Samui's nightlife now has a world-wide reputation, and deservedly so. From chilled-out beach bars to cabaret shows, rocking clubs, happening pubs, and, of course, the legendary beach parties, there's pretty much something for everyone on the island. So get out there and enjoy yourself.

Remember that all the bars and clubs now have to close at 2am (crazy government)- so try and make the most of your evenings. If you're still not ready for bed and want to carry on clubbing, all is not lost - just head for one of the beach parties.

Billabong Surf Club
This high class Aussie watering hole situated beachside in Bophut. As might be expected the beer flows in vast quantities (including hard to find VB), but there's also a decent wine and cocktail list.

The atmosphere is very family friendly and The Billabong also acts as the official clubhouse of the Samui Simians, the islands own rugby team. Anyone interested in a game can contact them there. Also serves food (see Restaurant Guide). Fisherman's Village, Bophut.

The Elephant & Castle
Long popular amongst the Brit expat community for its authentically recreated London pub ambience, The Elephant is a great spot for whiling away a sunny afternoon (which they almost always are here) with a pint or two. Evening time it tends to get much busier as people flock from miles around to tuck into Sausage and Mash, Homemade Steak and Kidney Pie, Fish' n' Chips, Baked Spuds and the like. The Sunday Roasts are superb and there's also a surprisingly large veggie section for non-carnivores. Big Buddha Beach, 9am - 2am daily.

Frog and Gecko
Very friendly beachside bar in Bophut run by long-time Samui residents Graham and Raphaela. They're normally on hand to entertain customers throughout the evening - their weekly quiz night on Wednesdays has proved to be a huge draw. There's an excellent selection of western and Thai food, including some of the best Indian curries this side of the Taj Mahal. The Frog also has Bophut's biggest big screen for showing movies and sporting events and music to suit every taste. Bophut Fishermen's Village, noon-1am. Tel. 077 425 248.

The Islander
Good beer - 12 different types at the last count - and live sport are the name of the game at The Islander. All major sporting events are shown live; don't worry about clashes because there are enough TVs (and bars) to show two games at once. There's a genuine family atmosphere, so bring the kids along too. If you're more inclined to participate in sport than watch it, the full-size slate-bed pool table in the upstairs bar is a must. Central Chaweng, near Soi Green Mango. (Also serves food: see Restaurant Guide).

Molotov
One of the newest bars in Chaweng - serves all day breakfasts, snacks and Sunday lunches. An excellent range of beers, spirits and cocktails, including the explosive house special. Live football and other sporting events are screened regularly. Great music and a relaxed atmosphere. Free Internet access for patrons. Soi Colibri, Open 8am-2am.

The Pub
Owned and run by Steve from the Isle of Man, The Pub is result of his quest to build just the sort of bar he'd like to drink in. The Pub prides itself on offering a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where everyone's welcome. The music remains at a low level to encourage conversation and allow Steve to regale customers with anecdotes and gossip, although he quietens down occasionally if there's some good sport on one of the bar's several TVs. Bophut Fisherman's Village.

Shooters
Samui's first bona fide international standard pool hall, Shooters is located in a suitably cavernous warehouse opposite Central Samui Beach Resort and has all the bases covered - eight competition standard Brunswick tables, a soundproofed room to play in, a big screen TV for sports, a full Thai and International menu and a separate playstation and table football room for kids of all ages. Central Chaweng, Open 9am - 2am daily.

Tropical Murphy's
Good-value Irish pub with a great atmosphere and packed every night. If you're hungry, then this is the spot for blinding pub grub. Between 2pm and 5pm every day, you can pick up a pint of Carlsberg for only 50 baht. There's also draught Guinness and Kilkenny, of course. The bustling atmosphere gives the place a genuine pub feeling and the 10 (yes, 10) TVs give you every angle on all the sports that are happening as they happen. For sport fans, this bar is hard to beat. Also check out the bar upstairs with its darts, pool tables and Monday karaoke. Murphy's has live music through the week. Located across from McDonalds in Chaweng. Tel. 077 413 614

Bars & Pubs

Christy's Cabaret
Christy's is the place to go if you've got a taste for show tunes, power ballads, big hair, sequins and ladies which aren't quite what they seem to be. With 25 performers putting on a one-hour show, Christy's brings a slice of Vegas to Samui every night. Central Chaweng, near The Islander. No admission charge, showtime 11pm.

