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8 Sunset Bars and Beach Restaurants on Koh Phangan
For those looking to enjoy cocktails and dinner with a sea view on Koh Phangan, this guide rounds up spots where the sunset is part of the experience—from sandy beachfronts to terraces perched on hillsides and cliffs. Each has its own menu and mood, with Thai food, seafood, pizza and cocktails among the offerings.
1. Phangan Sunset Bar & Restaurant
A bar and restaurant right on the sandy beach, where you can take in the sea and sunset over Thai and Western dishes, piña coladas or mojitos. There’s also a pool and a billiards table, making it a good spot to pair dinner with a little downtime.
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2. Secret Mountain
Set on a hill above the jungle, this restaurant looks out over the west coast and sea, with cocktails and Mediterranean-style tapas on the menu. Curated music plays from the afternoon into sunset, and dishes include ceviche and cauliflower tacos.
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3. Top Rock Bar
A bar and restaurant with a terrace perched on a cliff, offering panoramic views of the sea and island along with the sunset. Enjoy pad thai, green curry and cocktails in a relaxed, unpretentious setting.
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4. 2C Bar
At this rooftop overlooking Thong Nai Pan Bay, enjoy cocktails, Thai food and seafood. Tuna salad and a mango daiquiri make a lovely pairing, while the open coastal views are a treat around sunset.
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5. Flip Flop Pharmacy BAR
With outdoor tables on the sand just in front of Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach, this cocktail bar and restaurant is a breezy spot for sea views. Pair draft beer, gin and tonics or sweet cocktails with pizza or Greek salad.
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6. Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar
Dine on Thai dishes and seafood right by the sand, with sunset and sea views. House specialties include yellow curry crab, grilled fish and a seafood platter, with wine and cocktails to go alongside.
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7. Sea Love Beach Restaurant
A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating facing the sea, especially inviting for a cocktail around sunset. The menu ranges from Thai curries and pad thai to burgers and pad kra pao, with Thai and Western favorites alike.
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8. Haad Khom Restaurant
A quiet restaurant serving Thai food on a shaded terrace right by the beach, with sea views. Pad thai, Thai-style salads, seafood and drinks make it a lovely choice for dinner with the beach as your backdrop.
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