Ko Phangan Nightlife

Very cool atmosphere, good music, hammocks, excellent drinks. I also spottted some chilums changing hands....:-).
Also food available, but we never ate there, so dunno the taste of it.

Also few huts for rent.

Dress Code: Are you kidding? Well, lets say this way; the waiters didnt wear any shirts.
So, basically very casual...

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This is the Chai Bar that was located on the beach the last time we visited. For some reason they had to move and another chill bar was left in its place. When we finally figured out where this bar was, we were relived.....the people who run Chai are the niest ever. WE had a great time with them all. They now have an extended menu and we tried the food one night and it was great. The kitchen stays open well past anything in Tong Nai Pan and Pins wife is the cook. Very good and inexpensive even compared to beach side restaurants. Note: no BBQ.
Note: just tell them your hungry and they will cook you up something fresh and filling. We found this as the best method to order as they would cook things for which they did well and/or for which they had ingredients for. :)

Dress Code: N/A

"Another few days have gone by here in paradise(Ko Tao). Exactly how many we don´t know. Since last time we have been to Ko Phan Ghan and The Full Moon Party (the biggest outdoor rave party in the world). The party was great! We estimate that there were somewhere between 5-7000 people dancing the night away, at the Haad Rin Beach.

The day after the party (which we believe was yesterday) we sleept."

Dress Code: Everything goes.... yes everything!

There are many bars in Thong Nai Pan, though not all are consistently open. Each bar picks a day of the week to have a party, so there is always somewhere to go. My top picks on Yai Beach:

1) Funky Buddha- Sunday and Thursday nights (sometimes only Thursdays if it is slow). DJ Lai plays funky house and electro house music, this place has a nightclub feel and gets going late in the night. Staff can be dodgy.

2) Yai Bar- a social meeting spot on the beach. Pool tables, fire shows, drinks under the stars.

3) Yard Bar- a hidden gem, chillout bar in the village with great cocktails, & an outdoor cinema. (closed 2008)

4) Nu Bar- more upscale, huge list of cocktails, pool table, very large and spread out so good for couples who want a little privacy.

5) Hideaway Bar- this is actually on Noi beach, on Friday nights. The locals from both Thong Nai Pans go, as well as most tourists. Standard music but a good social scene. You can walk from one beach to the other, take a torch.

The Game Bar on Yai beach is also very nice, but hasn't been open for awhile.

Dress Code: no dress code (are you kidding?)

A group of us wandered up the road to try this place and so glad that we did.

It is like being in an overgrown tree house, with different parts to sit in. We were here when the rain suddenly came down. So the guy's at the bar picked up their guitars and started playing. My boyfriend and a couple of others got going on the drums. It was a brilliant night.

Just watch the stairs to the bathroom, they are a little slippery in the rain!

Dress Code: No dress code

This bar is set into the rocks in the shape of a pirates ship. It is very chilled with cushions scattered around. The staff are friendly. They do have party nights normally a couple of nights before the full moon. Because of where they are situated on the beach they do have a little beach to themselves. This place is for dry weather as there is no shelter.

Just watch yourself after a few drinks as you may fall over board, the sides are pretty low.

Dress Code: No dress code

Set into the rocks at one end of Had Yao beach, this is a great place to relax and gaze out to the sea. Or if you have had enough of the sea, watch any football or rugby that maybe on. The staff are really friendly and full of smiles. Drinks are reasonably priced and the chicken burger is delicious.

If you don't like the music, have a flick through their music selection and choose something else.

Dress Code: No dress code

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Most of the partying in Haad Rin is done right there on the beach.
Many people take thier "bucket of joy" and get themselves down onto the beach where the tunes pump out till very late.
We were here for the half moon party and the music went on at the beach till 7am the next day.
There are some really excellent fire dancing displays to be seen as well. (see photo below)

Dress Code: Very little, because the nights are warm. (usually)
Whatever you like really.