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DRIFT Bar: Ao Khai

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Laem Maephim


Address

อ่าวไข่ สุนทรภู่, Klaeng District, Rayong 21190, Thailand

Website

driftbar-aokhai.business.site

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (211 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: beach (17) great (11) Great (7) good (7) enjoy (6) staff (6) tacos (6) music (6)
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  • 5/5 Patty P. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome chill out bar located in serene end of the beach front tugged away from all the crowd. Located next to Centara Rayong Resort. Great to come anytime of the day even in the afternoon with lots of spots with shades to enjoy to cool ocean breeze. Many things to do for everyone from just hanging out and enjoy cocktail by the beach to water sports such as jet ski or paddle board. Lots of great instagenic spots for those who love taking pictures. If you come during the evening time, nice place to enjoy live band and pretty lights decoration at night. Nice western food options for munchies to enjoy on the beach including French fries, nuggets, cashews. So in love with this place. Definitely my favorite beach spot in Rayong with everything you need in one place.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martyn C. 4 years ago on Google
    A lovely beach bar, with cold, good value drinks (including Vedett IPA on draft) La Choufe and Beer Lao. The food was great too. The people were friendly and the whole place had a perfect relaxing vibe.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A G. 1 year ago on Google
    I almost want to keep this place a secret. The staff are all very nice and love where they are. The food was all really fresh, tacos fantastic. I really can’t say a bad thing or even make a suggestion for improvement. They’ll get sick of my wife and I before we get sick of them. Perfect playlist all 3 days we just visited too.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SV Wild H. 2 years ago on Google
    I don’t give away 5 stars very often but I love this place. Staff was great and the atmosphere was perfect. Thanks guys. We’ll be back…
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alain B. 2 years ago on Google
    Fish taco, spicy shrimp taco and hamburger were good. Nice ambiance, male owner is quite nice and accommodating.. although food was a bit late but well explained as cook was on holiday (Songkran). Still recommended!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John M. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyable night out. Good food and sitting on the beach drinking beer. What's not to like. Friendly staff. Fire show 9.30pm on Friday. Back 6 months later and bar has been extended with new and improved seating areas. Back a year later, changed again with new seating, now offers cider and craft beers. Still a great place to relax and enjoy the sun, sand, sea etc. Wife loves the papaya salad, but though the tacos only ok. See new and updated photos.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike D. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool ocean breeze, cold drinks great people.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Honeylyn A. 1 year ago on Google
    Best beach bar ive been. It's a place where i can feel like It's better than home because of the warm welcome and good rapport between staff and guests. You can laugh out loud and party freely. A place of party and serenity. Love it here ... You should come and experience it yourself.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salila SANITWONG N. 5 months ago on Google
    The people there were very kind and made me feel warm also be safe aswell. I recommend it if you are traveling to Klaeng District alone. You don't want to drink with out no one to talk to, You'll find cute chatting at the front of the bar, and you can put down your phone and relax with the people in front of you. Thank you for take care of me. 🙏🏻🥰
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dylan W. 4 months ago on Google
    Awesome spot by the beach. Great thai western and fusion food. Good range of European beers and cocktails.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Will L. 4 months ago on Google
    One of my favorite beach bar and restaurants. Super cozy and chill vibes. Great service and food. I recommend the chicken pad kapow. Great place to see the sunset and they have pool and cornhole!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hanns S. 1 year ago on Google
    The most classic example of the perfect beach bar in Thailand. The atmosphere is everything you dream of for a place to either just relax, or meet foreigners or Thais for great conversations. Always great music, great food and a wide selection of alcoholic beverages. Well done and please don't change a thing. I don't think there's another similar bar in South East Asia!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lara W. 1 year ago on Google
    The Drift bar has the best beach vibe in the region… Nice cider, beers, smoothies, and other drinks, served in a relaxed, beautiful, and engaging setting. The staff are great… Super welcoming and professional. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matteo M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Cocktails, many Farang. Good vibes and reasonable price. Staff very friendly and with good English. Friday night with dj and music!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tina B. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved the vibe there. Sunset, live music and fire show. Everyone is trying very hard and are absolutely lovely. The cocktails were also great. The food didn't convince me personally, but the others at the table were very satisfied. I look forward to coming back soon to try something different. :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ketsarin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome bar Live music on the beach Friendly staff and owner Best tacos 🌮 !! It’s the best beach bar in Rayong 👍 I’ve been there twice and I’ve had very good experiences from both times
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 SM S. 3 years ago on Google
    You​ may​ park​ the​ ​car​at​ the​ end of​ the​ road, then​ you​ walk​ down along the​ beach. Relaxing on​ breezy day.​ Vedett IPA craft beer is​ not​ a​ strong type.​ Food​ are​ passable.​ Great ambience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ma'miew S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place for hangout, nice atmosphere at Ao Khai, I just try chicken taco 120THB and 2 of Singha beer 🍻 They also have Fireman’s show on every Friday at 8 pm, and Live music every Saturday
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert T. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere and good live band. Food delicious.

  • 5/5 chun c. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved the vibe here. Drinking and enjoy sunset with friends while looking at my kids play on the beach. Staff are super friendly. Taco and burger is good. Best beach bar in Rayong

  • 2/5 Natta N. 1 year ago on Google
    Two stars for the view and overall vibe. Service is terrible. We ordered red wine, the waitress came up with white and forced us to take the wrong order even if it's clearly your staff's mistake. Also the bar's dog (huge Siberian Husky) jumped on the table.

  • 2/5 Rita T. 1 year ago on Google
    Didn’t go for dipping in the water 💦 just had drinks in the bar Maybe wrong timing to visit 🙃🙃

  • 5/5 Matteo S. 4 months ago on Google
    Very nice place, staff is kind, Jack running is very friendly and hospital. Drinks tasting fantastic, the view is wonderful. Deserve 5 stars! Also provide boat rental and paddling. We ll definitely be back ❤️

  • 4/5 Mikael S. 6 months ago on Google
    Great place with a great beach. Loved the beef and fish tacos! The shrimp tacos had a bit much taste of beef tacos, rather have them koriander style. Still a big recommend!

  • 5/5 Hannah J. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, live music, lovely atmosphere. I thoroughly recommend.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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