Khao Lak Monkey Bar can be described in a flash as following: excellent affordable drinks, fantastic live music, and great laid-back atmosphere. Stuck between two buildings along Phetkasem Road, in the central part of La On Village (Nang Thong Beach’s resort town), Monkey Bar boasts a typical Reggae bar-style décor and atmosphere. Photos and illustrations of the iconic father of Reggae music, Bob Marley, hang on the walls side-by-side with monkey portraits. The rather small size of the venue, however, allows live musicians to perform comfortably.

Despite the Reggae style of the venue, different types of music are performed at Khao Lak Monkey Bar, from classic pop to electric rock to the off-beat tempo of Jamaica’s music; everyone can get a tune to their taste here. As in most live music bars around the world, jams are frequent, so do not hesitate to join the band if you know how to sing or how to play an instrument.