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The Library Phuket

Bar Cocktail bar

One of the Most Reviewed Bars in Ratsada


Address

ตําบล 11 Ratsada Rd, อําเภ อเมือง Phuket 83000, Thailand

Website

www.thelibrary.bar

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (433 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: (Māgha Pūjā), 9 pm to 2 am, Hours might differ
  • Sunday: 9 pm to 2 am
  • Monday: (Māgha Pūjā (Observed)), 9 pm to 2 am, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 9 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 9 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 9 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 Yoshi L. 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    I have been coming to this bar every weekend for over 1 year, and I never had an issue until tonight. One of my local friends was feeling ill from the toxic fumes of the fire show. She rushed to the restroom to vomit in the toilet. She was then scammed by the housekeeper into paying 1000 baht for the “damages”. The rules for damaging property are listed in the restroom area, but whether or not property was damaged in that moment was up for debate. The housekeeper insisted that the videos she took of the event showed my friend vomiting on the floor. After reviewing the videos, there was only footage of my friend walking out of the restroom, with no further evidence of destruction worth paying 1000 baht for. After speaking with the manager, it became clear that the money would not be returned to my friend, and the housekeeper had successfully scammed her. I asked the manager if he would be okay with losing 3 regular customers over this argument, and he can only “hope” that we will return after not receiving anything to alleviate our frustration. Obviously we will not return because of this situation. Before you come here, know that the management doesn’t care about the customer experience or about the struggles of local Thai people, they only care about money going into their pockets. Why would you still support them?
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas L. 1 year ago on Google • 176 reviews
    We were so please with the cocktails here. Most cocktails on the island are watered down and simply not very good. Whilst the selection at the library isn’t very big, the cocktails they do offer are very tasty and decorated beautifully. I really enjoyed my whisky sour. The burned cinnamon stick was a nice addition and really added to the overall experience. Music and vibe are good too. Go early if you’re only looking for a few drinks to have an easy night.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rifat T. 5 months ago on Google • 175 reviews
    It is generally a preferred bar to meet new people and find partners. Most glasses are the same as the medium. It can be said that it is a little more elite. The decoration is interesting and appropriate to its name.

  • 5/5 Jua V. 3 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    The experience was surreal and lively. Got the ghost rider shot, I recommend it if you want entertainment! Great service from the servers and bartender, would come again in future!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adi B. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place for a drink... The sound is always the same.... Bumbum.... Need different style of sound... Rest is good.....
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arturas V. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice and cosy place to chill with friends. Have very good cocktails menu, some cocktails I never seen before, and they made very professionally and served in awesome style. Must try Gambit cocktail if you there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dads 4 months ago on Google • 132 reviews
    ‘Hidden’ bar behind the main bar at the front of the building opens up into the library area where the club is. Cool vibe for a few drinks.

  • 5/5 Shira N. 9 months ago on Google • 102 reviews
    Absolutely loved this place! Loved the huge library but mainly the great cocktails and the flairing of the bartenders- quite a nice show. Would love to come back again next time!

  • 5/5 nimisha a. 2 months ago on Google • 84 reviews New
    They do nice cocktails! Classy bar in old Phuket town ! Opens late

  • 5/5 Phr T. 4 months ago on Google • 81 reviews
    Decorated with (fake ) books but good enough. They have bar and club area. The bar area is more quiet. The bartender is knowledgeable and the cocktail is strong. The club area is inside, a little bit too loud but fun and have good music. The price is reasonable. Open and close late.

  • 5/5 Wezz B. 1 year ago on Google • 80 reviews
    After visiting the Sunday Market in Phuket Old Town we found this place. First we just saw the initial bar, but after a quick look at the menu they asked us if we wanted to visit the nightclub. The place had just opened up and a lot of the staff was busy cleaning what already looked to be a spotless place. The nightclub decoration is great, worth a visit just because of that. The price is on the higher end, but a tap beer is 50cl compared to 40cl which is standard where I come from. Would like to visit when there are more visitors (we where the first people there that night)

