About Smile Bar Chaweng
Smile Bar Chaweng is a cheap-and-cheerful neighbourhood bar in Chaweng, Koh Samui. Backpackers and budget travellers come for low-cost drinks and an unpretentious local-meets-tourist vibe.
Cheap and cheerful bar in Chaweng. Suits backpackers wanting low-cost drinks.
Why visit Smile Bar Chaweng
- Bottled Chang and Singha at around 70-90 baht ranking among Chaweng's most affordable beers
- Pool table, simple bar games and friendly Thai owners create a low-pressure backpacker hangout
- Bucket cocktails for around 200-250 baht make pre-club drinking easy on tight budgets
- Open-fronted bar layout means you can watch street life on Chaweng while drinking
- Walking distance from cheap Chaweng guesthouses and Soi Green Mango clubs for cheap pre-drinks
What to expect
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Local tips
- Combine with dinner nearby plenty of options around Chaweng
- Grab home is usually 80-200 baht across Koh Samui after closing time
- Cash is faster than card use 100 and 500 baht notes for tipping if you stay long
- Earplugs are sensible if the venue has live music and you are sat near the speakers
Frequently asked questions
What hours is Smile Bar Chaweng open?
Listed hours are 18:00-02:00. Closing time is usually enforced by local licensing. After-hours options exist nearby ask staff for current recommendations.
What time does Smile Bar Chaweng get busy?
Most evenings the venue fills up around 9pm-10pm and stays busy until close. Friday and Saturday are noticeably busier than midweek. Arriving early gives you the better seats and a cheaper happy-hour drink before the crowd builds.
Are taxis or Grab easy to find at closing time?
Yes Grab works well in Koh Samui and most rides home are 80-250 baht. At peak closing times wait can be 5-15 minutes. Saving the bar's pin location in Grab makes pickup easier.