Soi RCA Drinking bar
A plain, no-frills Ao Nang drinking bar that's best as one stop on a longer wander.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Open 24 hours daily
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.
Details
Full opening hours
Krabi after dark
Something to book for the evening in Krabi.
Why go, and how to do it well
The name borrows from Bangkok's RCA strip, but don't arrive expecting clubs and door queues. This is a small, casual bar in Ao Nang, the sort of place you drop into after a day on the boats when you want something cold and no decisions to make. Music in the background, nobody dressed up, and none of the beachfront markup you'll pay a few streets over.
That's both the appeal and the limit. If you want a serious cocktail list, a sea view, or somewhere to build a whole evening around, this isn't the one. Treat it as a stop on a walk along the strip. Put your head in, read the crowd, stay if it suits you and move on if it doesn't. Whatever you wore to the beach is fine.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Soi RCA Drinking bar, round out your day in Krabi with contrasting stops nearby.
168 4203, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, 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 RCA Drinking bar: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soi RCA Drinking bar worth visiting?
Soi RCA Drinking bar holds a 4.3★ rating from 97 Google reviews — a strong rating for nightlife & bars in Krabi.
What are the opening hours of Soi RCA Drinking bar?
Soi RCA Drinking 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.
When is the best time to visit Soi RCA Drinking bar?
The best months to visit Krabi are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – September (rough Andaman seas).
Where is Soi RCA Drinking bar located?
Soi RCA Drinking bar is at 168 4203, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand, in Krabi. Getting around Krabi: Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach); Songthaews in Ao Nang.
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