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Sunset cocktail lounge · Koh Tao

Rise Above Koh Tao

Hidden above Sairee Beach, The Gold Bar offers sunset cocktails, Thai cuisine, fine wines, art, music and a calmer side of island nightlife.

Open from 5pm Closed Tuesdays 18+ Venue Walk-ins welcome
Cocktails · Music · Atmosphere

An evening above Koh Tao.

The calmer side of Koh Tao nightlife

Hidden high above Sairee Beach, The Gold Bar is designed for slower evenings, sunset cocktails, conversation and atmosphere.

As the sun disappears over Koh Tao, the terrace transforms into one of the island’s most unique nightlife spots — combining elevated ocean views, carefully crafted drinks, music, photography and relaxed lounge energy.

Whether you're arriving for golden hour cocktails, wine, Thai cuisine or simply to escape the crowds below, The Gold Bar offers a calmer and more refined side of Koh Tao nightlife.

Cocktails · Views · Atmosphere

Koh Tao’s Hidden Sunset Lounge

Perched high above Sairee Beach, The Gold Bar blends ocean views, cocktails, Thai cuisine, music, photography and atmosphere into one unforgettable island evening.

More than just a bar, The Gold Bar is home to a wine cellar, photography and art gallery, and a relaxed adults-only lounge environment inspired by the owner’s background in filmmaking, underwater photography and the natural world.

Walk-ins are welcome six nights a week from 5pm, making The Gold Bar the perfect place to escape the crowds and experience a calmer side of Koh Tao nightlife.

Martini cocktail with sunset views at The Gold Bar Koh Tao
Golden hour cocktails above Sairee Beach
The Gold Hour

Sunset, slowed down.

As the sun drops over Koh Tao, the terrace glows, the music softens, and The Gold Bar becomes one of the island’s most atmospheric places to begin the evening.

Sunset cocktail overlooking Koh Tao from The Gold Bar
A calmer side of Koh Tao nightlife
Above Mae Haad & Sairee

The Gold Hour

Sip handcrafted cocktails while overlooking the bays of Mae Haad and Sairee. Watch tropical storms roll across the Gulf of Thailand. Listen to live music beneath the warm glow of hanging lights and jungle greenery.

Whether you’re beginning the evening before dinner upstairs at The Gallery Restaurant, meeting friends for sunset drinks, or simply relaxing with a glass of wine and the view, The Gold Bar was designed to help guests slow down and enjoy the atmosphere.

Explore the experience

More than a sunset bar

The Gold Bar brings together cocktails, Thai food, wine, music, photography, art and tropical views in one relaxed hillside setting.

Sunset Cocktails

Signature cocktails, premium spirits and sunset views above Koh Tao.

Thai Cuisine

Traditional Thai dishes, seafood, poultry and vegan options served Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Wine Cellar

Carefully selected wines enjoyed within a relaxed and atmospheric setting.

Photography & Art

Photography prints and artwork inspired by Koh Tao, nature, storms, oceans and the night sky.

Live Music

Atmospheric evenings accompanied by carefully selected live performances and events.

Adults-Only Atmosphere

A calmer, more refined side of island nightlife designed for conversation, sunsets and atmosphere.

Cocktails after dark

Drinks with a view, atmosphere and intention.

The cocktail experience at The Gold Bar is made for slow evenings, sunset conversations and relaxed nights above the island.

From classic martinis and tropical cocktails to Irish coffees and fine wines, the drinks menu is designed to match the mood of the terrace — refined, relaxed and atmospheric.

Hidden in the jungle

Nature, nightlife and island atmosphere.

Surrounded by tropical plants, jungle sounds and ocean breezes, The Gold Bar offers a side of Koh Tao nightlife that feels more intimate, more atmospheric and more connected to the island.

The venue’s photography and art are shaped by the natural world around it — from butterflies and insects to storms, sunsets, underwater scenes and the night sky.

Through Chris’s lens

Photography, art and the natural beauty of Koh Tao.

The Gold Bar is deeply connected to photography, filmmaking and the natural beauty of Koh Tao. Many of the images displayed throughout the venue and gallery space were captured around the island itself.

Selected prints are also available to purchase at the venue.

Guests enjoying sunset views at The Gold Bar Koh Tao Martini cocktail against a Koh Tao sunset Orange butterfly photographed on Koh Tao Tropical insect photographed near The Gold Bar Koh Tao Dark sunset cloudscape over Koh Tao
The Gold Bar atmosphere

A more refined island evening.

To preserve the relaxed atmosphere of The Gold Bar, we ask guests to follow a few simple house guidelines.

  • Guests must be aged 18+
  • Shirts and footwear are required
  • Pets are not permitted

Thank you for helping us maintain the atmosphere for all guests.

Find The Gold Bar

Hidden above Sairee Beach.

Located above Sairee Beach on Koh Tao, The Gold Bar offers elevated sunset views overlooking Mae Haad and Haad Sairee.