From ladyboys and ping pong shows to crazy pub crawls, Phuket, Thailand well known for its extravagant and wild nightlife!
The beach areas of Patong and Karon are where you'll find the best nightlife options which include sundowner spots, gaudy disco bars, lounge areas, gay bars, and all manner of other establishments. This place is a haven for people who want to explore the coastal city after the sun sets.
1. Party on the infamous Bangla Road
The infamous Bangla Road strip located in the Patong region of Phuket is often considered the beating heart of Phuket's nightlife scene. There is an incredible variety of things to see here: from superclubs hosting international acts, the street vendors serving some of the best street food on the island, to venues with incredible live music - Soi Bangla has it all.
Some parts Bangla Road might seem unhinged for people who are used to Australia's tame nightlife scene. With that being said, if you take on a night out on Bangla Road with an open mind, it can be a making of an unparalleled night out!
2. Stroll along a night market
The night market experience in Phuket is unparalleled. Night markets are the best place to grab mouthwatering cheap eats, shop and enjoy live music. Here are some must-visit night markets in Phuket
Sunday Walking Street Market in Old Town Phuket
Every Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., street food, souvenir and clothing vendors line the
historic Thalang Road.
Chillva Market
It's one of the most popular and lively night markets in Phuket known for its boho vibes and vintage fashion stores. This market is great to explore for food, live music and drinking. It's also one of the few night markets that more popular amongst locals than tourists.
Phuket Weekend Night Market (Naka Market)
2. Hit up a nightclub in Phuket
No nightlife experience in Phuket would be complete without visiting at least one of the many superclubs in the area.
You'll have no shortage of places to choose from when walking around the beachfront, or Soi Bangla, but here are some of our recommendations:
- Tiger Nightclub, a superclub that features international artists every weekend.
- Seduction Nightclub, Phuket's largest discotheque which pulls in a more sophisticated crowd thatn the usual nightclub.
- Illuzion Phuket, a standout venue on Bangla Road and a huge capacity of 5,000 guests
- Sugar Club, for the hip-hop fans; this venue has the hottest tracks on rotation every Friday and Saturday
Most nightclubs open from 10pm each night, and go until at least 4am in the morning, often much later. So you'll be able to catch the sunrise after a hard night of dancing to some of the world's best DJ's.
3. Experience a cabaret show
If you're in Phuket, don't miss one of the many unrivaled cabaret performances. The most well known is of course the world famous Simon Cabaret, which features a full cast of Thai ladyboys, or Kathoey as they are referred to by the locals. There is no stigma attached to this, as many Western travellers expect, and the performers are highly respected within the community.
Simon Cabaret certainly isn't the only performance of its kind, there is also the Siam Niramit, critically acclaimed worldwide.
The show does tend to sell-out during peak, and even shoulder periods of the year, so make sure you book your tickets well in advance. And beware of scammers who try to sell you tickets at prices that seem too good to be true.
4. Experience live music around Phuket
For those looking for something a little different from the electro and dance DJ's of the Patong superclubs, the live music scene of Phuket could be exactly what you're looking for.
Now, live music bars in Phuket are slightly more spread out when compared to the lounges and clubs of the area, so you'll have to do a bit more planning when visiting them. From blues to jazz, rock, and even some heavy metal, there are plenty of genres to enjoy in Phuket's live music bars.
Below are our picks for the top 5 live music venues in Phuket:
1. New York Bar
Location: 68 Bangla Rd, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Opening hours: Daily from 7pm to 3am
2. Rockin' Angels Blues Cafe
Location: 55 Yaowarat Road, Taladyai, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday from 6pm to midnight
3. Redhot Club Phuket
Location: Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Opening hours: Daily from 11.30am to 2am
4. Hard Rock Cafe Phuket
Location: 48/1 Ruamjai Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Opening hours: Daily from 11am to 2am
5. Monsoon Bar
Location: 27 Bangla Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Opening hours: Daily from 5pm to 4am
5. Watch a Muay Thai boxing match
Another must-do experience in Phuket is to watch a boxing match of Muay Thai - the national martial arts discipline widely practiced throughout the country. Phuket is a particularly fantastic place to watch one of these boxing matches as the atmosphere of the large crowds create an electrifying energy within the stadiums.
The martial arts itself is considered to be one of the most intensive body contact sports in the world, so it's no wonder the matches make for an incredible spectacle of human physical ability.
There are two major venues for Muay Thai in Phuket; Bangla Boxing Stadium and Patong Boxing Stadium.
Fights at Patong Boxing Stadium happen every Monday and Thursday, and on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at Bangla Boxing Stadium. So no matter what day of the week you're wanting to watch a match, there'll likely be something on at one of the two stadiums.
6. Catch the sunset from a rooftop bar
While Phuket does not have skyscrapers with vertigo-inducing rooftop bars that places like Bangkok have, it makes up for things with absolutely breathtaking views of the coastline. From the sunset views of Patong beach, to the rustic old city architecture of Phuket Old Town, there is a rooftop here for everybody.
No matter which rooftop bar you visit in Phuket, you'll be guaranteed to have incredible cocktails, world-class food, and extraordinary service.
To make finding the perfect rooftop easier for you, we've rounded up the top three you can visit in Phuket.
1. Baba Nest
Location: 2nd floor, Sri Panwa, 88/5 Sakdidej Rd, Wichit, Muang
Opening hours: Daily from 5pm to 9pm
2. MOJJO Rooftop Bar
Location: 6th floor, 9, 19 Pisitkoraneee Rd, Pa Tong, Kathu District
Opening hours: Daily from 5pm to 1am
3. KEE Sky Lounge
Location: 6th and 7th floor, 152/1 Thaveewong Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu
Opening hours: Daily from 5:30pm to midnight
4. The Sundeck
Location: 228 Koktanod Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District
Opening hours: Daily from 11am to 10 pm
5. The Rooftop at Beach House Layan
Location: 168, Soi Layan 4, Choeng Thale
Opening hours: Daily from 4pm to midnight
7. Visit a mixology bar
Zimplex mixology bar
9. Sip and chill at a beach club
1. Cafe Del Mar
Location: 118/19 Moo 3, Kamala, Kathu
Opening hours: Daily from 11 am to 2 am
2. Catch Beach Club
Location: 202/88 Moo 2, Cherngtalay, Thalang
Opening hours: Daily from 9 am until late
3. Xana Beach Club
Location: 10 Moo 4, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang
Opening hours: Daily from 11 am to 10 pm
4. KUDO Beach Club
Location: 33/1 Patong Beach Rd, Patong, Kathu
Opening hours: Daily from 10 am to 12 am
5. Paradise Beach Club
Location: 109 Muen-Ngern Road, Patong, Kathu
Opening hours: Daily from 9 am to 7 pm
6. Carpe Diem Beach Club
Location: 99/1 Bangtao Beach Road, Choeng Thale, Thalang
Opening hours: Daily from noon to midnight
And that wraps up our guide to experiencing Phuket nightlife. As one of the most exhilarating attractions of the region, we hope all our travellers get to experience some of the sights and sounds of the island.
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