Joanna James
As one of Thailand's most popular beach Meccas, Hua Hin offers visitors a wealth of exciting recreational activities. Here are the best things to do when the sun goes down in the beach capital.
As one of the area's classiest drinking holes, the White Lotus Skybar is a must-visit highlight for all night prowlers on the lookout for a rooftop bar. Serving up a wide range of exquisite cocktails, this pricey drinking hole is not for budget travellers but those who are willing to splurge on a one of a kind bar experience while holidaying in Hua Hin.
Those who prefer to enjoy a shopping spree instead of bar hopping along the coastline should pay a visit to the area's most popular night time market. The Hua Hin Night Market is not only one of the best bargain hotspots in Thailand but also a great place for picking up tasteful souvenirs and handicrafts. Retailing every conceivable variety of clothing, accessories, toys and gifts imaginable, the night market is also a thriving food hub.
Travellers in search of engaging retail space with local art and crafts on display in an open air setting should look no further than the decidedly high end Cicada Night Market. As the preferred gathering point for many Hua Hin artists some of the best reasons to spend a night exploring the confines of this bustling thoroughfare are its live music and beer garden while an art gallery is also part of the landscape.
Taking tourists back on a journey across time, the Plearn Wan Living Museum is a make shift village created to resemble Thailand of centuries past. The family friendly night time attraction not only allows visitors to dig in to traditional snacks and food items but also purchase vintage Thai products that are not for sale in other markets in Hua Hin. The exhibits and showcases at this age old Thai village and immersive to say the least and the wheelchair access venue is also one of the more peaceful corners of Hua Hin for a night time excursion.
What's a night out in Hua Hin without enjoying the serenity of a cocktail at a beachside bar in paradise. The Oceanside Beach Bar is not only renowned for its extensive collection of spirits but also the weekend buffet full of entrees and the Djs that feature on its daily line-up.
Accessible to those based at the Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin or any of the many properties ranked among the best hotels in Hua Hin the Hua Hin Brewing Company is a live music Mecca like no other. As one of Hua Hin's busiest night spots, the venue also serves pub food and specialty beers brewed locally. As another exclusive club house, expect to shell out more than you would for a typical evening at the pub.
As one of the more elegant bars in Hua Hin, the Elephant Bar's 1920's inspired deco is not the only reason to indulge in a night at this iconic lounge. With the sounds of smooth jazz flowing through the night, the bar's signature drink is undoubtedly the Heritage Fizz.
Another rooftop bar and lounge with a reputation that preceded itself the views and the live bands on stage are the key reasons to head down to the East Rooftop Bar. As a hot pick venue loved by locals and expats alike the only time the rooftop bar is a not an option is when the rainy season is in full swing.
Cha Am is an area of Hua Hin that's idea for those who are on the lookout for a karaoke and disco experience in the beach capital. The Cha Am Sea region is home to countless bars and nightclubs well worth one's time.
Another party district in Hua Hin, Soi Bintabat is not only the perfect night time hangout spot for sports bar fanatics and football fans.
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