  • 5/5 De Beer A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice bar! Very nicely decorated and we were able to enjoy a good tire. The bar staff takes care of their customers and is very motivated. Recommended! (Original) Heel leuke bar! Heel mooi ingericht en we hebben kunnen genieten van een goede band. Het barpersoneel verzorgd zijn klanten en komt zeer gemotiveerd over. Een aanrader!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Scott C. 1 year ago on Google
    Behind the quiet front room, which to be honest almost made me pass on the place, there is a lively cocktail bar with good bartenders, live DJ & the occasional sax performer. Four stars as the drinks are good, but not great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ng wei j. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar with nice music, unique cocktails Hidden room behind the front. A great place to hang with friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mo S. 1 year ago on Google
    I love it here cuz they are not homophobic like other night clubs in Patong, and the drinks were good. Moreover, the live saxophone and dj altogether were fantastic! I’ve made many friends and memorable nights here
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victor U. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to have some coktails. Beautifully decoration
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marco B. 4 years ago on Google
    very nice night club
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nina P. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute place! We walked past on a weekday around 11PM and peered in. It looked empty, but they take you through a set of curtains and that’s where the actual bar is. They definitely price the cocktails for tourists, but the place is very cute nonetheless. The menu wasn’t very extensive but they provide small snacks to munch on. There was a live DJ when we went and it wasn’t too busy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alina.W&Bgroup A. 1 year ago on Google
    A perfect place to go... whatever you are alone or with someone.. The staff will make you feel comfortable and help you with drinking preferences. What I like the most is a scent of candy like from childhood... but no! its just a cocktail preparation smell 😉. Really recommend this place.. oh, by the the way, don't forget to try whisky sour! 😉
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thiti F. 3 years ago on Google
    Probably of of the best club you can go to in Phuket town
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Linda M. 3 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Cool place to hangout with friends but can’t use credit card, that’s a shame. We could have spend much more

  • 5/5 Jenny M. 11 months ago on Google
    Loved the vibes and music here. Had a lot of fun and even though there isn't a dance floor, that didn't stop me and my friends from having a good time. Also the popcorn you can get for 100 baht is a great snack at 1am.

  • 4/5 Sandro A. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool night club / bar. Looks like the library from Harry Potter.

  • 5/5 Danny J. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice bar/club sets in Phuket old town.. alot of beautiful Thai people inside. And very friendly and great place for local to catch up or tourist to visit for drinks also have catering for night food 👌. Very friendly owner. 👌

  • 5/5 Fraser G. 3 years ago on Google
    Fun night out, creative cocktails & friendly staff.

  • 3/5 Geoff H. 4 months ago on Google
    Unless you consider a whiskey sour, a rack of shooters, or a Long Island a craft cocktail, there is nothing imaginative about the drinks here. Flair and decent service, good DJ, but thats all

  • 5/5 piyamanida “Lily” L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice time at this cute bar. Friendly bartenders. I forgot my phone there for a day and they kept it for me to collect it the next day. A+++

  • 5/5 Grant C. 6 months ago on Google
    Had an absolutely amazing night in here. The 2 bar staff were on form practicing their cocktail juggling. Very attentative. Made it a great night. Not going to lie with the array of shots and cocktails at affordable prices.....can't really remember leaving the place 😆

  • 5/5 Drunken D. 8 months ago on Google
    Best creative and authentic cocktails. Great vibes , good music

  • 5/5 Sophie T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice cocktail bar, the service is great, cocktails are lit 🔥 there is 1+1 on happy hour

  • 5/5 FORGOSON 1 year ago on Google
    A nice pub, at first glance you don't see the large main room, which is entered through another door. The restaurant is cozy, toilets are clean! We had a lot of fun in a great atmosphere! It's worth a visit! At best around 10 p.m., there was a lot going on!

  • 5/5 ersin t. 1 year ago on Google
    Good Decoration, atmosfer and dj. the stuff is very friendly and helpful on off the best as a club in phuket town

  • 5/5 Leela C. 1 year ago on Google
    Best and testiest burgers only at Grill Wagon! Very fresh meat and special sauces. You can’t find it anywhere.

  • 1/5 Mert �. 9 months ago on Google
    Everything was good until we had the bill. They said they don't accept card. Firstly, this should be mentioned at the beginning. I didnt have enough cash with me. I only had 100 usd and 1,570 thb and I asked them to exchange. Market rate was 35, I offered them change from 34 because all exhange offices already changing from 34.5+ however it was the middle of the night and none of exchange offices around was open. They said they can only change from 30 or I need to use atm. I am here for vacation and atm charges me huge fees during money withdrawals. They said there is one near exhange office to convert money and I car go with one staff but my gf need to stay at the place!!! I offered them 1,570 thb that all cash I have for 1,900 bill but they refused it to. They were acting so bully and rude like it was my fault not to know they don’t accept card. At the end I exchanged my usd from 30 and left the place. Do not suggest anyone to go here, there are many other good bars around.

  • 5/5 HannibalRSA 11 months ago on Google
    Honestly a cool place to hang out. We came there way too early and the bar tenders were still training their performances. The staff seems to love their jobs and everyone who came in opened their eyes and was like "WOW". Cool place although very few people while we were there :)

  • 4/5 Ondřej 1 year ago on Google
    One of the coolest bar in the area. Live DJ music. Bit noisy but drinks are good. Always busy place.

