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Soi RCA Drinking bar

A plain, no-frills Ao Nang drinking bar that's best as one stop on a longer wander.

4.3(97)
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Hours
Open 24 hours daily

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
168 4203, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand
Website
www.facebook.com/drinkingbar.aonang
Full opening hours
MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

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Why go, and how to do it well

The name borrows from Bangkok's RCA strip, but don't arrive expecting clubs and lines at the door. 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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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: May – October (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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