11 Best Koh Samui Nightlife
What to Do After Dinner in Koh Samui?
The best Koh Samui nightlife is mostly concentrated around Chaweng Beach. Here you’ll find a variety of great nightlife entertainment options, including lounge clubs, bars, pool parties, and discos. It’s definitely the place to have fun at night in Koh Samui.
But where else is it really kicking? Each of the main resort towns in Koh Samui (Lamai, Bophut, and Maenam) has interesting nightspots to be discovered. Have a browse through our recommendations to find out where are the best places to go in Koh Samui at night.
1. Soi Green Mango
The center of Koh Samui nightlife
Good for: Nightlife, Couples
Soi Green Mango in Chaweng is Koh Samui’s “party central.” Here, a classic night out wouldn’t be complete without partying in the iconic Green Mango Club, with stops at the surrounding venues like Hush Bar, The Palms Bar & Grill Samui, and Under Bar.
Soi Green Mango is easy to find on Chaweng Beach Road, surrounded by hotels, shops, and restaurants. At night, all life seems be drawn to this small street, and you’ll hear it before you can see it. Read more
Location: Soi Green Mango, Chaweng, Bophut, Koh Samui, 84320, Thailand
Soi Green Mango
2. Ark Bar
A beachfront club with a lot of vibes
Good for: Nightlife, Photo
Ark Bar is a lively beachfront venue that offers food, beverages, and a chilled groove. It has been a Samui party institution for quite a few years. It’s a good place to mingle and party to DJ sets with like-minded travelers from all around the world.
Even though it has changed hands several times, the bar/restaurant still uses the same methods to draw people in, with fire dancers, fire shows, dining, and dancing on the beach. Ark Bar has a relaxed atmosphere that remains welcoming and family-friendly, even into the late hours. Read more
Location: G3J7+3R, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0)7 741 3333
Ark Bar
3. Coco Tams
Spectacular daily fire shows
Good for: Food, Nightlife, Photo
Coco Tams is a fun and popular beach bar in Bophut, just outside The Wharf Samui. The venue boasts an open-air layout, featuring a couple of charming palm-thatch buildings within a well-maintained area. A quaint garden separates it from Bophut Beach Road, enhancing its inviting atmosphere.
Coco Tams’s look and feel are that of an easy-going rustic beach bar, with beanbags on the beach, swing seats at the bar, cabanas, shisha, and even a large projector screen. Come here around 7 pm to enjoy fire shows on the beach. Read more
Location: 62 Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Open: Daily from 1 pm to midnight
Phone: +66 (0)91 915 5664
Coco Tams
4. Central Lamai beer bars
Drinks, live music, and Thai boxing
Good for: Shoppers, Food, Nightlife
The central Lamai beer bars occupy a 2,000-square-meter plaza in the town center. Each bar plays its own music at various volumes, so it can get quite loud at times.
These bars are happening places in high season and the plaza is a great people-watching place. The competition is tough between these venues and gets even more so on Saturday nights, with Thai boxing contests in a small ring, set in the middle of the plaza. It’s all free, you just buy a drink or 2 at one of the surrounding bars. Read more
Central Lamai beer bars
5. Nikki Beach Koh Samui
A luxurious beach club in Lipa Noi
Good for: Couples, Nightlife, Luxury
Nikki Beach Koh Samui humbly describes itself as the “sexiest place on Earth.” Located in Lipa Noi, on the western coast of Samui, this trendy beach club offers expansive buffets, live performances, beach barbecues, and movie screenings.
Thanks to its festive atmosphere, top-notch catering, and deliciously potent cocktails, Nikki Beach Koh Samui is a fashionable venue that has all you need for a memorable day (and night) on a cool tropical beachfront. Read more
Location: 96, 3, Lipa Noi, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0)7 791 4500
Nikki Beach Koh Samui
6. SEEN Beach Club Samui
Retro glamour and infinity pools
Good for: Food, Nightlife
SEEN Beach Club Samui is a swanky, retro-themed venue on Chaweng Beach, just south of Koh Samui Airport. There are plenty of colorful cushioned seats spread across checkered floors, as well as a Cali-style metallic trailer next to a swim-up cocktail bar. It’s enough to make you think you’re back in the roaring ‘50s in Koh Samui.
