Your Phuket rooftop bars must-do list!
Phuket rooftop bars are just a handful, but the trend has started and is here to stay, especially after the success of the many Phuket Beach Clubs; people are always attracted by bars with a little something on top; you just have to look at the growing list of Bangkok Rooftop Bars to see how popular this way to end the day is,
A law in Phuket says that construction within 200 m of the beach cannot be higher than a coconut tree (12m). This law was passed about 15 years ago, which explains the few exceptions, such as the Royal Paradise Hotel, Patong Tower and Centara Tower in Karon.
Don’t expect some high rooftop bars such as Vertigo or the famous Sky Bar, the most famous rooftop bars in Bangkok. On the other hand, Phuket has lovely hills, and many small bars are taking advantage of the panoramic views up there. Most of them won’t cost you too much. The most famous hillside bars are Baba Nest in Cape Panwa, After Beach Bar on Kata Noi and Heaven Rooftop bar near Kata Noi beach.
1. Baba Nest at Sri Panwa
Baba Nest at Sri Panwa is the ultimate rooftop bar in Phuket. It’s far, hard to find, hard to get, and there is usually two weeks waiting list to get a table, but it’s worth it. Once you get a table, hold a cocktail or a glass of Champagne, and witness a glorious sunset over Panwa Bay, you will know why you went through this. Baba Nest is in Sri Panwa Hotel, on the remote Cape Panwa in the southeast of Phuket Island, high above Phuket Aquarium. Read more
Location: Cape Panwa – Sri Panwa Hotel
Address: Sri Panwa Phuket, 88/5 Sakdidej Rd, Tambon Wichit, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000
Open: 5 pm – 9 pm
Phone: 076 371 000
Price: Very high
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2. Akoya Star Lounge
Akoya Star Lounge is an upmarket rooftop bar and tapas restaurant at V Villas Phuket by MGallery in Ao Yon Beach, a secluded cove southeast of Phuket. Every evening, the place is full of Instagram and selfie lovers, so you must book in advance. You also need to know that the minimum spending is 2,354 baht per person, which makes it rather expensive.
Location: Ao Yon Beach – V Villas Phuket by MGallery
Address: Moo 8 Ao Yon Road, Wichit, Muang, Phuket 83000
Phone: 076 630 939
Hours: 5 pm – 11 pm
Price: Very high
3. The Sundeck
The Sundeck, one of the latest rooftop bars in Phuket, is a lounge bar and restaurant with a fantastic view, high above the beautiful Kata Noi Beach, not far from the famous Karon viewpoint, the famous hill from which you can see the famous three bays. You can stop any time of the day at The Sundeck, even for a drink with a view, as it is a perfect spot to take a short break with a view and good music during your Phuket exploration. Read more
Location: Kata Noi Beach
Address: 228 Pasak Road, Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang, Chang Wat Phuket 83000
Open: 11 am – 10 pm
Phone: 064 142 5496
Price: High
4. Heaven
Heaven Rooftop Restaurant is a little-known viewpoint terrace located just below the famous Karon Viewpoint. Heaven Bar is in the trendy style usually found on beach clubs and is a great place to end the day with a sunset. Most importantly, it offers amazing views over the three bays of Kata Noi Beach, Kata Beach and Karon Beach, further in the back. The food is a mix of Thai, Italian and Russian, as most guests were Russian. The place plays some lounge or house background music, not too loud, that fits the atmosphere well. Read more
Location: Near Karon Viewpoint
Address: 6 Soi Leammumnai, Tambon Karon, Phuket 83100
Open:5 pm – 10 pm
Phone: 093 140 0113
Price: Affordable
5. Malika at Kalima Resort
Malika Terrace and Sky Bar are part of the Kalima Resort on the west coast of Phuket, between Patong and Kamala beaches. The Malika Terrace is an outdoor restaurant on the resort’s rooftop, offering panoramic views of the Andaman Sea and Patong Bay. The restaurant serves a variety of Thai and international cuisine, including fresh seafood, grilled meats, and vegetarian options. The bar offers a wide range of drinks, including creative cocktails, wine, and beer, and is the perfect place to relax and unwind while taking in the stunning views of Phuket.
Location: between Patong and Kamala
Address: 338/1 Phrabarami Rd, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150
Phone: 076 358 999
Hours: 5.30 pm – Midnight
6. Sunset Deck at L’arome by the Sea
The Sunset Deck at L’Arôme by the Sea in Ptong Beach is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif while watching the sun sink below the horizon. With its comfortable seating and unobstructed views, it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Location: Kalim Beach
Address: 247 Phrabarami Rd, Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150
Hours: 4 pm – 11 pm, closed on Monday
Phone: 076 346 271
7. The Roof Top at Anantara Layan
Beach House Layan and Roof Top by Anantara are two exclusive venues on the same beach of the Anantara Layan Phuket. The rooftop is vast and very comfortable, and you can choose to sit on large sofas or at small dining tables by the water. The rooftop is only on the third floor, but the sunset views are fantastic!
