Joanna James
One thing that comes to mind when thinking about Phuket is an image of people lounging at beaches enjoying the tropical sun. But the clubs and bars found on the island offer great nocturnal fun as well.
Your trip to Phuket remains incomplete until you visit a beach bar. Even if you don't have a lot of time for bar hopping, Bliss Beach Club is a place that deserves a bit of your time, especially if you are there with your family. You can spend an entire day at the place; rent a beach lounge for US$ 10 and spend some time at the beach, and once the dusk starts to emerge, you can go back in and let the DJ rock you with some funky tunes.
It takes only 20 minutes for you to get to this place from Phuket Town. If you want to go somewhere that offers food, drinks, and scenic views, Kata Rocks Bar and Lounge is where you should go. The bar features a top restaurant in Phuket that serves delicious dishes, and the onsite bar is known for spoiling its customers with quality drinks.
This is different from the usual sort of bar you find in Phuket; the place is set amidst charming scenery, and it is known for spectacular sunsets. Wassa Homemade Bar is located at the top of a forested hill that overlooks the Patong Bay. The bar is family-owned, and the staff are in their element serving customers. The ambience of the place is calming to the mind.
With its homely interior and the coastal location, Molly Marlone's Irish Pub attracts tourists and locals in equal measure; the bar is one of the oldest bars found on the island. There's a cosy setting inside the bar with comfortable seating arrangements and air-conditioning; there's outside seating as well. The place is spacious enough for big crowds to hang out, and the bar transforms its calm ambience into an animated one by playing hip music at 10 pm.
If you want some time away from all that hustle and bustle, visit Small Bar. This is one of the places in Phuket that can be described the same way as Bill Bently Pub: quirky and authentic. Several resorts and guesthouses surround the place, so it is an easy walk for those who are lodged around the area. The bar is attractive to those who want to spend a few hours in pure relaxation; it also touts a diverse range of drinks and delicious food.
Whenever you feel like having a bit of drink, you can go to Smiley Bar. Its recent renovations have given it a better outlook, and people now find it more interesting. There are plenty of tables and chairs, so you can go there with a big group of friends and chat away the evening while sipping drinks. If you want alfresco, there's an outside seating arrangement as well. Smiley Bar celebrates major holidays like St. Patrick's Day, and it attracts a heterogeneous crowd.
This is a unique addition to the list of bars found in Phuket; in fact, it is a combi van serving cold, delicious drinks. The van goes to hot spots on the island and indulges the liquor cravings of big crowds. All the drinks are reasonably priced, so if you have nothing more than a slightly generous night allowance, Oatto Bar is your option.
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