Entertainment in Phuket Town
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Watermark
Although it’s located at the Phuket Boat Lagoon marina on the east coast, Watermark is one of the best spots on the island for a sundowner cocktail. The espresso martini and passionfruit margarita are the house specials, although the tome-sized wine list is also very tempting. This chic venue is the island’s preferred address for jet-setters and, for the last six years it has been featured in the Thailand Tatler as one of the country’s best restaurants.
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Glastnöst
There is nothing better on a relentless Phuket City afternoon than to slip into this cafe that doubles as a law office and sip iced Ceylon tea or traditional Phuket coffee brewed by the lawyer himself, while jazz blares on the sound system. Sometimes the jazz is live – if the resident Bossa Nova man is in town. Call three hours ahead and you can have a traditional Phuket meal for four (2000B), cooked by the man who represents Greenpeace in Thailand.
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Ka Jok See
Ostensibly, this is a restaurant, and, by all accounts, a quite good one. However, it has two identities, and once the tables are cleared it becomes a bohemian madhouse and the kind of party you’ve always wanted to go to. The superb music bounces between soul, rare groove, ambient and hip-hop. Some folks get on the mic, others bang away on bongos and everyone must dance.
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Timber Hut
Thai and expat locals have been filling this big, old wooden clubhouse every night for about two decades. They gather at the wooden tables on two floors, converge around thick timber columns, swill whiskey and sway to live bands that swing from hard rock to funk to hip-hop with aplomb. Unlike many of the island’s nightclubs, this place has soul to spare.
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Jammin' Music Club
Gun owners and under-20s are prohibited entry, but this live-music venue is a good bet for a late night knees-up. Expect bands playing everything from rock and pop to jazz, but call ahead to see what's on. The action usually kicks off around 22:00 and Thai youngsters are at the heart of it.
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O'Malleys
Travelling thousands of miles to sink Guinness in an Irish pub always feels a little daft, but Phuket's homesick flock to this cosy Celtic watering hole for pool and assorted shenanigans. It has a generally welcoming atmosphere and the interior is almost authentic, if a little clean.
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360
This open-air patio, covered with giant rattan lounge chairs, sits high above the gnarled jungle trees. The lychee Bellini goes down real easy while admiring the 360-degree views as the sun sets over the manicured Laguna grounds.
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Port
An outdoor bar smack in the heart of the action, the Port features glowing blue-and-green lounge chairs that match the designer cocktails and pulsates all evening long. Complimentary bar snacks are served throughout the night.
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Boxing Stadium
Muay thai (Thai boxing) can be witnessed here twice a week. Ticket prices vary depending on where you sit and include one-way transport. Get your tickets at the OnOn Hotel on Th Phang-Nga.
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Nong Jote
Hop into this classic Chinese-shophouse-style bar for a beer, a light meal and laid-back socialising with locals, expats and travellers - be prepared to discuss British football.
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Collector's Pub
Drink amid relics at this little bar is in the Thavorn Hotel. It's full of museum pieces and is a good bet for a quieter tipple.
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Alliance Française
Weekly screenings of French films (subtitled in English); it also has a library and a TV with up-to-date news broadcasts.
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The Yorkshire Hotel
Enjoy football games among the English at this sleek sports bar where flat screens beam clear and the beer is icy.
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Liquid Lounge
A stylish, loft-style martini lounge with premium liquor, occasional live jazz and wi-fi.
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Paradise Cinemas
For those addicted to celluloid, Paradise plays English-language blockbusters.
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