Koh Tao Nightlife - Bars & Clubs

AC Bar

Area: Sairee
Style: Beach Bar/Club

AC Bar is a party hotspot for young travelers and island divemasters.  They host regular party nights reminiscent of the full moon parties with the glow paint and beach attire.  The late night parties usually offer good discounts on beverages and the music is pumping to the early hours of the morning.  Keep an eye out for posters advertising their next big night.
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Bar Next Door

Area: Chalok Ban Khao
Style: Beach Bar

The Bar Next Door is a lively beach hangout in Chalok Bay.  Serving local and international alcohol,  special shots, and the famous "night dive" cocktail, visitors find themselves coming back again and again.  The atmosphere is social, with lots of laughs and entertainment being passed around.  Often in the later hours you will catch everyone dancing around the bar celebrating the beautiful Koh Tao nights.  Give Bar Next Door a try for a fun intimate evening of laughter and dancing.
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Buddha Bar

Area: Chalok Ban Khao
Style: Beach Bar
Tel.: 082 804 3114

Located in Chalok Bay, Buddha Bar is truly the place where everybody knows your name.  An intimate and lively bar which encourages all visitors to get to know each other.  The seating on the floor in true thai style, but the music is in good taste.  There are always a lot of smiles, stories and shots going around so get ready to meet your holiday local bar.
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Choppers Sports Bar

Area: Sairee
Style: Sports Bar

Choppers Sports Bar is located in central Sairee and is the go to spot for all televised sports.  They have several telivisions and big screens which channel international sporting events.  The bar serves both local and international beers on tap and becomes a lively hangout in the evenings.  They have a BBQ based menu to help with all the beer and provide live music for a fun atmosphere.  Its common to see people dancing on the tables in the late evenings or just enjoying the pool table and discounted drinks.  Choppers is also the beginning meeting point for the Koh Tao weekly pubcrawal.
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Fishbowl Beach Bar

Area: Sairee
Style: Beach Bar

Fishbowl is currently Koh Tao's most popular late evening hangout.  Located in central Sairee directly on the beach, the combination of live acoustic music, amazing fire shows, comfortable beach seats, and lively dance club makes this spot the place to see and be seen.  Travelers and divemasters are always lingering in the late evenings for a night of socializing, dancing, and living life to the full.  Whether you start off at Fishbowl or not, you are likely going to end up there at the end of the night, so enjoy the beach vibe.
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Fizz Beach Lounge

Area: Sairee
Style: Beach Bar/Club/Restaurant

Fizz beach lounge aside from being a delicious international restaurant (see restaurants) is also a lively party atmosphere with live DJs on Saturday nights and during special events.  Being directly on the beach, Fizz is a wonderful place to grab a happy hour drink and see the sunset.  Their list of international and domestic beverages makes sure you get what you need while enjoying your company and the view.
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Koh Tao Pub Crawl

Area: Meet in Sairee
Style: Drinking Frenzy
Tel.: 080 717 5355

Feel like partying and not sure where to go?  Why not check out the “original” Koh Tao Pub Crawl.  Taking place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, this extremely popular night takes you on a fun filled traipse through Koh Tao’s night-time hotspots.  A pool party, cabaret show, live music and beach party are just some of the things on the menu. Sounds like expensive fun?  Not at all the night costs a ridiculously cheap 380 THB and includes a free bucket, 2 free shots, free t-shirt, free admission and all night happy hour prices in each bar.

Enjoy Koh Tao’s famous “Queens Cabaret Show” a special drag/ladyboy performance you can even get up on stage yourself at the end of the night if you feel up for it, the islands top DJ’s and live bands and get wet at the pool party. If you like to party and you want to meet new people this is without doubt the way to do it.  Check in for the pub crawl is at Choppers Bar in Sairee at 7 pm each Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Arrive early and get an extra free shot, go on the pub crawl a second time and only pay 280 THB, third time is free!).  Please be aware that the pub crawl does not operate some nights, mainly if Monday, Wednesday or Friday falls one day before, on or one day after then full moon parrty. 

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Lotus Beach Bar

Area: Sairee
Style: Beach Bar

Lotus Beach Bar is a Koh Tao classic bar that has been enjoyed by thousands of travellers over the years.  Centrally located on Sairee beach the evening begins with relaxed happy hour sunset drinks followed by acoustic live music.  In the later hours of the night, the music starts pumping and the beach party begins.  With holiday makers dancing on the shores, this lively spot is a great place to meet other visitors and trade stories over a bucket.  The night always ends with "American Pie" which brings the whole bar into a happy farewell sing-along.  Lotus Beach Bar is exactly where you want to party whilst on a paradise beach holiday.
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Maya Bar

Area: Sairee
Style: Beach Bar/Club

Maya Bar has been gaining in popularity on the Koh Tao party circuit.  The tastefully decorated beach bar allows for a touch of class while dancing the night away under the stars.  Live Dj's provide an eclectic playlist that sets the mood for a fun and lively night.  Maya Bar hosts regular party nights and fills up with regulars and travelers passing by.  During the day you can order a drink and relax on their beach loungers.  If staying into the night, you will find yourself in a social atmosphere with great tunes.
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The Earth House Bar and Restaurant

Area: Between Mae Haad and Chalok Baan Kao
Style: Bar/Restaurant
Tel.: 081 080 4842

The Earth House will be closed during the month of May (only) 2013.  The Earth house is a friendly bar stocked with the best range of import Beers and Ciders from around the world on Koh Tao. Whether you’re looking for local English ciders to the most famous Belgium Beers drop in and see what’s on offer or new to the house.  They offer some of the best flavoured vodka shots on the island and is the original flavoured vodka bar on Koh Tao Established in 2004 for The Finnish Customers and friends. Kerry the owner of the business has been serving for 8 years and is famous for her Finnish Flavored vodka range and newly introduced fruit infused vodka range.

During the late afternoon they serve yummy bar meals available daily from 3pm to 9pm. Portions are limited and menu changes daily depending on the kitchen. They will also allow you to order from your favourite restaurants on Koh Tao and they will plate it up for you....  The Earth House...keeping it down to Earth.
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