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🍸 Nightlife & Bars · Koh Samui · Chaweng

Captain Pub Chaweng

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About Captain Pub Chaweng

Captain Pub Chaweng is a casual neighbourhood pub in Chaweng, Koh Samui with darts and pool tables. Expats and casual visitors come for cheap Chang, friendly games and a low-key alternative to Beach Road.

Casual pub in Chaweng with darts and pool tables. Suits expats and casual visitors.

Why visit

  • Pool tables and dartboards anchor the social scene with regular friendly competitions among expats
  • Cheap draught Chang and Singha around 80-100 baht make it one of central Chaweng's most affordable bars
  • Casual pub menu with toasties, burgers and Thai bar snacks until midnight
  • Long-serving regulars create a community atmosphere uncommon in tourist-heavy Chaweng
  • Side-street Chaweng location keeps it quieter than Beach Road while remaining walking distance from hotels

What to expect

Cover charge unusual at most Koh Samui bars except a few clubs
Last orders usually around 12:30am with venues closing by 1am per local licensing
Beers 80-150 baht and basic spirits 150-250 baht typical Koh Samui pricing
Smoking permitted in designated areas only following Thai regulations

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Local tips

  • Earplugs are sensible if the venue has live music and you are sat near the speakers
  • Combine with dinner nearby plenty of options around Chaweng
  • Grab home is usually 80-200 baht across Koh Samui after closing time
  • Chaweng strip closes around 2am with after-parties moving to specific clubs check in advance

Frequently asked questions

What time does Captain Pub 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.

What hours is Captain Pub 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.

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.