Railay
Kick back at this chill-out open-air bar decked out with tree platforms, hammocks, lounge cushions and fairy lights. Its superb and isolated waterfront…
Must-see nightlife in Krabi Province
Ko Lanta
Tap into Ao Kantiang's laid-back scene at this driftwood-clad beachfront hang-out. It keeps things simple but fun with a killer mix of fire twirlers,…
Ko Phi-Phi
This sprawling, laid-back restaurant and bar set right on the beach is a welcome alternative to the mayhem in Ton Sai Village. It has a romantic ambience…
Ko Lanta
Chill out in the thatch-roofed cabanas or laze back on raised floor cushions at this sandy bar in the heart of Long Beach. As the sun goes down the volume…
Krabi Town
This welcoming reggae bar has live music every night and really cranks up after 10pm. Prop up at the wooden bar and check out the local portraits hanging…
Ko Phi-Phi
The 'alt' bar destination in Ton Sai Village, inland for those seeking to escape the house and techno barrage on the beach, Banana Bar is spread over…
Ko Lanta
Slap in the middle of Hat Khlong Dao, inside the Lanta Island Resort, the Island Bar is decorated with Tiki God images, while its terrace sits right over…
Ko Phi-Phi
This ramshackle driftwood gem is one of Phi-Phi's most chilled-out bars and is excellent for nursing a beer while the sun dips into the sea. Destroyed in…
Ko Lanta
It's not hard to lose a few hours chilling at this beachfront reggae Rasta bar. The ambience is set with polished driftwood, floor cushions, salty rope…
Ao Nang
Kick back in comfortable green and rattan lounges and watch the sun set at this beach-facing chill-out bar at the southern end of Ao Nang. It's part of Ao…
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 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…
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 …
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…
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 Phi-Phi
Rivalling Slinky as the best beach dancefloor on Ko Phi Phi, Apache is perfect if you're after buckets of booze, gyrating bodies, fire shows and loud,…
Ton Sai
Kick back over cold beers, live music, DJ beats and frenzied fire shows at Ton Sai's top jungle reggae bar.
Ko Phi-Phi
For a more toned-down take on the fire-twirling madness that dominates Ao Lo Dalam, sit at one of the candlelit tables, or pull up a plastic chair on the…
Ko Phi-Phi
This is one of Dalam's beach dens of inebriation and iniquity (but, you know, in a good way). Relax on beachside cushions and marvel at expert fire…
Ton Sai
Admire rock climbers scaling difficult cliff faces only metres away from your Chang beer at this iconic institution on Ton Sai. Step over harnesses and…
Krabi Town
This bar with a large outside area at Pak-Up Hostel keeps the island bar tradition alive on the mainland, with beer pong and open-mic nights. Happy hour…
Ko Lanta
The cute courtyard at this little cafe makes a pleasant setting to sample a selection of Thai craft beers. There's also a small selection of imported…
Ko Lanta
Few may come to Lanta looking for a pub, but if you were, this friendly expat favourite has all the quiz nights, sports screens, pool competitions and…
Railay
Part climbing school, part cafe, this driftwood-clad place sources beans from sustainable farms in Chiang Rai and serves some of the peninsula's best…
Ko Lanta
Here you can sip passable cocktails and sample middling Thai cuisine beneath massive trees and thatched pagodas or in a bamboo chair sunk into the sand…
Ko Lanta
This popular beach bar has relocated from the beach to a busy road. At night, with cool tunes, mood lighting, driftwood, shells and found objects…
