Eating, drinking and dancing
If you’re in the mood for wild, let-your-hair-down partying, Ton Sai Beach is known for its all-night shindigs, particularly during the high season. The bars on the eastern side of Railay are also worth a crawl.
Restaurants
Sala Bua & Lo Spuntino
A unique two-in-one Thai and Italian restaurant with gorgeous waterfront views; fresh seafood features heavily on the traditional-to-contemporary menu here. Grab yourself a table near the seafront and feast on both the great food and the wonderful sunset.
‘Seafood Street’, off Beach Road, Ao Nang, Krabi 81000
+66 (0) 7563 7110
The Irish Rover Bar & Grill
Hearty, no-nonsense Irish pub grub at affordable prices, as well as a good selection of draught offerings – from Guinness and Kilkenny to Heineken and Beer Chang – feeds and waters nostalgic expatriates and riced-out travellers.
Beach Road, Ao Nang, Krabi 81000
+66 (0) 7563 7607
Viva Pizzeria
A chill-out street-front restaurant, this friendly eatery serves some of the tastiest thin-crust pizzas in Krabi. And they aren’t stingy on the toppings. Carb-cravers will enjoy the authentic homemade pastas.
29 Prudsa Uthit Road, Krabi Town 81000
+66 (0) 7563 0517
Cafés
The Scholar Coffee Shop
Located on Railay beach, this relaxed beachside joint serves some of the best coffee in Krabi. Patrons make their drinks last while lazing on floor cushions, perusing boated-in daily papers and playing board games. Herbal Teas are also available.
Bobo’s Plaza, Rai Leh, Beach, Krabi
Bars and clubs
Last Fisherman Bar
While Krabi is definitely not short of bars, many nocturnal nightspots cater more to the backpacker scene. The Last Fisherman Bar comes out tops for privacy, a more sophisticated vibe and decently priced drinks. It also often hosts night time beach barbeques.
Soi 17, Ao Nang Beach, Krabi 81000