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Ao Nang's handful of beer bars, clustered off the beach road.
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Questions About Ao Nang Center Point
Where Is Ao Nang Center Point in Krabi?
Ao Nang Center Point is in Ao Nang, in a cluster of beer bars off the beach road. Ao Nang is the best base for most Krabi visitors, with the beach, the night market and most hotels within walking distance. You will not need a taxi once you are there.
What Is Ao Nang Center Point?
It is Ao Nang's handful of beer bars, clustered off the beach road. It is small-scale, not a red-light district, and the Krabi guide notes there is no gogo scene in the area. Expect a casual drink and chat with the bar staff, rather than a big night.
Which Bars Are Near Ao Nang Center Point?
Nearby are TJ's Restaurant & Sport Bar, Kiss Bar Ao Nang, Amy's Bar, Yesterday Bar & Cafe, Crystal Bar and Let's Relax Spa - Krabi Wake Up. So you have other beer bars, a sports bar and a spa within a minute or two. You can compare a few before you settle on one.
Is There a Gogo Scene in Ao Nang?
No. Krabi has no gogo scene, and Ao Nang's handful of beer bars around Centre Point and its sunset bars on the beach road are most of the nightlife. If you want gogos you will need to go to Phuket's Bangla Road or Pattaya. Most men treat Krabi as rest days between bigger nights.
Can I Go to Ao Nang Center Point Just for a Drink?
Yes. Nobody expects you to take anyone home from a Centre Point bar, and plenty of people just have a beer. The staff will chat and may ask for a lady drink, and a friendly not tonight is fine. Play a game of pool or Connect Four if it is offered.
How Does Ao Nang Center Point Compare with the Ao Nang Beach Road Bars?
Centre Point is the handful of beer bars off the beach road, with a casual bar-girl atmosphere. The beach road bars are the sunset bars and restaurants along the seafront, with a view. Choose the beach road at sunset and Centre Point later in the evening.
What Should I Watch for at Ao Nang Center Point?
Check the bill before you settle, count lady drinks against the chits and agree what a drink costs before it is poured. Walk away from a bar that serves the girls drinks you did not offer. Keep your phone in a front pocket, and plan your ride home if you are staying away from the center.
How Do I Get the Most from Ao Nang Center Point?
Walk the cluster once, choose a bar that looks friendly, and keep it relaxed. Start with sunset on the beach road, eat nearby, then come to Centre Point later. Settle your chit before you move on, and remember that Ao Nang is a short walk from most hotels.