What to do in Phuket

Brooke
What to do in Phuket

Food scene

French Thai fusion food
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ZEN EAT Phuket, by chef Sylvain, Tapas Bar & Grill
50/7 Soi Saiyuan 7
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French Thai fusion food
Coffee and cake with cats, need I say more? ;)
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Neko Cat Cafe Phuket
57 Soi Saiyuan
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Coffee and cake with cats, need I say more? ;)
Classic great homemade pub food, such as meat pies, fish and chips, bangers and mash, as well as Thai favourites and lighter options. Owned by 2 friendly expats great place to meet some locals and expats alike.
Islander Sports Bar and Restaurant Rawai Phuket
Wiset Road
Classic great homemade pub food, such as meat pies, fish and chips, bangers and mash, as well as Thai favourites and lighter options. Owned by 2 friendly expats great place to meet some locals and expats alike.
Great local Thai food, go for sunset cocktails and dinner.
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The BEACH BAR
5/16-19 Soi Ao-Yon Khaokhad
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Great local Thai food, go for sunset cocktails and dinner.
Authentic local Thai food
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Rawai Boat Noodles
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Authentic local Thai food
Thai and Western Food choices
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Kallot's Restaurant & Bar
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Thai and Western Food choices
Sit right on the waters edge with your feet in the sand, good variety of food selection on the menu, a bit more pricey than local restaurants but the view is worth it.
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Nikitas Beach Restaurant
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Sit right on the waters edge with your feet in the sand, good variety of food selection on the menu, a bit more pricey than local restaurants but the view is worth it.
Burger Me | Best Burger in Town!
28 Soi Naya 2
Delicious pita falafel and freshly pressed lime sodas
Veggie baan
Delicious pita falafel and freshly pressed lime sodas
Awesome burgers
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Green Tamarind Kitchen
56 Soi Khokmakham
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Awesome burgers
Hearty pub food and local favourites, kid friendly. The owner is long term friendly expat who makes you feel welcome.
Islander Sports Bar & Restarant
Wiset Road
Hearty pub food and local favourites, kid friendly. The owner is long term friendly expat who makes you feel welcome.
Cheese and wine everything french
Easy Meals - Restaurant - Caterer
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Cheese and wine everything french
British style fish and chips
Mr Fish & Chips
British style fish and chips
Wood fired pizza and steakhouse
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ZEN EAT Phuket, by chef Sylvain, Tapas Bar & Grill
50/7 Soi Saiyuan 7
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Wood fired pizza and steakhouse

Nightlife

Local sports bar, kid friendly
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The Stoned Crab Pub
79-79 Sai Yuan Road
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Local sports bar, kid friendly
want to see the colourfulness and cheekiness of the ladyboy scene but don't want to venture into seedy Patong, then this is the place. Great for a laugh, dance and some fun.
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Sunshine Bar
Highway 4233
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want to see the colourfulness and cheekiness of the ladyboy scene but don't want to venture into seedy Patong, then this is the place. Great for a laugh, dance and some fun.
Great Mexican food and Margaritas
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Sala Mexicali
7 Wiset Rd
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Great Mexican food and Margaritas
A must do if your first time to Phuket, don’t recommend taking the kids after 9pm though. ;-)
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Bangla road Patong
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A must do if your first time to Phuket, don’t recommend taking the kids after 9pm though. ;-)
Casa Nova Wine & Tapas
86/9 Soi Ban Na Tai

Neighbourhoods

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Rawai
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Nai Harn Beach
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Small beach between Nai Harn and Rawai Beach. Great spot for snorkeling. Can hire Kayaks for 200thb/hr and snorkel gear. There are 3 thai restaurants nearby.
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Ya Nui
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Small beach between Nai Harn and Rawai Beach. Great spot for snorkeling. Can hire Kayaks for 200thb/hr and snorkel gear. There are 3 thai restaurants nearby.
Quite part of Phuket, beaches have no waves and when it’s low tide can walk along the rocks to see lots of crabs and fish. Recommend going to the Beach Bar for sunset drinks.
Cape Panwa
Quite part of Phuket, beaches have no waves and when it’s low tide can walk along the rocks to see lots of crabs and fish. Recommend going to the Beach Bar for sunset drinks.
Nice beach but busier than Nai Harn, jet skis and Para sailors
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Kata Beach
Soi Pakbang
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Nice beach but busier than Nai Harn, jet skis and Para sailors

