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Skylight Phuket Rooftop & Lounge

Rooftop bar and club on Bangla Road offering city views, DJ sets, and a classy escape from the street crowds.

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Hours
Daily 18:00–00:00

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

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Why go, and how to do it well

Perched on the fifth floor above the heart of Bangla Road in Patong, Skylight Phuket Rooftop & Lounge offers a elevated alternative to the chaos of the street below. The venue draws a crowd looking for a more polished nightlife experience, with strong production values, quality lighting and sound, and a DJ lineup that leans into RnB and curated edits alongside mainstream club tracks. The views over Bangla Road and the surrounding city are a genuine highlight, giving guests the energy of Patong's most famous strip without being swallowed up by it.

The atmosphere skews classy and lively rather than gritty or tourist-trap, and repeat visitors speak to its appeal — some returning more than once during the same trip. Drink prices are in line with what you'd expect from a rooftop venue in this part of Phuket, so budget accordingly. Some visitors have flagged confusion around card surcharges at the bar, so it is worth carrying cash or clarifying the payment policy with staff before ordering.

A 9pm curfew has been reported on some visits, which can affect the experience when the venue is at its busiest. Checking current operating hours before heading out is advisable, as official hours are not widely listed online. The venue is located at 70/3 Bangla Road, Patong, and is most easily found by heading up from street level.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Reviews from Google

If you're looking for a classy club with good music on Bangla road this is the one. Great views of the city, music and atmosphere are fantastic. Drink prices are to be expected. I found the bar staff a bit slow to take orders when it got busier during the night, however they were quick one they had taken your order. Staff very friendly. Overall good spot for a night out.

Awesome atmosphere - very classy and fun! It also had a fantastic view of the city around, and was removed enough to get away from the big crowds on the street! Would come here again! The prices on food, drinks, and hookah are very fair. The live entertainment brought the entire experience together!

The food is fair, but the asked of extra charges and taxes doesn’t make any sense, the manager Taha said it’s the law policy taking extra 15% of using card payments which make no sense that the customer should pay for that

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5th Floor 70/3 Bangla Rd, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand

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Tips for Visiting Nightlife & Bars

Know the Closing Times

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Buy Bucket Drinks Cautiously

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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.

Skylight Phuket Rooftop & Lounge: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skylight Phuket Rooftop & Lounge worth visiting?

Skylight Phuket Rooftop & Lounge holds a 4.1★ rating from 33 Google reviews — a strong rating for nightlife & bars in Phuket.

What are the opening hours of Skylight Phuket Rooftop & Lounge?

Skylight Phuket Rooftop & Lounge is typically open 18:00–00:00 — 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 Skylight Phuket Rooftop & Lounge?

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 Skylight Phuket Rooftop & Lounge located?

Skylight Phuket Rooftop & Lounge is at 5th Floor 70/3 Bangla Rd, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).

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