Phuket is Thailand's largest island, set in the Andaman Sea off the country's southwest coast. Phuket Town's Sino-Portuguese shophouses, the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, west-coast beaches and day trips to Phang Nga Bay, Phi Phi and the Similan Islands make it the most visited island in Thailand.
Phuket's nightlife centres on Patong's Bangla Road, with beach clubs along Surin and Laguna, live bars in Phuket Town and quieter beach bars in Kata.
Patong is busiest, Old Town is relaxed, beach clubs peak at sunset.
At a glance
- Peak hours
- Bangla Road and clubs: 22:00-03:00; beach clubs: 16:00-21:00; Old Town bars: 19:00-24:00
- Average drink
- Beer ฿100-200 (approx USD 3-6) · Cocktail ฿250-500 (approx USD 8-15) · Spirits ฿150-350 (approx USD 5-11) · Currency THB (1 USD approx. 33 THB)
- Dress code
- Casual (shirt and footwear required in clubs); smart casual for Illuzion and upscale beach clubs
- Cover charge
- Hours and entry fees change; confirm directly before visiting.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Patong Bangla Road
A pedestrian street with bars, clubs and go-go venues
Best for: Late-night crowds
Phuket Old Town
Soi Romanee bars, live music at Timber Hut and the Sunday Walking Street
Best for: Drinks and live music
Surin and Laguna
Beach clubs with day beds and DJs
Best for: Sunset drinks
Kata
Ska Bar with fire shows on selected nights
Best for: Quiet evenings
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Bangla Road
Known for: Open-air walking street of bars, go-go venues and clubs
Bangla Rd, Patong, Kathu 83150
Timber Hut Bar & Restaurant
Known for: Live bands covering rock and pop since 1990
118/1 Yaowarat Rd, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket 83000
Ska Bar
Known for: Beach bar with fire shows (often Tue, Fri, Sat at 21:00)
Southern end of Kata Beach (inside Kata Seafood), Karon, Mueang Phuket 83100
Baba Nest
Known for: Rooftop sunset bar; reservation strongly recommended
Sri Panwa, 88/5 Sakdidej Rd, Cape Panwa, Mueang Phuket 83000
Soi Romanee (Old Town bar lane)
Known for: Shophouse bars, including Coolies Club; monthly jazz in high season
Soi Romanee, between Thalang Rd and Dibuk Rd, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket 83000
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Illuzion Phuket
Cover: Free on quiet nights; DJ events approx ฿500-2,000
Hours: Daily 21:00-04:00
Tiger Phuket
Cover: Free entry on most nights (check ahead)
Hours: Nightly until about 04:00; opening time varies
Cafe del Mar Phuket
Cover: Minimum spend on loungers and day beds (reserve via hotel front desk)
Hours: Daily 11:00-02:00; guests 20+ after 22:00
Xana Beach Club
Cover: Minimum spend and access conditions can change; call +66 76 358 500
Hours: Daily 10:00-21:00 (last drinks 20:30)
Live entertainment
Music, theatre, and performance venues.
Simon Cabaret Phuket
Carnival Magic
Phuket FantaSea
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Carry a copy of the passport photo page
Agree the price of a ride before getting into a taxi or tuk-tuk
Keep an eye on drinks in crowded venues
Bangla Road is busiest from 22:00 to 02:00
Illuzion enforces a 20+ age limit and smart-casual dress
Alcohol sales are restricted on certain Buddhist holidays and election days