5 BEST NIGHTCLUBS IN PHUKET
Phuket's nightlife pulses with vibrant energy, with the heart of the scene located in Patong, making it incredibly easy and convenient for visitors to hop from club to club. Most clubs offer low or even no entry fees, especially towards women, and maintain a laid-back yet refined smart-casual dress code. The nightlife truly comes alive after 1 AM, when peak hours begin, showcasing a mix of EDM and house music at renowned venues like Illuzion, while hip-hop and R&B lovers prefer hotspots such as Sugar Club and Empire.
Note that these clubs emphasize VIP bottle service, at the expense of dance floors space. The crowd tends to be diverse and international. Expect world-class DJs spinning electrifying tracks, mesmerizing light shows, and an unmistakably vibrant atmosphere infused with a unique and captivating Thai flair.
ILLUZION PHUKET
Location: Bangla Road, Patong
Opening Hours: ~ 9:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.
Summary: Illuzion draws international tourists (with some locals) seeking a full-scale clubbing spectacle with large EDM and house nights, big production, LED displays and grand stage presence. Expect World class DJs appearance and a packed club almost every night. It is hailed as one of the Top 10 clubs in the world !
Entry is free (except from special nights).
Drinks start at ~฿200 and VIP table ~฿5,000
Dress code: smart casual (avoid flip-flops and beachwear; shorts are accepted).
Website: illuzionphuket.com
Instagram: @illuzion_phuket
SUGAR CLUB PHUKET
Location: Bangla Road, Patong
Opening Hours: ~ 9:00 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Summary: Sugar Club pulls in a youthful, tourist-heavy crowd into a hip-hop / R&B / urban music atmosphere in a stylish, energetic urban party setting. It is one of the two main clubs in Phuket, making it a saIf you’ve experienced the Bangkok location know that Phuket club is twice as big!
Entry is free for women and costs ~฿200 for men. They also have an open bar ticket until 1am for ~฿1,000.
Drinks start at ~฿200 and VIP table ~฿4,000.
Dress code: avoid overly casual gymwear or beachwear.
Instagram: @sugarclubphuket
BOA CLUB
Location: Bangla Road, Patong
Opening Hours: 9:00 p.m. – 04:00 a.m.
Summary: Boa Club Phuket attracts stylish tourists (and locals interested in upscale nightlife) with premium-tier environment and entertainment. The atmosphere is centered on house / electronic DJ sets. The club is rather new but fills an empty space for the Bangla Road party goers who enjoy qualitative music with higher curation than the usual commercial sets heard on the street.
Dress code: upscale / smart (no beachwear, no flip-flops; fashionable, neat clothing).
Drinks start at ~฿300 and VIP table ~฿7,000.
Website: boaclubphuket.com
Instagram: @boaclubphuket
CLUB ZHU
Location: Rawai
Opening Hours: 10:00pm – 4.00 a.m.
Summary: Club ZHU appeals to adventurous tourists, expats, and local electronic music fan. The club aims to delivering house / techno and underground sounds in a more intimate setting than Patong mega clubs. Being located in Rawai, it is less crowded and newer than Patong party scene.
Entry is free Sun-Thu / costs ~฿200 Fri-Sat.
Drinks start at ~฿200 and VIP table ~฿4,000.
Dress code: smart casual, avoid overly beachy or sloppy attire..
Instagram: @clubzhu
EMPIRE CLUB
Location: Bangla Road, Patong (on the upper floor of Illuzion)
Opening Hours: 9:00 p.m. – 07:00 a.m.
Summary: Empire Club is Phuket’s premier hip-hop venue, drawing a mix of tourists, mostly french, locals, and a high-energy vibe built around french hip-hop, MCs and visual production. It currently is the biggest after party club of Bangla Road, often getting filled after Illuzion or Sugar closes.
Entry is free (except for special events)
Drinks start at ~฿200 and VIP table ~฿2,500.
Dress code: No beachwear and no flip-flops
Instagram: @empire_club_phuket