Dalam and still the beach dancefloor of the moment. Expect throbbing bass, buckets of liquor (from 350B) and…
Ko Pha-Ngan
A restaurant by day and a eardrum bursting bar-cum-club at night famed for its fire shows and young, energetic crowd. If you're in town outside of Full…
Ao Nang
Roots, rock and reggae – the three Rs of live music are covered at this sublimely chill bar on the main road to Krabi. There are happy-hour cocktails …
Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
Right by the beach, Raya Coffee is an air-conditioned haven to beat the heat and indulge in pretty cakes, pastries and iced drinks. Flower arrangements…
Trat
An eclectic crew of locals and expats gather at this cubbyhole corner bar, with wooden furniture and a retro 1970s and '80s soundtrack. It's a great…
Ko Kut
Across the river from Hat Khlong Chao, Sunset Bar is a favourite with locals and expats at sunset and beyond. It's a rustic place with views over the…
Mae Sot
This amenable bar is probably the most foreigner-friendly place to drink in Mae Sot, with beers, shots, cocktails, a mellow music selection and a laid…
Ko Lanta
The Monday-night live reggae session (in high season) at this ramshackle joint has become famous across Lanta (they put on rock bands sometimes too), but…
Chiang Rai
Flying the Rasta flag in Chiang Rai, the Peace House has a pool table, live music a few nights a week, a mellow vibe and a shady garden that's popular…
Mae Hong Son Province
A family-friendly cafe – paints for the kids – with sofas and comfy leather seats that offer good river views. It does coffee and smoothies as well as…
Kanchanaburi
Serious about coffee, this small, quiet, owner-managed shop just up from the Thailand-Burma Railway Center brings in new beans from new places (Laos to…
Ko Samui
Serving excellent coffee and delicious artisan bread and pastries baked on-site, this hip, little coffee shop, decked out in gorgeous dark wood, also has…
Ko Samui
Way down on the south shore at Ao Bang Kao, this fun beachside bar really comes alive on Saturdays at 5pm when a live DJ and the occasional fire show…
Chiang Rai
For a Thai-style night out on the town, consider this lively place. There's no English-language sign, but follow the live music and look for the knot of…
Ko Pha-Ngan
High up a road east of Ko Ma, the Three Sixty Bar does what it says on the packet, with splendid, wide-angle panoramic views that mean sunsets are killer…
Ko Tao
Rivalling Fizz for its entrancing sunset visuals and relaxing mood, Maya has nightly DJs and party nights. Make a move for a beach lounger and stay put.
Ubon Ratchathani
The craft beers are all imported from abroad rather than brewed locally, but this modern, family-run bar has up to 14 taps on the go at a time, and plenty…
Ko Tao
Come sunset, sink into a green beanbag at the Fizz, order a designer cocktail and let the hypnotic surf and ambient music lull you into uberchill mode at…
Ko Samui
Bar Solo's neat lines, bubbly party mood, expert DJs and evening drink specials lure in front-loaders preparing for a late, late night at the dance clubs…
Ao Nang
Sit at one of the breezy tables overlooking the beach, or perch at the long-tail-boat-shaped bar, to enjoy your sundowner at this mellow but popular place…
Ko Chang
Ostensibly a fancy restaurant and cocktail bar on Kaibae's main street, Filou is locally regarded as the best place in these parts for live music, which…
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