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Description

Beanbags on Long Beach, a cold beer, and the sun dropping straight into the Andaman – San Sunset Bar has nailed the bit everyone came to Koh Lanta for. Arrive before the light goes gold; the beachfront seats disappear fast, because gravity remains unpopular with holiday plans.

Som Tum is the food order with the strongest claim to fame here: fresh, sharp and far more purposeful than a decorative pile of shredded papaya. The hot pan is another solid pick, and the kitchen can turn Thai dishes vegan with tofu and no egg. Thai tea, fresh coconuts and wine by the glass keep the daytime crowd settled long after lunch has finished pretending to be important.

Fire shows bring a proper evening crowd on selected nights, with enough flame-twirling to satisfy anyone who enjoys entertainment conducted alarmingly close to fuel. For food, stick to Thai dishes and avoid treating the cocktails as a reason to plan your night around the menu.

San Sunset Bar is best used as a Long Beach sunset base: settle in early, eat something spicy, then let the waves provide the soundtrack. The massage place next door adds soft music during the quieter early hours, while the sea gets on with being extremely photogenic.

Highlights

Insider Tip
Claim a beanbag before sunset, especially on fire-show evenings; the best sand-side seats go first.
Pros
- Direct Long Beach frontage with clear sunset views
- Beanbag seating on the sand
- Fresh Som Tum and vegan Thai dishes with tofu
- Fire shows on selected evenings
Cons
- Beachfront food costs more than nearby inland restaurants
- Beanbag seats fill before sunset
- Cocktails are not the bar's strongest feature
Best For
Budget, Vegetarian friendly, Late night

Contact Info

Location

47 Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150

Business Hours

Business Hours

Open
  • Monday
    10:00 - 00:00 Tue
  • Tuesday
    10:00 - 00:00 Wed
  • Wednesday
    10:00 - 00:00 Thu
  • Thursday
    10:00 - 00:00 Fri
  • Friday
    10:00 - 00:00 Sat
  • Saturday Today
    10:00 - 00:00 Sun
  • Sunday
    10:00 - 00:00 Mon
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