The beach club’s piece de resistance is its infinity pool, which rolls right out to meet Chaweng Beach. You can enjoy an extensive food menu of chilled oysters, sushi, and pizza, along with your choice of cocktails, champagnes, top-shelf spirits, and wines. Pool parties often take place at SEEN Beach Club Samui, which gets packed with well-dressed locals and travelers until late.
Location: Sala Koy Road Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Open: Daily from 11 am until late
Phone: +66 (0)7 795 6800
SEEN Beach Club Samui
7. Woobar
Panoramic views in a stylish setting
Good for: Nightlife, Photo, Luxury
Woobar, part of the stylish W Koh Samui resort, is perched on a picturesque cape that separates Bophut from Maenam. This modern, upscale bar boasts a stunning contemporary design, complemented by panoramic sea views and a spacious outdoor deck with a luxurious bathing pool. The sleek and stylish ambiance, combined with the breathtaking scenery, creates an unforgettable experience.
While Woobar doesn’t directly face the sunset, it remains a delightful spot for sundowners on Koh Samui, offering a serene and sophisticated atmosphere perfect for unwinding and enjoying the evening.
Location: 4/1 Moo 1 Tambol, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand
Open: Daily from noon to midnight
Phone: +66 (0)7 791 5999
Woobar
8. Paris Follies Cabaret
Witnessing the art of cabaret in Chaweng
Good for: Nightlife, Couples
Paris Follies Cabaret, located in the heart of Chaweng, is a must-visit entertainment venue offering a vibrant and unforgettable experience. Hosting 3 dazzling performances nightly, the show features around 20 talented performers adorned in colorful and extravagant costumes. The cabaret showcases songs dedicated to almost every nation, enhanced by an excellent lighting and sound system.
The glittering dancers exude joy and passion as they display their remarkable talents on stage. Modern and energetic, Paris Follies Cabaret is an essential stop for anyone visiting Chaweng, promising an evening of spectacular entertainment and cultural flair. Read more
Location: 166, 92 Chaweng Beach Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Open: Daily at 8.30 pm, 9.30 pm, and 10.30 pm
Phone: +66 (0)61 303 1000
Paris Follies Cabaret
9. On Street Bar
A cool, casual bar
Good for: Nightlife, Unusual
On Street Bar is one of the most original venues in Chaweng’s tremendous nightlife scene. This tiny venue, located right next to the entrance of KC Beach Club Hotel, is made of corrugated iron and recycled wood painted in bright colors.
This ramshackle design helps to draw in the crowds. Without the catchy display, the 1-meter-wide façade would be totally upstaged by its neighbor, a shop selling vivid paper chandeliers. Come here for the great atmosphere and cocktails prepared with real fruit.
Location: 12/7 Chaweng Beach Road, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Open: Monday–Saturday from 8 pm to 2 am (closed on Sundays)
Phone: +66 (0)87 552 3524
On Street Bar
10. Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
An electrifying slice of Thai culture
Good for: Nightlife, Adventure
Though it’s the smallest of the Muay Thai venues in Chaweng, Samui International Muay Thai Stadium offers an exhilarating and unique experience for fight enthusiasts. The stadium is known for its lively atmosphere, complete with energetic live commentary that keeps the audience engaged.
The stadium features an international array of fighters, showcasing their skills in bouts that are interspersed with traditional Thai music, adding a cultural touch to the excitement. Fights typically take place on Tuesdays and Fridays, with additional matches on Sundays during the high season.
Location: 3 Laem Din Road, Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0)99 334 5548
Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
11. Movie theaters in Koh Samui
The best of Thai and Western films
Good for: Couples, Families, Nightlife
You’ll find various movie theaters in Koh Samui, with the major ones being the triple-screen movie theater at the Tesco Lotus complex and the Major Cineplex Central Samui. Showing both Western and Thai movies, the movie theaters are a big hit with locals. Reasonably priced and with comfortable and spacious seating, the movie theaters provide an experience comparable to those in the West.
One unique aspect is the tradition of standing for the Thai national anthem, which plays before each feature. Additionally, as is common in many Asian movie theaters, the air conditioning is set to a very cool temperature, so be sure to bring a sweater.
Location: Tesco Lotus Samui, 1, 7, Tambon Bo Phut, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Movie theaters in Koh Samui
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