Location: Layan Beach – Anantara Layan Phuket Resort
Address: 168, Soi Layan 4, Choeng Thale, Phuket, 83110
Phone: 076 317 200
Rooftop hours: 4 pm to midnight
8. L’arome by the Sea
L’Arôme by the Sea, which is at the north end of Kalim Beach, is also a rooftop bar open from 4 pm, and if you get lucky, you will enjoy a sunset on Patong Bay.
Location: Kalim Beach
Address: 247 Phrabarami Rd, Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150
Hours: 4 pm – 11 pm, closed on Monday
Phone: 076 346 271
9. Vanilla Sky at Cape Sienna
Vanilla Sky offers a stunning and unobstructed 180-degree panorama above the bay, with Rayee Beach on the left and the main beach of Kamala on the right. The bar is large enough to accommodate everyone but of course, better to come a little early to get the best seats. Read more
Location: Kamala Beach (Cape Sienna Hotel)
Address: 18/40 Moo 6, Layi-Nakalay Road, Kamala, Phuket 83150
Open: 5 pm – 12 am
Phone: 076 337 300
10. Casa Boho at Hyatt Regency
At the end of your long day on the beach or exploration around Phuket, Casa Boho, a Mexican rooftop bar and restaurant, is the highlight of the Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort. Phuket now also boasts rooftops that offer views surpassing those of Bangkok. After a day of exploration, we indulged in excellent wines by the glass and cocktails for an hour by the infinity pool, enjoying a stunning sunset over Kamala Cove. Your holiday can’t get any better! Read more
Location: Kamala Beach – Hyatt Regency Resort
Address: 16/12 Moo 6 Tambon Kamala, Amphur Kathu Phuket Chang Wat Phuket 83150
Open: 6 pm – 10 pm
Phone: 076 231 234
11. Sea in the Sky
Located on top of the Sea Galleri Hotel by Katathani in Kata Noi Beach, Sea in the Sky is a bar and restaurant situated on a large rooftop. The rooftop has a unique position and provides a beautiful view of both Kata Noi Bay and Kata Beach. A must-see attraction on the rooftop is a huge wooden ship that offers cosy sofa seating and serves as a fun photo spot for selfies and Instagram pictures.
Location: Kata Noi Beach – The Sea Galleri Hotel
Address: 216/9 Koktanod Road [Kata-Saiyuan], Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100, Thailand
Hours: 5.30 pm – 11.30 pm
Tel: 093 575 1788 or 076 318 350 Ext.1881
12. Patong Sunset View
Patong Sunset View is an excellent restaurant with a fantastic panoramic view of the entire bay of Patong beach. The food is good and well-priced, making it a great and easy-to-reach spot for a relaxing sunset. The best places on the edge of the balconies are in the most demand, so you should call in the morning to book a good table. Read more
Location: Patong Beach
Address: 60/1 Hasip Pee Road, Kathu Patong Beach, Phuket 83150
Open: 2 pm – 12 am
Phone: 087 887 8039
13. Andaman Sky Lounge
Andaman Sky Lounge is one of Phuket’s least-known rooftop bars and restaurants. It’s quite easy to find this place in Patong, but it took us a while to review it. The bar is on the 19th floor of the Andaman Beach Suite and can accommodate between 30 to 50 people. The tower is 21 floors high and just a couple of blocks from the beach, making it a great place to enjoy the sunset. Read more
Location: Patong Beach
Address: 60/12 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd Patong, Phuket 83150
Open: 5 pm – 11 pm
Phone: 076 341 879
Altitude: 19th floor
14. After Beach Bar
After Beach Bar is a modest-looking sunset bar in Phuket with a strong reggae identity found just passed Kata Noi Beach on the way to Nai Harn Beach. It’s a simple-looking bar with thatched roofs, but After Beach Bar is known to have one of the most amazing panoramas on the island, a superb bird’s eye view of the pristine blue bay of Kata Noi Beach. Read more
Location: Kata Noi Beach
Address: 44 Thanon Kata, Tambon Karon, Phuket 83100
Open: 9 am – 10 pm
Phone: 084 745 9365
Price: Affordable
15. The Kee Sky Lounge
The amazing Kee Sky Lounge rooftop on the 7th floor of the Kee Resort in Patong is a vast terrace built on two levels. The first one with a circular bar and great sofas to enjoy the music played by the DJ. Key Sky Lounge is an absolute must at the end of the day when the sun sets go up there, order a drink with some food from the menu and get a unique viewpoint of the bay of Patong on one side and the city on the other. It might just be seven floors, but the sunset photos you get from the top are amazing! Read more
Location: Patong Beach – The Kee Resort
Address: The Kee Resort, 152/1 Thaveewong Rd., Patong Beach
Open: 5 pm – 12 am
Phone: 076 335 888
Floor: 6th and 7th
Price: A little high – Happy Hour available
16. Sizzle Rooftop
Sizzle Rooftop Bar in Phuket is a fantastic spot for an unforgettable sunset experience, offering views of the Andaman Sea and lush mountains. Enjoy carefully crafted cocktails, local beers, and premium wines while soaking in the sunset. The modern design and comfortable seating create a relaxed atmosphere, perfect after a day on the beach or after you explore Phuket. Sizzle’s menu includes churrasco, steaks, and seafood, all expertly grilled. The friendly ambience and diverse music make it great for romantic moments or lively gatherings.
