What to Do and Where to Eat in Bang Tao
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Bang Tao Beach and the surrounding area, including Layan and Cherngtalay, have become one of the fastest-growing parts of Phuket. The beach itself is six kilometres long and backed by the Laguna Phuket resort complex, but the dining and lifestyle scene now extends well beyond the hotels. Boat Avenue in Cherngtalay is the main hub, with restaurants, cafes, a weekend market, and a Villa Market supermarket. The streets around it have filled with independent restaurants, wine bars, and brunch spots catering to the mix of long-stay residents and upmarket visitors who have settled in the area.
On the beach, Catch Beach Club and XANA Beach Club draw a daytime crowd, while the restaurant scene inland ranges from local Thai seafood places to Italian, Japanese, and modern European dining. The northern end toward Layan is quieter and more residential, with villa rentals and a handful of boutique restaurants. Cherngtalay’s Baan Don area has a morning market and some of the best affordable local food in this part of the island.
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Below is our directory of places we have visited in Bang Tao, Layan and Cherngtalay, including hotels, restaurants, beach clubs, bars and local businesses. We add new entries regularly. If you run a business in the area, you can submit it for free using the button below.
Latest Entries for Bang Tao
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Carpe Diem Beach Club
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NORA Beach Club
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Catch Beach Club
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VAMOS Phuket Spanish Tapas Bar
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TAKÉ Japanese Restaurant Phuket
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The Society by Sansiri Phuket
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Maya Beach Club Phuket
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Bisou Phuket
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Five Olives Restaurant
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La Marée Restaurant
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Joya Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Joya Restaurant & Cocktail Bar at Boat Avenue in Bang Tao Beach. Art deco interiors with crystal chandeliers, European menu, ... Read More
360° Bar & Lounge at The Pavilions Phuket
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Project Artisan
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Beach House Layan and Roof Top by Anantara
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Ember Steakhouse
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Adventure Village
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Sanook Restaurant
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JaakDin Restaurant & Bakery
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Babylon Lounge Phuket
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Kalido Restaurant
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Xana Beach Club Phuket
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RAVA Beach Club
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REBEL Rock Climbing
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Stand Up Paddle in Phuket – SUP
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Ma Doo Bua Phuket
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Beach Pig Phuket
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BEANS Coffee Roaster Phuket
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7th Floor Restaurant
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The Beach Phuket at Arinara Resort
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La Green Serenity Spa
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Hugo Hub Phuket
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IM En Ville Phuket
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Smigo’s Bar & Restaurant
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CLC Restaurant
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Black Cat Restaurant
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Casuarina Beach Club
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Brut & More
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Nouvelle Vie Paris
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Bang Tao Beach Nightlife
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Gym Club Phuket
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Getting to Bang Tao
Bang Tao is on the west coast, roughly halfway between Phuket Airport (20 minutes south) and Patong (25 minutes south via Kamala). From Phuket Town, the drive takes about 30 minutes heading northwest. The Phuket Smart Bus stops along the main road near Cherngtalay. Parking is easy at Boat Avenue and the Laguna complex, though the beach road itself has limited space during peak season.
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