What to Do at Night in Phuket Town?
Phuket Town offers a more laid-back nightlife compared to the bustling Patong Beach, but still provides plenty of options to suit different moods and preferences. You can enjoy artisanal cocktails in chic, hidden bars, listen to live music in intimate settings, or discover local culture through vibrant dinner shows, Phuket Town has become a trendy place full of surprises.
The nightlife scene here is as eclectic as it is dynamic, with options ranging from laid-back venues to chill out with friends to lively spots where the music and energy keep the party going late into the night. Most of these nightlife spots are found in the Old Town area, easy to reach on foot if you’re hoping to do some bar hopping.
The Library
The Library is a stylish cocktail bar hidden away inside a shophouse in the Old Town. Its street entry is deceptively simple, but once inside, you’ll find an eye-catching and colourful place with a vaulted ceiling and a long bar backed by a wall of books. The Library’s bartenders mix and shake their cocktails with flair, and the DJ music gets progressively louder and livelier as the night goes on. It often gets crowded as the night goes on, so expect to find a standing room only if arriving late. The large cocktail menu has a mix of classic drinks, cocktail shots, and signature cocktails like the “Flaming Library Lava” and “Love You All”. You won’t get much reading done at The Library, but you’ll have a good time!
Address: Tambon 11 Ratsada Rd, Amphoe Mueang Phuket 83000
Open: 5 pm – 12 am
Phone: 096 649 2612
Siam Niramit
Siam Niramit offers an elaborate show, buffet dinner, and a model village that recreates life as it was in Thailand a century ago. Be sure to arrive before the show to take some time to wander through the village, where the unique arts, crafts, architecture, and traditional clothing of different regions of Thailand are on display. The stage show is a spectacular production, with some 100 performers and colourful lights and special effects throughout. Thai history and mythology are brought to life with music, dance, and elaborate costumes. Photography is not allowed in the show. However, photos are welcomed in the village and courtyard areas, where you’ll see demonstrations of traditional activities and music.
Location: Phuket Town Outskirts (Bypass road)
Address: 55/81 Chalermprakiat Ratchakan Thi 9 Road, Tambon Ko Kaeo, Phuket 83000
Open: 5.30 pm – 10:30 pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Phone: 076 335 000
Price: 1,500 baht, Gold Seat: 1,700 baht, Platinum seat: 1,900 baht. +300 baht for adult dinner, + 150 Baht for children dinner, + 300 Baht for hotel transfer.
2. Papazula
Papazula is a bar and restaurant with a friendly chillout vibe, found at the edge of the Old Town area on Phuket Road. Formerly called the Rasta Cafe, Papazula has a good-sized food menu with Turkish, Thai and Western dishes, as well as a range of drinks to try – those in search of a halal meal will find it here. The bar and dining area are spread over two floors, with both indoor and outdoor tables and a long bar counter to relax and enjoy the live bands. The large open-air space has been skilfully decorated with a mix of Thai retro posters and décor items to create a classic Thai pub atmosphere. Good for a fun night out with few pretensions.
Address: 15 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Hours: 12 pm – 12 am
Phone: 076 390 799
Rockin’ Angels
Rockin’ Angels Café is easy to find if wandering the Old Town streets at night-time – just listen for the sound of a band rocking out and make your way there. Set in a shophouse in the Phuket Old Town’s Yaowarat Road, Rockin’ Angels has been the go-to spot for rock and blues music lovers for over two decades. It’s an easygoing, friendly place serving well-priced drinks in a cosy setting where music memorabilia covers the walls. Various local bands play here regularly, along with the occasional international artist. As a favourite gathering spot for musicians, it’s a common sight to see people from the crowd getting up on stage to perform with the band.
Address: 55 Yaowarad Rd, T. Taladyai, A. Muang, Phuket 83000
Hours: 5 pm – 12.30 am
Phone: 065 642 4585
Junkyard Theatre Phuket
Junkyard Theatre Phuket is a beautiful venue staging a range of locally produced dinner theatre shows. The creative, colourful and quirky shows at Junkyard Theatre also highlight sustainability, with all sets and props created from trash collected from around Phuket. Check with the theatre to see what’s playing currently, but productions have included such shows as “A Night at the Junkyard” with cabaret-style acts inspired by Thai and expat experiences, and “Deathtrap”, a witty murder mystery by the American playwright Ira Levin. Junkyard Theatre is on the bypass road next to the IKEA just outside Phuket Town. Dinner theatre tickets include a three-course meal, while show-only tickets are also available.
Location: Phuket Town By Pass road (next to IKEA)
Address: 49/6 Chalermprakiat Rd Ror 9 road, Ratsada, Phuket 83000
Hours: dates vary; check their website
Phone: 061 174 3716
Quip Hotel Rooftop Bar
Quip Sky Bar is an open-air bar found on the rooftop of the Quip Bed & Breakfast Hotel in Phuket Town (formerly called Pig on the Roof). Found on Phuket Road, it’s a bit outside the main Old Town area, but it offers views of the historic clock tower and some of the Old Town buildings, and the hotel itself has a quirky retro design. Getting to the bar requires a climb up the hotel stairs to the 5th floor, so you’ll be good and thirsty by the time you reach it! They serve beers, cocktails, and food at a reasonable price. A good time to go is 6-7 pm to catch the sunset views or on Sunday evenings for refreshments after visiting the Old Town Sunday Street Market nearby.
Address: 54 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Phuket Town 83000
Open: 4 pm – 12 am
Phone: 076 355 052
Price: Affordable
Cue Bar in Phuket Town
Estrela Sky Lounge
Good Vibes P-Town
Anfield Cafe
Club No. 43
PHUKET TOWN NIGHT MARKETS
Phuket Town’s night markets, like Chillva Market and Naka Weekend Market, are vibrant and bustling with local food, snacks, and unique accessories and even souvenirs to take home. They offer a glimpse into Thai daily life, making them a must-visit for their intense, colourful, and local atmosphere.
Chillva Market
Chillva Market Phuket is one of the only weekday night markets on the island, with a young and fun vibe. Many items on sale are original and local creations: clothing, jewellery, sports shoes, accessories and gadgets. Don’t miss this chance to try some local food while visiting. Salty or sweet and colourful snacks are one of the main ingredients of the market’s success. Chillva Market kept growing in size and a beautiful area was added in the back of the original market.
Address: 141/2 Yaowarat Road, Phuket 83000
Hours: 5 pm – 11 pm – Wednesday to Saturday – Sunday closed
Phone: 099 152 1919
Price: Free
Sunday Walking Street Market
Phuket Sunday Walking Street Market is called ‘Lard Yai Market’ by locals and is the most popular attraction in Phuket Town. This 360-metre-long street market was an instant success, adding a much-needed event to the historical part of town. Every Sunday from 4 pm to 9 pm (and often beyond), the once quiet Thalang Road turns into a busy street.
Location: Thalang Road
Open: Sunday 4 pm – 9 pm
Phone: 081 677 9851
Price: Free
Indy Market
Phuket Indy Night Market is a fun, young, creative little night market in Phuket Town, located on Limelight Avenue, a small lane off Dibuk Road, not far from the well-known Raya Restaurant. It’s not as popular as it used to be, but it’s still an interesting place to spend an evening on a weekday if you are in this part of town.
Address: Limelight Avenue, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Open: Wed, Thu, Fri, 4 pm – 10 pm
Phone: 089 474 5253
Price: Free
