5 Best Phuket Rooftop Bars & Restaurants
The Highest Nightlife in Phuket
While Phuket does not have too many tall buildings for the style of vertigo-inducing bars and clubs of Bangkok’s rooftops, it makes up for it with the fantastic views you can enjoy from sun-kissed terraces. The sunset views from Patong’s rooftops are particularly breathtaking, as proved by the sheer number of bars and restaurants taking advantage of elevated locations.
The best rooftop bars in Phuket all feature first-class food, a great choice of beverages and elegant, chic settings in which you can fully enjoy the spectacles that surround you. Being significantly closer to the ground, that spectacle is perhaps not what you would expect of the grand title of ‘rooftop bar’, but they remain excellent places to chill out and enjoy a beautiful sunset followed by a cool and relaxing evening.
1. Baba Nest at Sri Panwa Resort
Infinity pools and superb cocktails near Panwa Beach
Good for: Luxury, Nightlife, Photo
Baba Nest at Sri Panwa Phuket may have a fairly remote location but it’s widely regarded as one of the best rooftop bars in the world. Strikingly simple in design, it’s just a large open deck surrounded on all sides by an infinity-edge pool. It’s the stunning 360-degree views which make it so renowned.
Highly exclusive, there’s limited available space and reservations are essential. Both in-house guests and those not staying in Sri Panwa have a minimum-spend requirement. Given that the extensive drinks menu features high-end cocktails, that’s not going to be a difficult to reach. Arrive just before sunset and take in the stunning scenery while sipping on cool drinks. Read more
Location: 88 Sakdidej Rd, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Daily from 5 pm to 8 pm
Phone: +66 (0)76 371 000
Baba Nest at Sri Panwa Resort
2. The Surface Restaurant & Bar at La Flora Resort & Spa
Patong Beach opulent oasis
Good for: Food, Luxury, Photo
The Surface Restaurant & Bar has a great location atop La Flora Resort & Spa. You’ll find it right in the middle of Patong Beach, with only a couple of stories between you and the sand. It means that you get unrivaled sea views, making this one of the best places in the area to watch the sunset. Add an unobtrusive musical backdrop, some great western fusion food, an amazing wine list and a choice of dozens of mocktails and cocktails and you have a recipe for romance.
Enjoy the great view of the sea while feasting on the restaurant’s celebrated Seafood Basket, containing lobster, squid, white prawns, sea bass (or red snapper), clams, and mussels.
Location: 39 Thawewong Rd, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Open: Daily from 5.30 pm to midnight
Phone: +66 (0)76 344 241
The Surface Restaurant & Bar at La Flora Resort & Spa
3. ROMDEE Phuket at Quip Bed & Breakfast
A Phuket Town legend
Good for: Food, Nightlife, Photo
ROMDEE Phuket on the roof of the Quip Bed & Breakfast has a unique and quirky style, some great signature cocktails and a lobster-laden menu of Thai dishes. One of the first rooftop restaurants and bars in Phuket Town, it’s split into two areas. The covered dining section is best for enjoying lobster Pad Thai and deep-fried lobster wontons.
The lounge beyond is ringed with an ornamental pond, which you can sit over in custom-made relaxing seats, which look and feel like they evolved from a hammock. Admire the view of the busy city and the small river running through that is well worth a 5-floor slog upstairs, with no elevator alternate. Read more
Location: 54 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Sunday–Friday from 8 am to midnight, Saturday 24/7
ROMDEE Phuket at Quip Bed & Breakfast
4. On Top Day & Night Beach Club
The rooftop gem of Hotel Swissôtel Resort Phuket Patong Beach
Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife
On Top Day & Night Beach Club is an impressive poolside party venue whose name comes from the fact that it’s ‘on top’ of the Hotel Swissôtel Patong Beach. You’ll get a view over the 7th-floor balcony to the urban hustle and bustle below, so it’s great for people-watching. The club itself is stunning and features a great choice of signature drinks and dishes.
Take a seat at the funky bar, in the luxurious cabanas or on the sofas and sun loungers on the lawn or around the pool for great music and a friendly party atmosphere.
Location: V7PV+X9W, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0)76 337 000
On Top Day & Night Beach Club
5. KEE Sky Lounge & Restaurant at The Kee Resort & Spa
Fantastic drinks and tasty cuisine near Patong Beach
Good for: Food, Nightlife, Photo
The Kee Sky Lounge is at the end of Soi Sea Dragon, Bangla Road’s most famous off-shoot. The venue has a good view of the center of Patong. Reached by riding in a glass elevator to the top of The Kee Resort & Spa, the lounge has a chic and colorful style.
A drinks list of 20+ cocktails makes this an impressive sundowner spot and a great place to start a night of partying. To fuel your rooftop adventures, try some of the highlights from the east-meets-west menu such as wasabi-encrusted tuna steak and Cajun swordfish with tomato lime salsa. Read more
Location: 152/1 Thawewong Rd, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Open: Daily from 5.30 pm to midnight
Phone: +66 (0)65 384 8831
KEE Sky Lounge & Restaurant at The Kee Resort & Spa
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