Kids

Places to see and do with the kids
Close to Villa Gecko, great restaurant overlooking the knee deep pool with slides and pool toys. Indoor playroom for the little kids and outdoor playground. Great place to spend a few hours and so the kids can burn off some energy. Best for kids ages 1-6yrs www.rawaipark.com
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Rawai Park
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Close to Villa Gecko, great restaurant overlooking the knee deep pool with slides and pool toys. Indoor playroom for the little kids and outdoor playground. Great place to spend a few hours and so the kids can burn off some energy. Best for kids ages 1-6yrs www.rawaipark.com
Huge water park close to airport about 1hr 20 drive recommend driving up in morning and spending whole day there. Can go online to buy tickets to save queuing up and discount. Great for all ages
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Splash Jungle Waterpark
179 Soi Mai Khao 4
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Huge water park close to airport about 1hr 20 drive recommend driving up in morning and spending whole day there. Can go online to buy tickets to save queuing up and discount. Great for all ages
Ethical tour and feeding and observation of elephants. NO RIDING www.phuketelephantpark.org
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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
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Ethical tour and feeding and observation of elephants. NO RIDING www.phuketelephantpark.org
Need to do some shopping without the kids? Want to cool off from the heat? Happy Kids Club is located at Central Floresta around 25mins drive north. They have day passes so can drop off your kids all day or they can provide nannies for children under 3. Great for kids 1-6yrs old. For prices go to: www.happykidsphuket.com
Happy Kids Club (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Vichitsongkram Road
Need to do some shopping without the kids? Want to cool off from the heat? Happy Kids Club is located at Central Floresta around 25mins drive north. They have day passes so can drop off your kids all day or they can provide nannies for children under 3. Great for kids 1-6yrs old. For prices go to: www.happykidsphuket.com
Just opened in late 2019 Aquaria is the latest attraction to come to Phuket. Located in Central Floresta Mall. www.aquaria-phuket.com Great for all ages Prices Adults 890 thb Child 480 thb
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Aquaria Phuket Thailand
199 Vichitsongkram Rd
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Just opened in late 2019 Aquaria is the latest attraction to come to Phuket. Located in Central Floresta Mall. www.aquaria-phuket.com Great for all ages Prices Adults 890 thb Child 480 thb
Located next to Aquaria is the trick eye museum. Ideal for kids 4-12yrs
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Phuket 3D Museum
1 Phangnga Rd
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Located next to Aquaria is the trick eye museum. Ideal for kids 4-12yrs
Zip lining in the jungle, great restaurant called Three Monkeys in the treetops. 4-70yrs old https://hanumanworldphuket.com
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Hanuman World
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Zip lining in the jungle, great restaurant called Three Monkeys in the treetops. 4-70yrs old https://hanumanworldphuket.com
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Blue Tree Phuket
2 Cherntalay
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50FLY! Trampoline Club Phuket
Froggy's Trampoline Park
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KC Kathu Connection Club, Bar & Restaurant
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Sightseeing

Stunning views at sunset
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Promthep Cape
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Stunning views at sunset
Just a quick long tail boat ride from Rawai and you are on a secluded island, just one restaurant on the island, can hire beach chairs and snorkel gear. Definitely recommend for day trip. I can assist you with arranging transfers and long tail boat.
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Bon Island Restaurant
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Just a quick long tail boat ride from Rawai and you are on a secluded island, just one restaurant on the island, can hire beach chairs and snorkel gear. Definitely recommend for day trip. I can assist you with arranging transfers and long tail boat.
Choose your seafood from the market and the restaurant will cook it for you. Also can find some local souvenirs here.
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Rawai Seafood Market
22/9 4233
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Choose your seafood from the market and the restaurant will cook it for you. Also can find some local souvenirs here.
Ethical elephant park - NO RIDING
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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
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Ethical elephant park - NO RIDING
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Phi phi island
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Breakfast

Delicious breakfast and coffee
Great coffee and breakfast
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Coffee Tribe Cafe
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Great coffee and breakfast
Delicious healthy breakfast options and awesome coffee, vegan and vegetarian options
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Wilson's Cafe
44 Soi Saiyuan
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Delicious healthy breakfast options and awesome coffee, vegan and vegetarian options
Healthy breakfast options, WiFi and good coffee
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BOOST | Cafe restaurant
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Healthy breakfast options, WiFi and good coffee
Down at Rawai beach, healthy breakfast and lunch options
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WeCafe Rawai
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Down at Rawai beach, healthy breakfast and lunch options
Local and cheaper than the hipster places - offer American style breakfast
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The Breakfast Hut
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Local and cheaper than the hipster places - offer American style breakfast
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German Bakery
4233
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Shopping

All the big name clothing brands, cinema and food court
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Central Festival Phuket
199 หมู่ที่ 4 Vichitsongkram Rd
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All the big name clothing brands, cinema and food court
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Jungceylon Shopping Center
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Get out your bartering skills and head to the weekend night market.
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Phuket Weekend Night Market
7 ถนน ดีบุก
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Get out your bartering skills and head to the weekend night market.
Only on a Sunday
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Phuket Town Sunday Night Market
53 Thanon Talang
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Only on a Sunday
Imported food and wine, also small market stalls that sells some Thai souvenirs and clothing
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Villa Market - Chalong Phuket
61/9 หมู่ที่ 10 Thanon Chao Fah Tawan Tok
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Imported food and wine, also small market stalls that sells some Thai souvenirs and clothing
Closest convenience store to grab your essentials. Beer selling hours between 11-2pm and after 5pm
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Tesco Lotus Express
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Closest convenience store to grab your essentials. Beer selling hours between 11-2pm and after 5pm
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7-Eleven
13 Thanon Kata
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Opium Boutique Shop