  • 5/5 ธัญชนก �. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Speaker, Good music , Nice People &Staff Music : Techno, House, HipHop , Pop

  • 5/5 Thidarat P. 1 year ago on Google
    Cocktail bar in town. Getting busy on weekend 250thb for classics cocktail

  • 5/5 Fernando S. 1 year ago on Google
    Outstanding drinks, quiet vibe in front bar, party vibe and good music in backside speakeasy. Was crowded on a tuesday night.

  • 5/5 alex l. 1 year ago on Google
    Just an amazing bar!!! Really nice staff, good atmosphere, chill music (not to loud so you can speek with eachother) the cocktails are incredible (compared what you get normally in thailand) it’s devided in front and back area so if you want it even mire chill just stay in front area that is street facing. just the whole vibe… amazing

  • 5/5 Sergeant a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A pub that grades as good as a columnist As following from the columnist (Original) ผับที่เกรดดีพอๆกับคอลลัม เป็นที่ต่อจากคอลัม

  • 5/5 HOB House of B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bar Show Sanook Entertainment Trendy Suitable for going out with friends. Very fun music. (Original) บารโชว์สนุก เอนเตอร์เทรนดี เหมาะกับการไปเที่ยวกับเพื่อนเพลงมันส์มาก

  • 4/5 ead E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Open the song (Original) เปิดเพลงดี จร้า

  • 5/5 black baray 0. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Replying to @Just_Angel The child served good service. Do not choose service I love it. (Original) เริ่ดไปหมดค่ะ ไปทีไร อีกวันคือไม่ต้องทำงาน555 เด็กเสริฟบริการดี ไม่เลือกบริการ น่ารักค่ะหล่อด้วยยยย

  • 1/5 Pimpan V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Can't the DJ keeps playing music I'm confused about what kind of dance to do. Frustrated, ordered a gintonic, got a gin soda (Original) ไม่ไหว ดีเจเปิดเพลงแบบขอไปที กุก็งงว่าจะเต้นแบบไหน. หงุดหงิดสั่งจินโทนิกได้จินโซดามา

  • 3/5 KATA S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything is fine except the store is narrow (Original) 가게가 좁은거 빼고는 다 괜찮아요

  • 5/5 siriwanii n. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I like it very much (Original) ชอบมากค่ะ

  • 5/5 Liam S. 3 years ago on Google
    Always the place to go at night.

  • 5/5 Kamonthep T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is also a bartender show at night. Thai music Focus on Thai customers (Original) มีบาร์เทนเดอร์โชว์ด้วยตอนกลางคืน ดนตรีแนวคนไทย เน้นลูกค้าคนไทย

  • 5/5 Soft666 N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very fun (Original) สนุกมาก

  • 5/5 อํานาจ �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a good place. There are many foreigners to sit and eat a lot. Including the Thai people. (Original) เป็นสถานที่ดีครับ มีฝรั่งไปนั่งดื่นและทานอาหารเยอะมากครับ รวมทั่งคนไทนด้วยครับ

  • 3/5 หนู �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I am a Hat Yai person who came to the library phuket personally and never visited Hat Yai before. Because it doesn't look very interesting But coming here is impressed It's a secret entrance Excited. Gimmick. Shop similar decorations at Hat Yai Bartender, okay, clever, knows how to work. Felt a bit salty May please foreign customers The atmosphere in the restaurant is good. But the source is Square 1, then the atmosphere is more like a pub than a bar, not sure if it will be a bar before midnight or not. But personally, I don't like the stubborn style. Playing music like an all-open tavern The price of the drink is about 120 ++ cocktail. (Original) เป็นคนหาดใหญ่ ที่มาเข้า the library phuket ส่วนตัวไม่เคยเข้าที่หาดใหญ่มาก่อน เพราะดูไม่ค่อยน่าสนใจเท่าไหร่ แต่มาที่นี่ประทับใจอยู่นะ เป็นทางเข้าลับ ตื่นเต้นดีมีกิมมิก ร้านตกแต่งคล้ายที่หาดใหญ่ บาเทนเดอร์โอเค ฉลาด รู้งาน สั่งมาการิต้ามา รู้สึกว่าเค็มไปหน่อย อาจจะเอาใจลูกค้าต่างชาติ บรรยากาศในร้านดี แต่ตังหวะที่มาคือตร 1 แล้วบรรยากาศมันจะออกแนวผับมากกว่าบาร์ไม่แน่ใจว่าก่อนเที่ยงคืนจะเป็นบาร์รึเปล่า แต่ส่วนตัวไม่ชอบแนวตืดๆเท่าไหร่ ดีเจเปิดเพลง สำหรับเรายังไม่ถูกจริต เปิดเพลงเหมือนร้านเหล้าแบบเปิดทั้วไป ราคาเครื่องดื่มก็ทั้วไป คอกเทล 120++

  • 4/5 Bell N. 3 years ago on Google
    New style and good Bartender

  • 5/5 Pisit S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice song dance close up

  • 4/5 Adski R. 3 years ago on Google
    V good DJs but have to resist cutting. Too excited to play to make that it build into a good track.Dont forget everyone actually wants to dance.

