How to Enjoy Nightlife During Your Phuket Trip
Often regarded as Thailand's self-proclaimed party capital, the beach holiday hub that is Phuket is also a night owl's dream destination. Home to some of the country's top nightclubs and bars, having a grand old time in Phuket will not prove difficult for even the pickiest partygoers. From hitting the best dance floors in town to catching Bali's eclectic live musical performances, here are some tips on enjoying an assortment of distractions during a night out in Phuket.
Those who wish to make the most of their night time excursions in Phuket should ideally find a strategic base in the beach hub. Whether it's the Layan Residences by Anantara or any other pool villas in Phuket, it is necessary to make sure your accommodation provider is conveniently located and offers easy access to the city's best clubs and bars. Those who are unable to find a centrally located resort within close range of Phuket's beach clubs and live music joints should instead aim to find a base near public transport links as this can also help one make the most of one's after-hours adventures a more convenient experience.
2. Hit the Dance Floor
When it comes to hip and happening night clubs in Phuket, tourists will find an array of exciting options from Bangla Road to Beach Road. Some of the biggest and most popular clubs on the island include Illuzion, which is a massive and exclusive nightclub where aerialists and international Dj's are a regular feature while the Sugar Club is the perfect disco for hip-hop fans of all ages. Located on the 3rd level of the Seduction Nightclub, globally renowned hip-hop acts are known to entertain crowds at this pricey club. Spread out across three floors, the Tiger Nightclub is perhaps the best place to dance the night away in Bangla Road.
3. Go Bar Hopping
Those looking for quiet drinking holes with a lot of character or loud sports bars with the music blaring will find what they are looking for and everything in between in Phuket. The Prohibition Bar is perhaps the best place for cocktails and a unique ambience as the bar is housed in a Sino-Portuguese building down Yaowarat Road. Other bars worth the time include the Zimplex and the Siam Supper Club where fantastic meals and bar grub are served up in style. The Baba Nest Rooftop Bar and the Quip Sky Bar are also highly sought after drinking hubs in town owing to the spectacular views accessible from their vaulted locations.
4. Catch Live Performances
Patong is the heartland of Phuket's live music scene and those who venture down to some of the area's top cafes and music lounges are likely to discover tunes they can sway to. Jazz fanatics will find no better locale than Music Matters on Chanacharoen Road in the heart of town. Head to the venue on Wednesdays when Jazz is officially the order of the day and the Music Matter Collective can be seen jamming with talented local artists from far and wide. The Hard Rock Café is equally compelling with its iconic live performance venues that can seat up to 600 guests at a time while the Rockin' Angels is a blues bar par excellence in the beach capital's Chinatown area.
5. Explore the Beach Clubs
Set near the ocean, the beach clubs of Phuket offer fantastic food, live entertainment and delicious cocktails all for the price of one. The Paradise Beach Club, where some of Phuket's most memorable full moon parties take place is known for its fire dance recitals and laser showcases while the Xana Beach Club is better known as the home of the continent's lengthiest swim-up bar. The Kudo Beach Club is another option for partygoers will cash to spare.
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