Insider presents a selection of the bars in Kata π₯ The best ones go first ππΌ
Vechno Molodoy | Bar
A new bar in Kata with a simple menu and affordable prices. Places like this are hard to find in Phuket! Itβs located on the second floor of the Sunlique restaurant. The barβs name, βVechno Molodoyβ (Forever Young), refers to a well-known song in Russia. Everyone knows the continuation: βForever...
Sensorica PanAsian restaurant
Sensorica β an exclusive multi-level lounge space for relaxing with friends or family on the picturesque Kata coast. This cozy and stylish venue offers a warm atmosphere, attentive service, and exquisite cuisine. The menu features signature dishes by a Russian chef, prepared with the grand spirit of Russian hospitality. Tender...
Sunlique Rooftop Restaurant
Sunlique Rooftop Restaurant in Phuket with stunning views on Kata Beach. The menu is European with elements of Russian and Thai cuisine. Guest favorites include fettuccine with confit duck, duck liver pate with mint jam, classic "Caesar," and signature cocktails. Service at Sunlique Rooftop Restaurant in Kata deserves special praise;...
DOXA Skybar
DOXA Skybar in Phuket is a stylish rooftop spot with a laid-back beach club vibe β good music, an easy evening pace, and a celebratory mood without the pretension. The main reason to come up here is the panoramic views and sunsets, turning a simple cocktail into an experience. The...
Black Pearl Art & Bar
Black Pearl Art & Bar is a cozy reggae bar perched on a hillside above Kata Noi, tucked away from the traffic and noise of the main road. Itβs the kind of place where you can truly unwind β lounging on bamboo platforms with cushions, listening to a mellow playlist,...
Canopy Tree Bar
Canopy Tree Bar is a hotel bar in Kata on the grounds of Novotel Kata Avista β ideal for a quiet evening without the bustle. Itβs designed as a cosy open-air bar where itβs natural to linger β whether youβre winding down after the beach, catching up over unhurried conversation,...
Inspired cocktails and wine
Inspired Cocktails and Wine is a small bar in Phuketβs Kata area β easy to spot from the road, next to Kata View Guest House and not far from the beach. Inside, it feels warm and homey, yet everything is neat and spotless. Itβs the kind of place people drop...
Mustache Bar & Restaurant
Mustache Bar & Restaurant is a bar-restaurant in Phuket with beautiful interior and live music in the evenings. This intimate spot, with its soft lighting, makes you feel right at home, as if the waitstaff were old friends β they smile and ask how you're doing. Theyβre also great at...
Stone Bar and Surfskate
A real gem for those looking to unwind in a laid-back setting. This small bar near Kata Noi has a chill vibe: reggae music, a funny local dog named Stone, and an "everyone's a friend" atmosphere. Skaters will appreciate the mini ramp, and the surfboard-decorated interior makes you want to...
Tree Bay Clubhouse
Tree Bay Clubhouse in Phuket is a viewpoint and restaurant perched high above the coastline. The main reason to come is the panoramic sunset over the sea and nearby islands: the sky turns golden fast, and the place looks especially stunning during golden hour. Arriving around 5:00β5:30 pm is ideal...
Back Catβs Bar
A great bar in its traditional form. For entertainment there is live music (visitors can also take a microphone!), billiards (many tables), beerpong, kicker. There is always fresh Guinness on tap, as well as bottled versions of various non-Thai beers. The atmosphere here is very fun and welcoming, and the...
Suβ s Bar
Suβs Bar is a small, intimate spot in Phuket with a cozy terrace overlooking a lively street. Itβs a great place to settle in for the evening and watch the city move by: the vibe is relaxed and unhurried, with a solid music backdrop rather than noisy crowds. Live music...
SKA BAR & Kata seafood Restaurant
SKA BAR & Kata Seafood Restaurant sits at the far end of Kata Beach, right by the rocks β a spot where the sound of the waves follows you all evening and itβs easy to stay longer than you planned. Its biggest draw is the ocean view and sunsets: tables...
Moon Terrace Lounge
π Moon Terrace is one of the most romantic bars and lounges in Phuket. It's as if it floats between the stars and the sea β the design of the space creates the illusion of a starry sky. Located on the rooftop of the METADEE hotel, the lounge offers a...