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TWIST Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

Rooftop bar and restaurant on the 19th floor of Royal Phuket City Hotel, open nightly from 5 PM.

4.7(318)
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Hours
Daily 17:00–00:00

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Full opening hours
Monday17:00–00:00
Tuesday17:00–00:00
Wednesday17:00–00:00
Thursday17:00–00:00
Friday17:00–00:00
Saturday17:00–00:00
Sunday17:00–00:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

Perched on the 19th floor of the Royal Phuket City Hotel on Phangnga Road in central Phuket, TWIST offers a rooftop dining and bar experience above the city's rooftops. The elevated setting draws both residents and visitors seeking evening cocktails and a full restaurant menu away from the bustle of street level, with the nighttime cityscape serving as a natural backdrop once the sun goes down.

The venue is open daily from 5 PM to midnight, making it suited to sundowners, dinner, or late-evening drinks. Regulars praise the food and cocktail quality alongside the attentive and well-trained service, with the night view drawing particular appreciation. The open rooftop position means weather can affect visibility, so clear evenings offer the most rewarding experience, particularly around sunset when the sky over Phuket adds to the atmosphere. Prices are considered reasonable by visitors given the location and setting.

The restaurant does host special events on occasions such as New Year's Eve, and conditions and pricing on those nights differ significantly from a standard visit. It is worth checking the website at twistphuket.com or contacting the venue directly before attending any advertised event to confirm exactly what is included. For a standard evening visit, arriving around 5 PM to 6 PM allows guests to settle in before full darkness and choose seating comfortably. The central Phangnga Road address is straightforward to reach by taxi or tuk-tuk from most parts of Phuket. Smart casual dress fits the setting well.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Reviews from Google

I lived in Phuket around 6 years now and tried a lot of restaurants. This one is one of the best. Great food and cocktails. The view is amazing. The staff is super friendly, easy to find also when you need service. Not often I feel wow over a restaurant visit, but this is one of that pearls and a must visit if you stay around Phuket town or just want to explore old town.

food and service was really good and music was nice. only thing that was a little disappointing was the view bc it was super cloudy and raining but thats not the restaurants fault lol

We celebrated New Year’s Eve at this restaurant. I don’t understand what we paid 3,000 for — it was absolutely not worth it. A buffet and an afterparty were announced, but no one informed us that the buffet would only be available until 10:00 PM. Luckily, we arrived at 9:00 PM; otherwise, we would have been left without food. The food was quite simple, mostly standard Thai-style dishes, nothing special. During that time there was a live performance. Then, at 10:00 PM, all the food was removed, and until midnight we just sat there for two hours with quiet background music. There was no fun, no dancing at all. Everyone was told to go and stand on the terrace — just standing there for two hours. It was a very strange way to celebrate New Year’s Eve. If we had known the format would be this awful, we would never have spent 3,000 on it.

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19 Fl., Royal Phuket City Hotel ชั้น 19 โรงแรมรอยัลภูเก็ตซิตี้ 154 Phangnga Rd, T. Taladyai A. Muang Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

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TWIST Rooftop Restaurant & Bar: Frequently Asked Questions

Is TWIST Rooftop Restaurant & Bar worth visiting?

TWIST Rooftop Restaurant & Bar holds a 4.7★ rating from 318 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Phuket.

What are the opening hours of TWIST Rooftop Restaurant & Bar?

TWIST Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is typically open 17:00–00:00 — 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 TWIST Rooftop Restaurant & Bar?

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 TWIST Rooftop Restaurant & Bar located?

TWIST Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is at 19 Fl., Royal Phuket City Hotel ชั้น 19 โรงแรมรอยัลภูเก็ตซิตี้ 154 Phangnga Rd, T. Taladyai A. Muang Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).

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