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Sky View the Rooftop Cafe and Restaurant

Rooftop shisha lounge in Kathu serving food, fresh juices, and live music with views over Phuket.

4.1(141)
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Hours
Daily 16:00–02:00

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
Monday16:00–02:00
Tuesday16:00–02:00
Wednesday16:00–02:00
Thursday16:00–02:00
Friday16:00–02:00
Saturday16:00–02:00
Sunday16:00–02:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

Perched above Kathu in central Phuket, this rooftop venue has built a reputation as one of the area's go-to destinations for shisha, drawing visitors specifically for its wide selection of hookah flavors alongside views across the surrounding landscape. The combination of an elevated setting, sea views on clear evenings, and a genuinely social atmosphere gives it a distinct character that sets it apart from standard rooftop bars.

Beyond shisha, the venue packs in considerable variety — a full restaurant, fresh juice kiosks, live band performances, and even on-site massage services make it a self-contained evening out rather than a single-stop drink. Visitors consistently highlight the friendly staff and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, and the owner is noted for being hands-on and hospitable. It draws a crowd that leans into the experience, so expect a lively rather than quiet setting.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Aug 2026

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Reviews from Google

If you are in phuket and u didn't smoke sky view hookah/sheesha,, Like you missed alot. Best hookah/sheesha, friendly staff, great atmosphere, many flavors and beautiful sea view. I just want to say Woww. Love it ❤

This place offers everything, Shisha, restaurants, fresh juice kiosks, live band, massage, all in 1, it worth to pay it a visit an stay for a cool smoke :)))

Place is great for shisha and having fun enjoying the view

A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 141 reviews on Google.

V7WW+QJ3, Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand

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Know the Closing Times

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Buy Bucket Drinks Cautiously

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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.

Sky View the Rooftop Cafe and Restaurant: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sky View the Rooftop Cafe and Restaurant worth visiting?

Sky View the Rooftop Cafe and Restaurant holds a 4.1★ rating from 141 Google reviews — a strong rating for nightlife & bars in Phuket.

What are the opening hours of Sky View the Rooftop Cafe and Restaurant?

Sky View the Rooftop Cafe and Restaurant is typically open 16:00–02:00 — 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.

When is the best time to visit Sky View the Rooftop Cafe and Restaurant?

The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough seas).

Where is Sky View the Rooftop Cafe and Restaurant located?

Sky View the Rooftop Cafe and Restaurant is at V7WW+QJ3, Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).

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