Out on the town

Posted by admin on June 13th, 2010 filed in Uncategorized, attractions, holidays

Krabi is far from the throbbing nightlife capital Phuket; however, there is no shortage of bars, clubs and late night entertainment venues to choose from.

Ao Nang may offer the liveliest entertainment scene during peak season, but once the rain season blows in, the seaside strip becomes deserted and Krabi town takes over.

Most of the tourist-orientated bars are located on Chao Fa Road, including the breezy Rooftop Bar and The Chilling Room, which are the most upmarket offerings. A good scattering of cosy little guesthouses also have bars and there are new ones popping up on a regular basis.

Nightclubs offer a glimpse at how the locals let their hair down. The scene usually follows the same formula of very loud, fast, trance-techno, with a DJ talking on the mic at regular intervals. Few people actually dance, but instead congregate around elevated tables, talking and drinking.

There are also some live music venues in Krabi; Crazy, Bolero and Room 69 are the most popular choices.