About Sweet Soul Bar
Sweet Soul Bar is a soul and funk bar in Chaweng, Koh Samui with regular live bands. Live-music fans come for Motown, Stevie Wonder covers and the rare Koh Samui venue committed to soul music.
Soul and funk bar in Chaweng with live bands. Suits live-music fans.
Why visit
- Live soul, funk and R&B bands play sets covering Motown, Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Aretha Franklin
- Filipino and international house bands rotate weekly delivering tight horn sections and strong vocalists
- Mid-priced cocktails, Mai Tais and rum drinks suit the warm soul-music atmosphere
- Open seating and small dance floor encourage casual swaying and dancing close to the band
- Central Chaweng location near other live-music venues makes a good music-bar-hopping route
What to expect
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Local tips
- Combine with dinner nearby plenty of options around Chaweng
- Earplugs are sensible if the venue has live music and you are sat near the speakers
- 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 Sweet Soul Bar 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.
Is the venue safe for solo travellers?
Yes the venue caters to a mix of solo travellers and groups and is generally safe. Standard precautions apply do not leave drinks unattended and watch your phone in crowds. Staff are responsive if you flag any issue.
What hours is Sweet Soul Bar open?
Listed hours are 21:00-03:00. Closing time is usually enforced by local licensing. After-hours options exist nearby ask staff for current recommendations.