Lamai Beach Nightlife and Bars

Situated within the Buriraya Resort & Spa, the Coconut Bar & Terrace is one of the island's best cocktail lounges. The bar seats about 30 and has a small but concise cocktail list as well as a fine wines and spirit menu.  The decor is an impressive mixture of Thai and contemporary design and the bar looks out towards the beach with spectacular sunset and sea views.
There are also delicious light snacks and a good range of afternoon teas and coffees available.
Buriraya Resort and Spa Route 4169, Between Chaweng and Lamai.
Open 10:30am - 12am

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The owners of Buddy Beer clearly had this adage in mind when they successfully reproduced one of the Khao San Road's busiest bars on Koh Samui.  The Buddy Beer Bar and adjacent Suzie Pub both follow the Bangkok template that has proved to be a big hit with the backpacker faithful for the past few years: cheap beer, loud music, authentic local cuisine and an anything goes party atmosphere. There's also a sizable outdoor area between the two, lit up  - quite literally like a football pitch - with huge floodlights, and sun loungers by the sea to chill out on during the day.
Route 4169, Lamai.
Open 11am - 2am.

A musical oasis in a dessert of dodgy girly bars playing dodgy euro-house; Fusion breaks the mould with acid jazz, funk, soul and drum & base nights. The bar itself is invitingly dark and there's plenty of comfortable seating around the small dance floor.
Main Road, Lamai.
Open 6pm - 2am.

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.

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.