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Reggae Bar

An open-air reggae bar on the Ao Nang strip where one drink easily turns into three.

4.5(1,942)$$$$Ao Ton Sai Pier · 5 min walk
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Plan your visit

Hours
Daily 18:00–01:00
Price
$$$$
Mid-range
Getting there
Ao Ton Sai Pier
5 min walk

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
Monday18:00–01:00
Tuesday18:00–01:00
Wednesday18:00–01:00
Thursday18:00–01:00
Friday18:00–01:00
Saturday18:00–01:00
Sunday18:00–01:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

The kind of bar you drift into after a day on the water and leave much later than planned. It sits on the Ao Nang strip, open-sided so the evening air moves through, with a reggae playlist doing most of the work on mood. Nobody's dressed up. Nobody's rushing.

Cocktails are the main event, tropical stuff and the classics, at prices that don't punish a second round. The crowd is a mix of travelers and locals, and it's an easy room to talk to strangers in, which makes it a good pick if you're solo or a pair who don't fancy a quiet dinner. If you want a club, a big sound system and a dance floor, this isn't that. It's a sit, drink, chat sort of place, and it's better for it.

My advice is to turn up not long after opening. You'll get a decent seat, the strip is still calm, and you can watch it fill up around you rather than fighting your way in at eleven.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026

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Experience hints

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125/55 Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand

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Reggae Bar: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reggae Bar worth visiting?

Reggae Bar holds a 4.5★ rating from 1,942 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated nightlife & bars in Phi Phi Islands.

What are the opening hours of Reggae Bar?

Reggae Bar is typically open 18:00–01:00 — 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 Reggae Bar?

Reggae Bar is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other nightlife & bars in Phi Phi Islands.

When is the best time to visit Reggae Bar?

The best months to visit Phi Phi Islands 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 crossings, storm swell).

Where is Reggae Bar located?

Reggae Bar is at 125/55 Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand, in Phi Phi Islands. Getting around Phi Phi Islands: Walking — Tonsai village and the twin bays are entirely pedestrian; Longtail taxis to Long Beach and the outer bays.

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