TOP 5 BEACHES
Koh RangYai
Catch a longtail boat from Laem Hin Harbour to a nearby island with a lovely beach. Get there early to secure a quiet spot and beat the tour boat crowd that arrive in the afternoon.
Freedom Beach
A quick longtail boat ride from Merlin Beach. The eco friendly owner keeps the beach very clean. Umbrellas and beds for rent. Nice snorkelling.
Northern corner of Patong Beach
Much quieter than the rest of Patong Beach. Good swimming and the "On the Rocks" beach shack with shade, cold beer and a great view.
Iguana Beach
A small, hidden beach club with friendly staff and comfy cushion beds. Bring your lilo and float on the ocean at sunset.
Merlin Beach
Quiet beach with great hillside restaurant. Good at high tide or the sea will dissappear.
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS
Home Kitchen
Quirky decor, excellent chef and very good cocktails.
Kaab Gluay
Right opposite our condo and good for takeaways as well. Best Thai food in Patong and frequented by lots of locals.
Il Capannina
Best Italian in Phuket with homemade buffalo mozzarella and other cheeses. Takes us back to our old Nanai neighbourhood. We call it Marco's after the owner's son who lets us BYO for free.
Tantra
We searched for years to find good Indian food in Patong and Tantra is one of the most authentic Indian restaurants we have ever been to.
Song Pee Nong
Still our go to local Thai spot after more than 15 years of trips to Phuket.
TOP 5 COCKTAILS
Pina Colada
Wherever we are, it's my favourite.
Long Island Iced Tea
Wherever we are, it's Neil's choice. Best to have only one though!
Bananarama
At Sole Mio, our favourite sunset spot on the beach.
Singapore Sling
At Sea Salt, our other favourite sunset spot.
Johnny Gold
With one ice cube. Not a cocktail but Neil's favourite bars stock it just for him.
TOP 5 LIVE MUSIC BARS
Moody's Cafe
Moody is the best rock guitarist in Patong and his bands are really fun. This place is off Bangla, which makes for a slightly more chilled night out. The food and cocktails are good too and Lily and the other staff keep us happy all evening. We love it here - like visiting good friends!
Scooters Bar
A very talented Phillipino band with lead singer AB and a modern set. Also a less hectic Bangla venue.
Lion Bar
"Let's get Loud " must be the band's theme song here but this large band gets the Bangla crowd going night after night.
Island Bar at Soi Freedom
Soi Freedom is off Bangla it's a little quieter and the outdoor venue is lovely on a hot evening. Actually it's warm every night here. Bar staff Takky and Dom are great. In fact everyone at Island Bar is happy and friendly.
Rocking Angels
This is an intimate little Blues Bar in Phuket Town owned by guitarist Patrick, whose been known to throw in a few country tunes and plays a few Rodrigues numbers especially for us.
Koh RangYai
Catch a longtail boat from Laem Hin Harbour to a nearby island with a lovely beach. Get there early to secure a quiet spot and beat the tour boat crowd that arrive in the afternoon.
Freedom Beach
A quick longtail boat ride from Merlin Beach. The eco friendly owner keeps the beach very clean. Umbrellas and beds for rent. Nice snorkelling.
Northern corner of Patong Beach
Much quieter than the rest of Patong Beach. Good swimming and the "On the Rocks" beach shack with shade, cold beer and a great view.
Iguana Beach
A small, hidden beach club with friendly staff and comfy cushion beds. Bring your lilo and float on the ocean at sunset.
Quiet beach with great hillside restaurant. Good at high tide or the sea will dissappear.
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS
Home Kitchen
Quirky decor, excellent chef and very good cocktails.
Kaab Gluay
Right opposite our condo and good for takeaways as well. Best Thai food in Patong and frequented by lots of locals.
Il Capannina
Best Italian in Phuket with homemade buffalo mozzarella and other cheeses. Takes us back to our old Nanai neighbourhood. We call it Marco's after the owner's son who lets us BYO for free.
Tantra
We searched for years to find good Indian food in Patong and Tantra is one of the most authentic Indian restaurants we have ever been to.
Song Pee Nong
Still our go to local Thai spot after more than 15 years of trips to Phuket.
TOP 5 COCKTAILS
Pina Colada
Wherever we are, it's my favourite.
Long Island Iced Tea
Wherever we are, it's Neil's choice. Best to have only one though!
Bananarama
At Sole Mio, our favourite sunset spot on the beach.
Singapore Sling
At Sea Salt, our other favourite sunset spot.
Johnny Gold
With one ice cube. Not a cocktail but Neil's favourite bars stock it just for him.
TOP 5 LIVE MUSIC BARS
Moody's Cafe
Moody is the best rock guitarist in Patong and his bands are really fun. This place is off Bangla, which makes for a slightly more chilled night out. The food and cocktails are good too and Lily and the other staff keep us happy all evening. We love it here - like visiting good friends!
Scooters Bar
A very talented Phillipino band with lead singer AB and a modern set. Also a less hectic Bangla venue.
Lion Bar
"Let's get Loud " must be the band's theme song here but this large band gets the Bangla crowd going night after night.
Island Bar at Soi Freedom
Soi Freedom is off Bangla it's a little quieter and the outdoor venue is lovely on a hot evening. Actually it's warm every night here. Bar staff Takky and Dom are great. In fact everyone at Island Bar is happy and friendly.
Rocking Angels
This is an intimate little Blues Bar in Phuket Town owned by guitarist Patrick, whose been known to throw in a few country tunes and plays a few Rodrigues numbers especially for us.
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