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Soi Reggae Bar Street – Chaweng Nightlife Area

Free pool tables, bars open till 3am, and a crowd that actually talks to each other.

4.8(23)$$$$
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Plan your visit

Hours
Daily 16:00–03:00
Price
$$$$
Mid-range

Carry Your Passport or a Copy

Clubs and some bars check IDs strictly, the big clubs most of all. A photo of your passport info page on your phone usually works, but carrying a laminated photocopy is safer.

Details

Full opening hours
Monday16:00–03:00
Tuesday16:00–03:00
Wednesday16:00–03:00
Thursday16:00–03:00
Friday16:00–03:00
Saturday16:00–03:00
Sunday16:00–03:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

Pool is the hook here. Several of the bars along this Chaweng strip have tables you can play for free, and that changes the whole feel of a night out. You're not standing around shouting over a sound system. You're taking turns, losing to a stranger, buying the next round. Reviewers keep coming back to how friendly the bar owners and staff are, and the crowd is a genuine mix rather than the lads-only scene some people expect from Chaweng.

My advice is to treat it as a strip, not a single venue. Wander, poke your head in, and settle wherever the music and the table situation suit you. Doors open at 16:00, but nothing much happens until dark. If you want space and conversation, get there early evening. If you want the party, it runs to 03:00 every night of the week and the later hours are when it properly fills up.

Dress is casual and nobody cares what you're wearing. Mid-range prices, so it won't wreck your budget the way the beach clubs will.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026

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Reviews from Google

Soi Reaggy is the most visited street on Samui for Fun and enjoyable times. Not only for Man, also Woman have fun there. Great Bars for everything, talking, playing Pool and have Party all night long. Everyone is very welcome and the Bar Owners and Employees are super friendly. Always a must to visit Soi Reaggy 🙏🫰🥰

Good fun good time enjoy relaxing Party time 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

If come soi Reggae is very fun .and more

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G364+MRV, Soi reggae, Tambon Bo Put, Chaweng, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, 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.

Soi Reggae Bar Street – Chaweng Nightlife Area: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soi Reggae Bar Street – Chaweng Nightlife Area worth visiting?

Soi Reggae Bar Street – Chaweng Nightlife Area holds a 4.8★ rating from 23 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated nightlife & bars in Koh Samui.

What are the opening hours of Soi Reggae Bar Street – Chaweng Nightlife Area?

Soi Reggae Bar Street – Chaweng Nightlife Area is typically open 16:00–03:00 — 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 Soi Reggae Bar Street – Chaweng Nightlife Area?

Soi Reggae Bar Street – Chaweng Nightlife Area is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other nightlife & bars in Koh Samui.

When is the best time to visit Soi Reggae Bar Street – Chaweng Nightlife Area?

The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – September, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).

Where is Soi Reggae Bar Street – Chaweng Nightlife Area located?

Soi Reggae Bar Street – Chaweng Nightlife Area is at G364+MRV, Soi reggae, Tambon Bo Put, Chaweng, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.

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