Lamai Beach Nightlife and Bars

Smaller than Chaweng, the scene at Lamai is slightly older with everything from the ubiquitous bar beers, to discos, music venues, Thai dancing, mud wrestling and weekly Thai lady boxing. (Very entertaining and free of charge at the bar conglomerate in east Lamai). Lots of foot stomping at consistently busy Bahaus (foam party!!) and Club Remix, while Angkor - a big multi-level wood & stone replica of the real thing, often features Thai bands.

Dance Clubs in Samui

When you want to get your groove on in Lamai its time to head to one of the four nightclubs on offer.    While pounding beats and disco lights are common to all four, the musical styles range from techno to pop music - be prepared to hear the same tunes night after night though -  when Thais love a song they can't get enough of it.

The Buddy Beer and Shark Bar complex on the main ring road between Chaweng and Lamai has  proved to be a popular reproduction of its Bangkok sister club.  With Buddy Beer offering food and beer all night long and Shark Bar pounding techno out into the early hours this venue is loved by  local Thai party goers.  In the daytime Buddy's has a large swimming pool and jacuzzi looking over the beach. Route 4169. Open 11am - 2am.

Bauhaus in the centre of town is a Lamai institution. Hosting a cocktail night on Wednesdays (drink 10 cocktails and get a free T-shirt - you'll probably need the change of clothes after 10 cocktails!) and a popular foam party on Fridays, Bauhaus is a haven of pop music and cheap drink. Main Road, Lamai. Open 6pm - 2am.

On Lamai's main street is the ever popular Fusion nightclub.  Featuring 2 excellent resident DJs the music ranges from acid jazz to funky house and suits the darkly atmospheric club.  Shake the night away on Fusion's heaving dance floor or people watch in one of the comfortable seating areas. Main Road, Lamai.  Open 6pm - 2am.

Last but not least is Sub Club or Super Sub, located just behind Fusion nightclub. This cavernous venue is open until the sun comes up with plenty of pounding techno and house music to keep revellers awake.  Sub has an excellent selection of drinks and a large beer garden outside with a huge TV screen to keep sports fans happy. Main Road, Lamai.  Open 9pm - 2am.

GO GO Bars

Lamai's most famous type of watering hole, the slightly seedy go-go bars with their very friendly dancing barmaids.  Although not to everyones liking both of Lamai's main streets have girly bars galore, usually consisting of a bar and a pole both of which are danced on by the scantily clad ladies.  Stroll down any one Lamai's streets and you will soon be beckoned into a bar with both pretty girls and cheap beer.

The newest and largest of these establishments, Stringfellas is situated behind Fusion nightclub and is modeled on its London namesake with revolving poles and pounding pop music.  The dancers tend to look fairly bored but the club is the most modern in town and is fully air conditioned. Main Road, Lamai. Open 8pm - 2am.

Beer Bars

Throughout tourist areas in Thailand you can find hundreds of these small bars.  As the name suggests the beer flows constantly, served by attractive and extremely attentive young ladies -  Beware swelling egos and deflating wallets - a common beer bar hazard!  Beer bar staff love to play pool, Connect Four or Jenga but don't bet on winning, these women are professionals....you have been warned!

Chill In on Lamai beach opened at the beginning of the year and is proving popular with tourists and  residents alike due to its relaxed atmosphere, chilled out music and range of seating areas. You can chose to chill on large comfortable bamboo chairs, swing in a hammock or lie on the beach on a tradition Thai triangular cushion.  Chill In also serves gourmet food all day at fairly reasonable prices and has a good drinks menu both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. Lamai Beach.  Open 8am - 2am.

Live Music 

Outback bar in central Lamai is a beer bar with a difference. Every  night the band play live music ranging from classic rock tunes to more modern numbers. Styled like an outback saloon without walls, lots of bar stools make this the perfect place to perch and watch the world go by.  Main Road, Lamai.  Open 2pm - 2am.

Slightly south of outback bar is the Smooth Pub. Don't let this tiny venues cave like appearance put you off, every night the excellent house band play live music which you can enjoy with a beer or while playing chess on one of the many boards provided. Main Road, Lamai.  Open 4pm - 2am.

Thai Boxing (Muay Thai)

Thailand's most famous sport and an unmissable sight for any visitor, Muay Thai can be seen in two different venues in Lamai.  Lamai stadium host fights on Monday nights starting at 8.30pm. Paying customers can see several different fights between professional and semi-pro boxers.

Expect to see lots of hopping around, the occasional bit of action and a lot of male (sometimes female) pride.  Soi Had Lamai, Lamai.  Monday nights starting 8.30pm.

For a less traditional but hugely entertaining experience the small boxing ring opposite Fusion nightclub on the main road presents lady Thai boxing on Saturday nights.  Entry is free, just buy a drink at one of the surrounding go-go bars.  Each Saturday there are several bouts of ladies boxing, men boxing and if you're really lucky the hilarious sight of ladyboy boxing - once seen never forgotten!  Get there early to ensure a good view. 
Main Road, Lamai.  Starts 9.30pm

Buddy Beer Bar

Tawann Bar & Terrace

Fusion

Siam Bar and Grill

The only place on Samui to see live female mud wrestling! If that's of interest, then the SB&G is the place to be on a Sunday night. Tamer than might be imagined, the mud wrestling is (almost) good clean family fun, more in the tradition of Benny Hill or Carry On than anything seamier. Other nights include performances by Samui leading Elvis impersonator, Richie Newton and German Reggae superstar Mr Coconut. The food isn't bad, the cocktail list is huge, kids are welcome and it's fully air-con too. Main Road, Lamai. Open 11am - 2am.

Sub Club

Opened in early 2003, the Sub Club tries hard with decent DJ's, playing house and techno at high volume, a good drinks selection with lots of promotions and professional dancers from Bangkok to whip the crowd up into a frenzy.

It's probably necessary to mention that the dancers are not strippers or go-go girls - everything is kept tasteful. Sports fans may be impressed by the gigantic screen that looms over the beer garden. Main Road, Lamai. Open 9pm - 2am.

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