Last Updated on February 18, 2020 by Tia
Koh Samui Nightlife and its restaurants will amaze you, for their variety, wide budget range and authenticity. After all, holidays are about indulging, and what better way to do that than with the best Koh Samui nightlife and restaurants on the island?
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Koh Samui Nightlife – Luxurious bars
All the 5 beach clubs mentioned in my Koh Samui beach clubs guide do fantastic cocktails, have extensive wine lists, and good choices of beers. Some even have events with DJs flying in but generally have a more chilled and sophisticated vibe and attract the corresponding crowds.
Dress Code: Glamorous with or without heels
Koh Samui Nightlife – Thailand Style Bars
Have you ever had a mojito with mint crushed so far into oblivion that it sneaks into your straw with every mouthful? How about a Cosmopolitan that tastes like watery ice and gone off Cranberry Juice?
Well, you will, In Thailand. 🙂 So unless your taste buds have been shot to hell, stick with anything bottled, like beers or a good old Smirnoff Ice and pretend its 1999. While some drinks are poo; nothings going to stop the party!
Thailand Bar Dress Code: whatever the heck you like, this is #Thailand! Skip the heels and feel to rock up in anything you feel like, including shorts and flip flops!
Elephant Beach Bar – Chaweng
Awesome fire shows with some brilliant acrobatics and fire show displays! At Elephant Beach Club, the drinks are decent and the setting is totally romantic!
The Green Mango Club
The Green Mango Club – is all about Urban and Rnb Music. It’s a really spacious outdoor bar, with decent drinks and a really nice vibe! The Soi Green Mango Koh Samui is a Thailand Staple and a favorite among locals and tourists.
Ark Bar Koh Samui – Chaweng
The Ark is a tourist favorite and located right Next to Elephant Beach Club. Personally, I hated it BUT if you are under 25 you will love this place! Booze so cheap that it’s served in plastic buckets, beers, pool table and more. The music is mixed international music and there are both indoor and outdoor options. The outdoors in on the beach, on sun loungers.
Lava Lounge – Lamai
The venue provides relaxed vibes, great tunes and an impressive strong menu of 40+ drinks. Perfect if you want a grown-up experience! Perfect also if you are avoiding the inevitable run-in with Thailand’s ladyboys and call girls (embrace it, live a little!! ) The bar also serves an ample array of beers and fine wines appeasing all palates.
Koh Samui Restaurants – Incredible food on the island
Cliff bar and Grill
In my opinion, the undisputed no.1 restaurant in Koh Samui. Located on the outskirts of Lamai, The Cliff Koh Samui offers- as the name suggests- a Cliff Top setting and a true fine dining experience. The views are stunning and an early dinner res. (highly recommended as they are always full) will provide breathtaking sunset views. There’s an exquisite wine menu, and a delicious Italian, Portuguese fusion menu, with an Asian twist. Expect fresh Seafood and succulent Australian steaks.
Price info: Definitely pricier than other restaurants on the island but worth every penny. Plan for approx 40 euros per person. $$$
Tip: The mussels, the prawn fettuccine, and the peri peri chicken are must-tries! The seafood, in general, is to die for! Opt for an earlier dinner to enjoy breathtaking sunset views of the island!
Dress Code- Smart Casual.
No Stress beach bar and resto and next to it, the Baobar beach bar
From high end to super chilled, holidays are all about exploring different sides, budgets and experiences. Think cute little deckchairs in the sand right on Lamai Beach. Both restaurants serve Asian staples such as Pad Thai and Tom Yum. But you’ll also find western salads, baguettes and more at very low prices.
The No Stress specializes in mussels – 12+ glorious variations of them! Both double as bars so you can carry on drinking in your swimwear like a true Tourist in Thailand.
Price info: 3-10 euros per person $
Dress Code- Casual
The Chaweng Night Market
The Chaweng Night Market is essentially a large open-air area with countless dining Options and very little else. Prices are dirt cheap (Thai food for as little as 70 baht) which is amazing! The seafood is fresh and the people watching in itself is such a treat! It is by far the fastest way to observe the true local Thai life, and an experience you will remember!
Tip- If you are a seafood lover, go for the Lobster, Crab or catch of the day. Choosing a live one is worth the extra pennies! Both in taste and in limiting chances of food poisoning galore. Aka the #ThailandDoubleTrouble
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