Our Take
Lamai's beer bar cluster behind the beach road.
Nearby
Bars open, close and rebrand fast here, so check a place is still trading before a long ride.
Related Guides
Questions About Lamai Bar Plaza
Where Is the Lamai Bar Plaza in Koh Samui?
It is in Lamai, behind the beach road, on the southeast side of the island. Lamai is a short drive from Chaweng, so use Grab, Bolt or a songthaew and agree the fare first, as island taxis rarely use meters. Within Lamai itself you can walk.
What Is the Lamai Bar Plaza Like?
It is Lamai's beer bar cluster, behind the beach road. The Samui guide describes it as smaller and more relaxed than Chaweng, with an older expat crowd. It suits men who want a few drinks without the Chaweng crowds, and it is an easy place to settle in for the evening.
Is the Lamai Bar Plaza Better Than Chaweng for a Quiet Drink?
Usually, yes. Lamai is quieter than Chaweng and its bar plaza is smaller and more relaxed. Chaweng has the most bars and clubs within walking distance, so it suits a bigger night. Pick Lamai if you want a few drinks and a chat, and Chaweng for the party.
What Is Near the Lamai Bar Plaza?
Nearby are nok nok massa, Nong Nam, Lamai Sunday Night Market, Cocktails By Pik, Lamai cocktails and DJ Atom & May Cocktail Bar. So there are massage shops, a Sunday night market and a few cocktail bars within a short walk, which gives you options beyond the beer bars.
Can I Go to a Lamai Beer Bar Just for a Drink?
Yes. Plenty of people use the plaza for a quiet beer, and nobody expects more than that. Expect a chat and a request for a lady drink, and a smile and a not tonight is enough. Buy one or two for someone good company to keep welcome.
How Do I Avoid Problems at the Lamai Bar Plaza?
Walk the plaza once, choose a bar with a visible price list and agree what a lady drink costs before it is poured. Count the chits when you settle, and skip any bar where drinks arrive for the girls before you have offered. A front pocket is the safest place for your phone.
When Is the Best Time to Visit the Lamai Bar Plaza?
Evenings, when the plaza fills with bar staff and customers, and a Sunday if you want to add the Lamai Sunday Night Market. Samui's heaviest rain usually falls from about October to December, which can empty the bars. Opening hours vary, so check on the night.
How Do I Get the Most from the Lamai Bar Plaza?
Stay in Lamai so you can walk, eat nearby first and then pick one or two bars. Play a game of pool or Connect Four, settle your chit before you move on and keep the night relaxed. If you want something bigger later, Chaweng is a ride away.