  • 5/5 Heong M. 3 years ago on Google
    We will see you every Saturday night :)

  • 3/5 Loreen M. 3 years ago on Google
    The one time we were there, the next day we noticed our wallet wasnt to be found, so we had to contact the library(during the day) to check if they found anything, there was NO response from them, not even to call back or check messenger massages. Other than that, the place is nice, the decor is catchy, the staff are friendly, the cocktails are extremely tasty, the service is great, small illuzion version but they make cocktail show which was lovely, security is available at the door, smoking is outside, I noticed some locals smoking inside (vape) and no one said anything, the one thing isnt hygienic are the restrooms.

  • 2/5 Keith W. 3 years ago on Google
    Music good. Entertainment good. Toilets were disgusting..

  • 4/5 Grant G. 3 years ago on Google
    Pretty good for what it is a super loud nightclub with relatively pricey drinks. Not really my scene but if you like that sort of thing you might like this

  • 5/5 Eshank R. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place it’s a different you can’t see this everywhere it’s open up till 3 am Saturday and very good music and very friendly crowd I made 4 friends and got a free glass of beer.. do visit it on the weekend and do try the beer.. Thank you

  • 5/5 Sara Sarawanwalai K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice cozy bar in the city with lots of choices for drinks. The environment is very friendly. We went around 21.30 and they have good live band which you can request songs. Mostly it's thai people crowds in the bar but you can still enjoy if you want to have local experience with great cocktails.

  • 5/5 Menno B. 3 years ago on Google
    Speak-easy style "hidden" cocktail bar with DJ mixing music on the spot. Won-der-ful and original cocktails!

  • 5/5 Nalinee L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Strange atmosphere Like a pub near the beach But this is in the city Good live music, great music, international bows, bartenders, dazzled (Original) บรรยากาศแปลกแหวกแนว เหมือนผับแถวหาด แต่นี่อยู่ในตัวเมือง ดนตรีสดเพราะดี ดนตรีสากล มีโบว์บาร์เทนเดอร์ตื่นตา

  • 5/5 Miles C. 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty cool place, bar staff were very good at making cocktails and would give Tom Cruise a run for his money

  • 5/5 H-R 4 years ago on Google
    👍

  • 3/5 Kk N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good taste, good price Considered to watch the show. Great fun. (Original) รสชาติพอได้ราคาแรง ถือว่าไปดูโชว์ค่ะสนุกดี

  • 3/5 Graham S. 4 years ago on Google
    small ok place to hang out for a relax evening, decent selection of cocktails, ok for an hour and to move on to something else

  • 5/5 Conor P. M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good fun place in the old town. A bit loud inside so we tended to sit outside the main bar and bought a bottle of Jamesons from the bar between 3 friends and sipped away on that all night

  • 4/5 Simon J. 5 years ago on Google
    Very trendy, very hip, and had live music on when I was there. They have some very tasty drink options, but it runs on the expensive side, even for an American. The staff was polite, but mostly ambivalent, with the exception of one server/bartender who did a wonderful job.

  • 3/5 최달봉 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place to go when you are in Phuket Town (Original) 푸켓타운에서 머물때 한번쯤가봐도 좋은곳

  • 5/5 Дмитрий �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place (Original) Отличное местечко

  • 3/5 Thanatharn L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good drink.

  • 5/5 Thanadet K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere, bartender friendly, fun to go back (Original) บรรยากาศดี บาร์เทนเดอร์ เป็นกันเอง สนุก ไว้กลับไปอีก

  • 1/5 Kannika M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Music is not ok (Original) เพลงไม่โอเค

  • 4/5 JY S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The part visible from the outside is the entrance, and if you go inside, there is a large and high space. Live music as a solo guitarist. Bartenders make a cocktail by turning the bottle hard. There was no local beer and the cheap beer was 150 baht. Anyway, the price is a little high. (Original) 밖에서 보이는 부분은 입구고 안쪽으로 들어가면 크고 높은 공간이 있음. 통기타 솔로 정도의 라이브 뮤직. 바텐더들이 열심히 병 돌리면서 칵테일 만들어 줌. 로컬 맥주 없고 젤 싼 맥주가 150밧이었나. 아무튼 가격이 좀 센 편.

  • 5/5 egocefal 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Zbs (Original) Збс

  • 5/5 Pannathon L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) good job (Original) งานดี


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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