Joanna James
While the Phi Phi Islands in Thailand offer plenty of coastal adventures during the day, once the sun has set, they play host to an eclectic nightlife scene too. Here are some of the top spots to visit at night be it to chill out by the sea enjoying our favourite drinks or dancing your cares away!
At the popular Loh Dalum Beach on Koh Phi Phi Don is where you will find the Slinky Beach Bar known for offering not just an ideal place to drink but dance at an open-air nightclub as well. It serves diverse cocktails sometimes even offered free of charge to get the party atmosphere going; check to see if the mechanical bull is working if you want to try a wild ride too! You can get fire shows and live performances here and though there's no food or onsite bathroom, you get restaurants and public bathrooms close by.
Reggae music fans and those in search of fun nightlife can head to the Reggae Bar found in-between Loh Dalum and another popular coastal locale, Tonsai. While you can order various drinks including cocktails and watch sports on TV here, it also has a rather unique allure; it's where one can witness thrilling Muay Thai boxing displays that add to the experience. What to get more involved? Those who are brave (or drunk) enough have a chance to take part in a Muay Thai battle in exchange for drinks!
If you are looking for a more laidback nightlife vibe at a luxury hotel, Phi Phi Island has some great beachfront restaurants too where you can savour delectable dinners amidst ocean breezes. This is what awaits at the Api Restaurant & Bar that can be found on the east coast of Phi Phi Don overlooking the scenic Loh Ba Gao Bay. Part of SAii Phi Phi Island Village, this charming dining venue features special theme nights and live music in the evenings as well. The menu consists of both Thai and Western favourites, while drinks include red and white wines, beers, champagne, whiskies, cocktails and more.
Located on Tonsai Bay's eastern side, Carlito's Bar is a well-known beachfront nightclub too that attracts many visitors due to the hotels found in its vicinity. It serves the famous "buckets" you will undoubtedly come across when enjoying the nightlife in Thailand; it's literally a bucket one can buy with alcohol and energy drinks to fuel through a night of partying! A key aspect of this bar is that it also offers one a chance to learn 'fire poi dancing' which can be practised during the day and performed at night.
Those looking to unwind amidst beachside bliss will be delighted with what the Sunflower Beach Bar has to offer in its ideal location at the Loh Dalum Bay's northern end. Look to get there late afternoon in time to get a good spot from which to catch a spellbinding sunset; there are mats and hammocks here too. After sunset, you can watch a fire show, followed by dinner with a choice of local and international dishes. Of course, there are plenty of drinks to enjoy too as you celebrate another night on an island paradise.
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