High bar
A no-fuss island bar where one drink after the boat turns into three and the night just drifts.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Open 24 hours daily
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
- Carry Your Passport or a Copy
- Clubs and some bars check IDs strictly, especially in Bangkok's Thonglor, RCA, and Sukhumvit areas. A photo of your passport info page on your phone usually works, but carrying a laminated photocopy is safer.
Why go, and how to do it well
Koh Lipe doesn't do polished, and this place doesn't try. It's a casual bar in the island mould, priced mid-range, built for that stretch of evening after the snorkelling boats come back and everyone's still salty and a bit sunburnt. Cold drinks, easy talk, no dress code anyone will enforce. If you want cocktail theatre and a curated playlist, you'll be happier elsewhere on the island. If you want somewhere to sit and let the night go slack, this is it.
I'd treat it as a first stop rather than a destination. Koh Lipe is small enough that you can wander between bars in a few minutes, so start here, see who's around, and move on if the mood isn't right. Evenings are when it makes sense. Turning up mid-afternoon is a different, quieter experience.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026 · How we check places
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After High bar, round out your day in Koh Lipe with contrasting stops nearby.
F8P5+PF7 Unnamed Road Tambon Ko Tarutao, Amphoe Mueang Satun, Chang Wat Satun 91000, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Nightlife & Bars
Know the Closing Times
Legal closing time is 2 AM for most venues, though enforcement varies. In Bangkok's designated entertainment zones (RCA, Silom Soi 2/4, Khao San), some clubs stay open until 4 AM. Islands tend to be more relaxed about hours.
Buy Bucket Drinks Cautiously
Island bucket drinks (mixed spirits in a small bucket) are cheap and fun but notoriously strong and inconsistent. Stick to one, stay hydrated, and never leave your drink unattended at beach parties.
Arrange Your Ride Home
Use Grab (ride-hailing app) to get home safely — taxis outside nightlife areas late at night often refuse meters. Set up the app before going out, and keep your phone charged.
High bar: Frequently Asked Questions
Is High bar worth visiting?
High bar holds a 4.6★ rating from 39 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated nightlife & bars in Koh Lipe.
What are the opening hours of High bar?
High bar is open 24 hours a day — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
How expensive is High bar?
High bar is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other nightlife & bars in Koh Lipe.
When is the best time to visit High bar?
The best months to visit Koh Lipe are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Chinese New Year — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (monsoon; many businesses close).
Where is High bar located?
High bar is at F8P5+PF7 Unnamed Road Tambon Ko Tarutao, Amphoe Mueang Satun, Chang Wat Satun 91000, Thailand, in Koh Lipe. Getting around Koh Lipe: Walking — the island is under 3 km end to end; Motorbike taxis with sidecars for luggage runs.
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Tarutao National Park
Fifty-one wild islands, an old prison colony, and none of the polish of Thailand's famous archipelagos.
Sunset Beach
A tranquil west-facing beach on Koh Lipe, known for calm waters and vivid evening sunsets.
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