OTop Shopping Plaza

This is in the top end of Patong away from Bangla road and near Hard Rock Cafe and Hooters. Has many market shops at the front of the bars so plenty to keep the missus happy while you have a few beers. 40 + Bars in a cabana style a very friendly and relaxed area for a few beers before heading for Bangla road about 10 minute tuk tuk away.

Soi Bel Aire

This is in the center of Patong away from Bangla road and next to Bel Aire Resort. 20 + Bars in a cabana style a very friendly and relaxed area for a few beers before heading for bangla road about 10 minute walk away.

Soi Freedom

Old Soi Eric Location, Lots of beer bars of both sides of the soi, this soi only has one music system so good for a relaxing drink. Also has a cabaret show or live music at the end of the soi to watch.

Soi Gonzo

Lot’s of beer bars on both sides. They have a single DJ playing the music to all bars.

Soi Sea Dragon

This Soi has beer bars and go go bars, the biggest number of go go bars in Phuket are located in this Soi. Worth a visit if you have not been to any, some are saucier than others, especially later in the evening.

Soi Tiger

This is a busy place, with over 40 bars but having a single DJ. A lot of the bars in this Complex have regular dancers on their bars to entertain you.

Happy Road

Cowboy Bar with Free Pool.

Soi Crocodile

This is a very busy Soi in high season, Many ladyboys are dancing for your entertainment, there is always a big crowd in the soi outside taking photographs etc ,please note the ‘girls’ charge 100 baht for your picture with them.

Moulin Rose Cabaret Show ( Ladyboy Show ) is situated at the back of this Soi.

Platinum Complex

This is a complex with a total of 11 bars but only 6 Bars open at the Moment, and one Agogo on the second floor. They have a single DJ playing the music to all bars. A lot of the bars in this Complex have regular dancers on their bars to entertain you. If you like a girl or enjoy the game you can buy her a lady drink. ( 150 – 200 Baht )

Soi Easy

Soi Easy has a few bars and one discotheque on second floor. Hollywood/p>

Caution - watch out for the steps and ramp on the way out at the end of the night.

Soi Eric

The same amount of bars as the other Soi’s but you can sit down away from the bar in a more relaxed atmosphere in the centre of the soi.

Soi Tiger 1

This is a busy place, with lots of bars but having a single DJ. It is located under the Tiger discotheque. A lot of the bars in this Complex have regular dancers on their bars to entertain you. This complex is always busy with people drinking before going to the nightclubs.

Sukhumvit Road ( Formly Soi Moodies )

Located opposite C&N Hotel Patong, off Rat-U-Thit Road. Now Only has Clothes Shops inside.

Soi Lion

This is one of the smallest soi’s on Bangla Road but is laid out similar to other soi’s with bars on both sides and is much more brightly lit, good if your are young and handsome.

Soi San Sabai

This has a few bars, restaurants so a good place to start your night off. It’s located at the top end of Bangla Road Patong. At the end of the night this soi really gets busy from people either going for a quick bite to eat before going home.

Paradise Complex

This is the gay entertainment area of Patong. Here you can find bars, karaoke and nightclubs. It is located near the Paradise Hotel. If you are not into the gay scene then give it a wide berth as there are no straight places in this part for you to visit.

Soi Sea Pearl – Located on Sawatdirak Rd, Patong

Not many beer bars open but it’s near many big hotels.

Phuket Town nightlife

Phuket Town has some nightlife, mainly orientated to Thai people, less frequented by Tourists. There is not a main entertainment area like Patong but some lively spots scattered around the town.

Main places to note are:-

Karon & Kata Nightlife

Karon & Kata have a number of beer bars however no nightclubs, but recommended for those looking for a quieter night out.

Kamala Nightlife

There are no nightclubs or Go Go Bars in Kamala; it is a much smaller and quieter village than Patong. There are approximately 70 bars found in three distinct areas, the main high street, the main road leading to the beach and the beach itself, accessed by the north end of the village. There are a lot of good quality and very good value restaurants; probably the best known is Rockfish.

Best known and must visit bars:-

We could go on, you will find your own favorites, full of action or for that quieter night out.