Krabi nightlife, Phi Phi bars
Hostesses can be invited to join punters for a drink
Most visitors come to Krabi to relax and take in the scenery. While they enjoy a drink in the evenings, there is not much call for wild parties or raucous nightclubs, which can be amply provided by other destinations like Bangkok, Phuket or Koh Pha Ngan. The most exciting nightlife in Krabi can be found on Phi Phi Island (see Krabi bars page), and around Ao Nang, so these are the two places recommended for a big night out.
Night-time entertainment on the mainland for single male visitors can be found mainly in pockets of Ao Nang Beach and parts of Krabi Town. Elsewhere, such as in Koh Lanta, there is nothing at all of this kind.
In general, go go bars are far less common in Krabi than in Bangkok, Phuket or Pattaya; they are also far less brazen! Go-go bars, with shows and scantily-dressed dancers do not exist, though female company can be found in Ao Nang beer bars (behind the beach road) and Thai karaoke bars.
In Krabi Town, there are karaoke bars around Soi 2 and Sois 7 and 11 of Maharat Road. Hostesses can be invited to join your table for a drink and maybe a song. In Ao Nang, try Center Point, a small plaza of bar beers tucked behind the main beachfront. Each plays loud music and competes with ond another for customers.
The atmosphere here can get quite lively and it's a good place to come whether you're male or female. The tourist clientele is usually quite mixed, with couples, singles and groups of friends - and both sexes are welcome. Another area in Ao Nang is known locally as 'The Soi'; a short side road opposite Krabi Seaview Resort with a similar set-up of noisy bar beers - this also often stays open after hours.
