Lamai Beach Nightlife

In high and peak seasons, Lamai is a good alternative to Chaweng - equal in choice and atmoshere - though in a more concentrated area. In amongst the numerous hostess bars gems can be found such as the longstanding Bauhaus not to mention a couple of new nightclubs such as Sub and one or two Thai venues showing live music very popular with locals particularly when they host bands down from Bangkok.

If you want to keep up with current sports events check out the blackboard at Billabong bar on the main strip near McDonald's. Friendly staff and a decent sound system will make your visit one worth repeating.

The Siam Bar and Grill is an up and coming hub for live entertainment. An Elvis impersonator show, regular live music and the ladies mud wrestling are just some of the fun spectacles drawing visitors in to their air-conditioned premises. Lamai also has it's own cabaret venue in the Banana Boat Bar where you can enjoy a cabaret style stage show performed by some of Samui's hottest new katoey starlets (female impersonators).

Coconut Bar & Terrace
Situated within the Buriraya Resort & Spa, the Coconut Bar & Terrace is one of the island's best cocktail lounges. The bar seats about 30 and has a small but concise cocktail list as well as a fine wines and spirit menu.

The decor is an impressive mixture of Thai and contemporary design and the bar looks out towards the beach with spectacular sunset and sea views. There are also delicious light snacks and a good range of afternoon teas and coffees available.

Buriraya Resort and Spa Route 4169, Between Chaweng and Lamai.
Open 10:30am - 12am

Buddy Beer Bar
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The owners of Buddy Beer clearly had this adage in mind when they successfully reproduced one of the Khao San R oad's busiest bars on Koh Samui. The Buddy Beer Bar and adjacent Suzie Pub both follow the Bangkok template that has proved to be a big hit with the backpacker faithful for the past few years: cheap beer, loud music, authentic local cuisine and an anything goes party atmosphere.

There's also a sizable outdoor area between the two, lit up - quite literally like a football pitch - with huge floodlights, and sun loungers by the sea to chill out on during the day. Route 4169, Lamai. Open 11am - 2am.

Fusion
A musical oasis in a dessert of dodgy girly bars playing dodgy euro-house; Fusion breaks the mould with acid jazz, funk, soul and drum & base nights. The bar itself is invitingly dark and there's plenty of comfortable seating around the small dance floor. Main Road, Lamai.
Open 6pm - 2am.


 

Sub Club
Opened in early 2003, the Sub Club tries hard with decent DJ's, playing house and techno at high volume, a good drinks selection with lots of promotions and professional dancers from Bangkok to whip the crowd up into a frenzy. It's probably necessary to mention that the dancers are not strippers or go-go girls - everything is kept tasteful. Sports fans may be impressed by the gigantic screen that looms over the beer garden.
Main Road, Lamai.
Open 9pm - 2am.

And don't worry if you came to Ko Samui to relax & enjoy the beach there are still a few beach bars and restaurants scattered along Lamai Beach.