Slinky Bar
Beachfront bar in Ao Nang known for nightly fire shows, cocktail buckets, and a mechanical bull.
This is mostly beach bars with fire shows and buckets, plus an Irish pub and a couple of late-night places that don't shut until 3am. Slinky Bar takes the top spot, though Bob Bar is the one I'd point at if you want cheap drinks and a friendlier crowd. Nearly everything sits in the mid-range band.
Beachfront bar in Ao Nang known for nightly fire shows, cocktail buckets, and a mechanical bull.
A laid-back reggae bar in Ao Nang serving tropical cocktails with an easy, open-air vibe.
A popular mid-range bar on Phi Phi Islands, open every evening from 5pm until midnight.
Where to stay
My pick at each price level in Phi Phi Islands, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 9 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#1Luxury · 5-star
SAii Phi Phi Island Village Resort4.5 (5,076 reviews)
Unfussy beachfront resort with 3 restaurants & a gym, plus an outdoor pool, a spa & free breakfast.
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#5Mid-range · 4-star
Phi Phi CoCo Beach Resort4.2 (1,918 reviews)
A beach base away from the party strip, for people who want Phi Phi's water without the noise all night.
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#2Budget · 3-star
Phi Phi The Beach Resort4.3 (2,629 reviews)
A beachfront base on Phi Phi for people who want the boat trips, not the bar crawl.
Check ratesLively Ao Nang bar with fire performers and live music, drawing crowds most evenings.
A budget-friendly bar on the Phi Phi Islands open daily and pulling in strong reviews from travelers.
A highly rated beachside bar on Koh Phi Phi, open nightly until 3am with a lively island atmosphere.
A familiar slice of Ireland on Phi Phi Island, serving drinks and good vibes from morning to midnight.
A beachside bar on Koh Phi Phi serving drinks and good vibes from midday to late evening.
A lively Phi Phi Islands bar open daily until the early hours, drawing a relaxed crowd of travelers.
A popular mid-range bar on Phi Phi Island open daily until 2am, drawing a lively crowd night after night.