45points · on 8 of 13 lists: Phuket 101, Eve Phuket, Phuket Insider, Visit Thailand Today, Phuket Expat Guide, Thai Holiday Guide, Bangkok Airways Blog and Phuket Ferry (phuketferry.com / LiVa)
Catch Beach Club is a beachfront restaurant and beach club on Bang Tao Beach, run by the Twinpalms team, with a pool, sunbeds and cabanas. The kitchen serves seafood and European dishes, including pizzas from a wood oven, with a long cocktail list. DJs play through the day, and evenings end with a fire show on the deck.
“The vibe here is effortlessly relaxed”
a Google reviewer
“We visited in low season on Friday & Monday and had no issue walking in without reservations.”
a Google reviewer
37points · on 7 of 13 lists: Phuket 101, Eve Phuket, Time Out, Phuket Insider, Phuket Expat Guide, Thai Holiday Guide and Thaiger
Illuzion is a vast club in Patong with a crown themed stage, a huge LED wall and aerial performers over the floor. Headliners have included Martin Garrix, Tiësto and Steve Aoki. The weekly program goes from live hip-hop on Fridays to underground tech house, and most people buy the ticket with unlimited drinks.
“The vibe is lively yet comfortable, perfect for both chilling with friends and enjoying a night out.”
a Google reviewer
“Good security checking. Nice vibes. Dj playing some good music.”
a Google reviewer
- Award
- DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs
33points · on 6 of 13 lists: Phuket 101, Eve Phuket, Phuket Expat Guide, Thai Holiday Guide, Thaiger and Phuket Ferry (phuketferry.com / LiVa)
Café del Mar runs from lunch by the pool into a full party at night, with live DJs and pool events, and most evenings it fills up. After dark the beachfront gets red lighting and fire on the terrace, and the bar keeps tapas, cocktails and hookah coming to the tables. Families come for lunch and groups of friends for the big nights, and the tables look straight onto the beach.
“The food was absolutely delicious, every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented.”
a Google reviewer
“The venue itself is stunning and maintained to a very high standard.”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
Honorable mentions
Fourth (tie), with 10 points from 2 lists.
“Creative cocktails in a cozy, book-lined setting”
a Google reviewer
Fourth (tie), with 10 points from 2 lists.
“The hip hop music was great and lively.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Phuket 101 · October 2026
- Eve Phuket · September 2026
- Time Out · December 2024
- Phuket Insider · January 2026
- Byklo
- Marco Togni (marcotogni.it)
- Visit Thailand Today
- Phuket Expat Guide
- Thai Holiday Guide · July 2026
- Generation Voyage
- Bangkok Airways Blog · April 2024
- Thaiger · February 2024
- Phuket Ferry (phuketferry.com / LiVa)
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