Location: Patong Beach
Address: Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong, 39/9, Muen-Ngern Rd, Patong Beach
Open: 4.30 pm – 11.30 pm
Tel: 076 681 681
17. Starbucks Sinae Phuket
Starbucks Sinae is an unusual and unexpected version of the famous Seattle-based coffee shop, perched at the top of Sinae Hotel on Koh Siray Island. Koh Sirey is an island located east of Phuket Town and connected to Phuket by a bridge so short that it never felt like an island.
Location: Sinae Phuket, Koh Sirey
Address: Koh Siray Sinae Luxury Hotel Phuket 888 Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Hours: 10 am – 8 pm
18. Roxane Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
Located in the middle of Patong beachroad, Roxane Rooftop on the fourth floor of the building is an understated gem. While the casuarina trees may partially obstruct the view, it is still beautiful and the atmosphere is unique. The bartender is highly skilled, and the team is super friendly.
Location: Patong Beach
Address: 104 Thawewong Rd, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
Hours: 8 am – 12 am
Phone: 066 042 0979
19. 360 at Phuket Pavilions
With so many restaurants in Phuket, picking a new romantic dining venue we haven’t yet tried would be challenging. But once again, Phuket hides little gems you need to take the time to discover, and Phuket Pavilions is one of them. Of course, we heard of it before, but it is so out of the way you almost have to deserve it. Read more
Location: Layan (Phuket Pavilions)
Address: 31/, 232/1 Moo 6 Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110
Open: 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Tel: 076 317 600
Price: High
20. On The Roof
‘On The Roof’ is a vast, breezy rooftop at the Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach, with plenty of comfortable seating and views of Kamala Beach. The location in the north of Kamala is quiet, and the beach is beautiful. You can have a drink or even eat there. Don’t miss the happy hour from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm—two glasses for the price of one. Read more
Location: Kamala Beach – Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach
Address: 118/16 Moo 3, Kamala Beach, Phuket 83150
Phone: 076 303 700
Open: 4 pm – 11 pm
21. The Surface at La Flora Resort
The Surface Rooftop Bar at La Flora Hotel in Patong is one of the few rooftops of Phuket, but as beach clubs did, the number seems to be growing. Like in Bangkok, people seem irresistibly attracted to rooftops as everything looks so much better from up there, and the photos are so beautiful. Read more
Location: Patong Beach (La Flora Resort)
Address: 39 Taweewong Road, Patong Beach, Phuket 83150
Open: 5.30 pm – 12 am
Phone: 076 344 241
Price: Moderate
22. Estrella Sky Lounge at Novotel Phokeethra
Estrela is one of the least-known rooftop bars in Phuket but an excellent place to enjoy panoramic views of Phuket Town. Estrela rooftop lounge is on the 18th floor of the Novotel Phokeethra. Estrela’s interior is a surprisingly cosy wine and whisky bar in this modest part of Phuket Town, with a small terrace on each side. The place creates an intimate atmosphere with dark woods and artificial candlelights. Read more
Location: Phuket Town (Novotel Phokeethra)
Address: 40/5 Chanacharoen Rd, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000
Open: 10 am – 00:30 am, Happy Hour: 5 pm to 8 pm
Phone: 076 397 777
23. Quip Rooftop Bar
Quip Sky Bar is a lovely rooftop bar and restaurant at the top of the Quip Hotel in Phuket town. The hotel is original and fun to visit, with an old Austin car used as a reception counter. Since it is close to the historical streets of Phuket Town (Thalang Road, Dibuk Road and Phang Nga Road), it is an excellent way to cool down with a drink in an unexpected location. Don’t picture a sophisticated Bangkok rooftop bar here; it is a large wooden platform with incandescent lights hanging from wooden poles and comfy bean bags to crash in and look at the sky above. While the view from up there (and it’s not high either) is not particularly impressive, the result works well. Read more
Location: Phuket Town
Address: 54 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Phuket Town 83000
Open: 4 pm – 12 am
Phone: 076 355 052
Price: Affordable
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