Dream Girls
Dream Girls offers two floors of Go-Go action, with a glass ceiling in between and two VIP rooms for private shows.

Admission is free, drinks are reasonably priced and couples are especially welcome. Soi Green Mango, Chaweng Beach Road, 8pm-2am except public holidays.

Secret Garden Festival 
Still going strong after 13 years, the Sunday afternoon festival is always guaranteed to attract a sizeable crowd with its friendly atmosphere, inexpensive food and decent rock and blues bands. Things get started around 4pm and wrap up about 11pm. South of the turnoff to the airport on Big Buddha Beach, 100 metres from Big Buddha Pier. Call 077-245-255, or 06-282-7852 for details. Admission free.

Live Music

Full Circle Club
Full Circle has got one of the best atmospheres in town when it's busy, and it usually is. The front bar caters to the Western dance crowd with decent selections of acid jazz, D&B and house. The back room is the place to see locals strutting their stuff to a rocking live Thai band with a selection of (mostly) female lead singers until midnight when dance DJ's take over. Central Chaweng, near Soi Green Mango.

Super Sub Club
Super Sub is an air conditioned medium sized club that plays quite hard house and trance by Samui most famous d.j's David Sambour, DJ A and DJ Longy.

The club has a full bar, cocktail list and range of beers. If the music gets too heavy you can go to the bar in the courtyard where sporting events can be viewed on their massive cinema like screen. Located in Lamai behind Fusion Bar and near 7-eleven.

Sounds
Relatively new bar/club located behind the Full Circle club featuring various local and international djs. Good sound system and range of cocktails.

Fusion Bar
Fusion has been going for a few years now and is one of the best places to hear House music in Lamai. The resident DJ Chris (Sasha) will get you moving with his funky vocal US garage! Other nights include drum n base. Lamai, Situated 50m from MacDonald's on the same side of road. 7pm - 2am.

Gecko
With Bali-Med style decor, this beach bar is frequented by trendy, house music lovers from all over the world. You can get down in the bamboo lounge or under the stars on the beach, just steps away. Hosts of the 2002 Ministry of Sound world tour, Gecko continues to innovate with its weekly Sunday afternoon beach parties, which start at 2pm and frequently host the cream of international DJs playing alongside resident Gary G. Next to Euphoria Hotel on Bophut Beach/opposite the Go-Kart track on Route 4169. Tel. 077 245 554.

Green Mango
So well established they've named the entire street after it, the cavernous Green Mango continues to attract the masses most nights. Expect radio-friendly catchy tunes and the odd classic and you won't be disappointed. After midnight, the dance floor's the busiest in town. Central Chaweng, Soi Green Mango (where else?)

Guapa
Guapa sells some of the most imaginative tapas this side of San Sebastian (with an Asian twist of course) and some of the finest liquor this side of New York. The bartender's shake and mix from one of the longest spirit selections available anywhere in Thailand - Guapa's signature Lychee Martini is especially highly recommended. Guapa's casual but classy atmosphere makes it the perfect watering hole for those seeking an altogether more sophisticated evening out than many of Chaweng's bars can offer. Guapa, South Chaweng, Soi Coliburi, Tel. 09 289 1309.

Sunset Bar 
With spectacular sunsets over the calm waters and wicked views of Koh Phangan, Koh Som and the Big Buddha Temple, this bar takes a lot of beating. Open from 5pm-2am every evening, you can watch the amazing sunsets and listen to really cool chilled house music. The drinks are very reasonably priced and the friendly, easygoing, English speaking staff are always happy to help. Big Buddha beach about 100m from the Koh Phangan ferry pier towards Big Buddha temple.

