What to do in Phuket
Food scene
ZEN EAT Phuket, by chef Sylvain, Tapas Bar & Grill
50/7 Soi Saiyuan 7French Thai fusion food
Neko Cat Cafe Phuket
57 Soi SaiyuanCoffee 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 RoadClassic 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.
The BEACH BAR
5/16-19 Soi Ao-Yon KhaokhadGreat local Thai food, go for sunset cocktails and dinner.
Rawai Boat Noodles
Authentic local Thai food
Kallot's Restaurant & Bar
ซอย ไสยวนThai 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
1 Viset RdSit 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 2Veggie baan
Delicious pita falafel and freshly pressed lime sodas
Green Tamarind Kitchen
56 Soi KhokmakhamAwesome 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 RoadHearty pub food and local favourites, kid friendly. The owner is long term friendly expat who makes you feel welcome.
Easy Meals - Restaurant - Caterer
ซอย สามัคคี 4Cheese and wine everything french
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 7Wood fired pizza and steakhouse
Nightlife
The Stoned Crab Pub
79-79 Sai Yuan RoadLocal 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 4233want 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.
Sala Mexicali
7 Wiset RdGreat 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
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 TaiNeighbourhoods
Rawai
Nai Harn Beach
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
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.
Kata Beach
Soi PakbangNice 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
Soi RouyphadClose 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 4Huge 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
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 RoadNeed 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 RdJust 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 RdLocated 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
Zip lining in the jungle, great restaurant called Three Monkeys in the treetops.
4-70yrs old
https://hanumanworldphuket.com
Blue Tree Phuket
2 Cherntalay50FLY! Trampoline Club Phuket
Froggy's Trampoline Park
175 ถนน ราษฏร์อุทิศ 200 ปีKC Kathu Connection Club, Bar & Restaurant
Sightseeing
Promthep Cape
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
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 4233Choose your seafood from the market and the restaurant will cook it for you. Also can find some local souvenirs here.
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Ethical elephant park - NO RIDING
Phi phi island
Breakfast
Delicious breakfast and coffee
Coffee Tribe Cafe
Great coffee and breakfast
Delicious healthy breakfast options and awesome coffee, vegan and vegetarian options
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Wilson's Cafe
44 Soi SaiyuanDelicious healthy breakfast options and awesome coffee, vegan and vegetarian options
BOOST | Cafe restaurant
Healthy breakfast options, WiFi and good coffee
WeCafe Rawai
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
31/33 ซอย ไสยวนLocal and cheaper than the hipster places - offer American style breakfast
German Bakery
4233Shopping
All the big name clothing brands, cinema and food court
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Central Festival Phuket
199 หมู่ที่ 4 Vichitsongkram RdAll the big name clothing brands, cinema and food court
Jungceylon Shopping Center
201 ถนน ราษฏร์อุทิศ 200 ปีGet out your bartering skills and head to the weekend night market.
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Phuket Weekend Night Market
7 ถนน ดีบุกGet out your bartering skills and head to the weekend night market.
Phuket Town Sunday Night Market
53 Thanon TalangOnly 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 TokImported 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
Closest convenience store to grab your essentials. Beer selling hours between 11-2pm and after 5pm
7-Eleven
13 Thanon KataOpium Boutique Shop