Diza Bar

A budget-friendly bar on Koh Tao offering a laid-back spot to drink and unwind after a day of diving.

3.7(58)$$$$

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Price: $$$$; Budget

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

Address: 14/143 Moo 1 Koh Tao, ตำบล เกาะเต่า อำเภอเกาะพะงัน สุราษฎร์ธานี 84360, Thailand

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Why go, and how to do it well

Diza Bar is a casual, budget-friendly watering hole situated on Koh Tao, the small island in the Gulf of Thailand renowned for its diving scene and relaxed island lifestyle. It sits within the broader Koh Tao community and caters to the mix of backpackers, divers, and travelers who pass through the island looking for an easygoing place to kick back with a drink.

Visitors can expect a no-frills bar atmosphere typical of Koh Tao's more relaxed nightlife offerings, where the focus is on affordable drinks and a casual social environment rather than a polished or high-energy club experience. It suits travelers who prefer a quieter setting over the louder beach party scene found elsewhere on the island.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026

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14/143 Moo 1 Koh Tao, ตำบล เกาะเต่า อำเภอเกาะพะงัน สุราษฎร์ธานี 84360, 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.

Diza Bar: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diza Bar worth visiting?

Diza Bar holds a 3.7★ rating from 58 Google reviews. Reviews are mixed, so check recent visitor feedback above to see if it fits your plans.

How expensive is Diza Bar?

Diza Bar is budget-friendly (฿) relative to other nightlife & bars in Koh Tao.

When is the best time to visit Diza Bar?

The best months to visit Koh Tao are March – September (calmest water, best visibility), with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & July – August — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: November (monsoon swell peaks).

Where is Diza Bar located?

Diza Bar is at 14/143 Moo 1 Koh Tao, ตำบล เกาะเต่า อำเภอเกาะพะงัน สุราษฎร์ธานี 84360, Thailand, in Koh Tao. Getting around Koh Tao: Walking around Sairee and Mae Haad; Motorbike rental (฿200–300/day; some concrete roads are extremely steep).

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Details

Address: 14/143 Moo 1 Koh Tao, ตำบล เกาะเต่า อำเภอเกาะพะงัน สุราษฎร์ธานี 84360, Thailand

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Visitor Information

Best time to visit

March – September (calmest water, best visibility)

Avoid: November (monsoon swell peaks)

Rainy season

October – December

Koh Tao weather by month: rain, temperatures and humidity

Avg. temperature

25°C – 32°C(77°F – 90°F)

Crowds

Moderate

Peak: December – January & July – August

Getting there

Lomprayah catamarans connect from Chumphon in about 1.5–2 hours (฿600–700). The standard route from Bangkok is an overnight bus or train to Chumphon plus the morning boat. Ferries also arrive from Koh Phangan (~1 hr) and Koh Samui (~1.5–2 hrs). No airport.

Getting around

•Walking around Sairee and Mae Haad
•Motorbike rental (฿200–300/day; some concrete roads are extremely steep)
•Longtail and dive-boat taxis to the far bays