Long Island Bar 
Long Island Bar is set at the serene northern end of Lamai beach in the boutique Long Island Resort. The beachside bar is the perfect way to wind down and the bar has one of the best selections of cocktails and wines on the island. The drinks are complimented by great tunes and there is a Thai style sala (open plan chilling area) where you can get a massage or just hang out whilst sipping on a your favorite tipple. So good you'll want to stay there! Voted "Top 50 Bars In The World" by the Independent newspaper. Located behind Montana Saloon on the north end of Lamai, Tel (077)418-456

Night Clubs

Escape
Escape club is set to replace the old black moon parties that used to
be Samui's biggest monthly get-togethers. Escape is located in Chaweng on the lakeside opposite Reggae Pub and looks well setup to stage some big ol' events.
They are going to stage two to three parties a month and they will be
well publicized and so just keep your ear to the ground.So far they have had two and both have been very busy till the early morn with quite hard bangin' music from the likes of Jo Mills, D.j A and Longy.
They plan to have a variety of music in the future and set up
separate stages for hip-hop, house and other styles. Hopefully will be able to persuade some big names to make guest appearances for upcoming parties.
Worth checking for some late night malarky. Escape is located on the lakeside road that connects Chaweng beach road to Chaweng beach road-open from 10pm til late

POD Bar
POD bar has established itself as being one of the more civilized yet
funky drinking destinations on the island.The design is sleek, understated and was devised by Bed bar architects and a talented local designer.
The cocktail list has just been revised and was concocted by cocktail
guru Dick Bradsell (Atlantic, Egg, Freds).Check the famous mojitos or any of the other cocktails, which are all made with premium brands and contain at least 2 oz of booze so beware! The music is a big attraction with a mixed bag of the latest
tunes supplied by Gilles Peterson, Aaron Ross and others.Soulful house rubs shoulders with the best of neo soul, hip-hop, r'n'b and nu jazz.
Check it on Tuesdays and Fridays when Chris Samba and Richard Cain
spin the latest in soulful house and other classics.Avoid 18 to 30's hell and go to POD Bar!Food also available.Located on Soi Colibri, South Chaweng, opposite Central Samui Beach Resort. Open from 7pm-2am.Tel-(01) 891-4042 for directions.

Mint Bar
Leading the way in establishing Samui as a serious base for touring world class dj's, this stylish, air con, two floor club would look well at home in the streets of NYC, London or Sydney. Mint has seen the likes of Miguel Migs and Lisa Shaw, Samba La Casa, Matthias Heilbronn, Copyright, Funk D' Void, Jerome Sydenham, Krafty Kuts, Freq Nasty, DMC World Champion Cash Money, X Prodigy member Leeroy Thornhill, and even a Live performance by the legendary Jungle Brothers. Mint has a selection of resident dj's who play anything from disco, funk, and deep soulful house to hip hop and breaks. Mint Bar is open 7 nights a week and is always free entrance, drinks are only made from premium brands, and prices for drinks match those of other bars that use cheaper copies. So you don't have to spend big to have a big night out. To view the club, and keep to keep updated on future parties check out their award winning website www.mintbar.com

POD Top Ten

Reel People-"Reach The Sky"
Fanantix ft. Kele Le Roc-"Lesson Learned"
Slum Village-"Fall In Love"
Donnell Jones-"Take It There"
John Legend-"Ordinary People" (Johnny Douglas Mix)
Ludacris-"Potion"
Common ft. Kayne West-"The Corner"
Terry Hunter-"Be Thankful"
Phil Asher-"Jazz In The House 14"-Album
Snoop Dogg ft. Justin Timberlake-"Signs" (Soulful Mix)

Dream Girls GoGo Bar
Dream Girls GoGo is our new GoGo Bar located on the north side of Soi Green Mango. Soi is the Thai word for street, so we are on the north loop of Green Mango Street. See our map for location information.

The bar features an air-conditioned luxury interior with private seating booths, 2 floors with glass dance floor. That's right! A glass dance floor and you know what that is for don't you

See the girls - click here

GB Lounge

GB Lounge is the oldest and most established GoGo Bar on Koh Samui.

Air-conditioned for your comfort, GB Lounge features a host of beautiful dancers for your entertainment into the wee hours. GB Lounge is located on the south loop of Soi Green Mango (or Green Mango Street).