PHUKET NIGHTLIFE


Click to enlargePatong Beach

Newcomers will notice that the streets of Patong are relatively quiet by day, but they'll soon find out that when the sun goes down the town awakens and roars.

At night, the beach road and back streets turn into a hectic treading ground for street vendors and pedestrians while the bars, pubs and discos become heavily populated with fun-seeking locals and visitors.

Bangla Rd is the center of the nighttime action with its long stretch of beer bars and pubs and side lanes leading down to more naughty spots.

The notorious Soi Katoey, just off Bangla, is a lively place where punters can watch super-sexy 'ladies' dancing on stages at the soi's entrance and further inside. The other sois are amusing places to wander, with countless beer bars, a-go-gos and pubs to explore.

After Bangla, probably the most lively area in Patong is the Paradise Complex, popular with gay visitors and locals alike. More than 50 venues - a mix of bars, a-go-gos, karaokes, saunas, guesthouses, restaurants and discos - are packed into the u-shaped lane.


 
 
 

The famed Phuket Simon Cabaret has two spectacular shows a night (call 01-737 0860 to book a show), while the newly opened Sphinx Restaurant and Theatre offers dining and live dance shows in a classy setting.

Fans of rugby, football and other pro sports worried about missing the big games will be relieved to hear that Patong has numerous sports pubs with satellite TV links to all the favourite European and international matches.

Dancing fiends will not be disappointed with the long-running Banana, Tai-pan and Safari discos being consistently popular places to shake a leg, while newcomers to the scene are Star Club (formerly the Shark) and Tiger discos. For live music, good bets are Molly Malone's, Scruffy Murphy's and Margarita pubs, and The Port at Banthai Beach Resort with its marvellous Filipino band and twirling stage.

The myriad shopping outlets and open-air markets, bowling alleys, bookshops and cafes offer an alternative for those looking for quieter nighttime options.

Phuket City

Patong is the known as the place to go after the sun goes down in Phuket, but Phuket City has a distinctive nightlife scene that's worth checking out. With a blend of DJ tunes and trendy atmosphere, Kor Tor Mor, Seua Saming and XVI are the hot spots at the moment. For live music, there are few better spots than Timber Hut or Jammin', where local bands belt out hits and old favourites night after night. For a more local flavour, stop in at a karaoke or 'singsong' bar - there are many all over the city. Just look for the fairy lights or neon signs.



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