About The Bophut Tavern
The Bophut Tavern is a British-style tavern restaurant in Fisherman's Village serving fish and chips, pies and Sunday roasts. A reliable expat haunt for British comfort food and proper draught pints in Bophut.
British-style tavern restaurant in Fisherman's Village. Suits British expats wanting pub grub.
Why visit
- Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy served weekly from around 450 baht
- Beer-battered fish and chips with mushy peas is the daily signature, with home-cut chips
- Draught Guinness, Hoegaarden and London Pride poured at proper UK serving temperature
- Live Premier League and Six Nations matches shown on multiple screens during season
- Bophut Walking Street location offers cocktail-hour atmosphere alongside the British pub feel
What to expect
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Local tips
- Lunch is quieter than dinner if you want a calmer meal arrive between 1pm and 3pm
- Ask staff for the daily special which is often off the printed menu
- Spice levels in tourist areas come down by default ask for 'phet phet' if you want it Thai-spicy
- Tipping is not required but rounding up the bill or 20-50 baht is appreciated
Frequently asked questions
Is the menu in English?
Yes most Koh Samui restaurants serving foreign visitors have English menus and many have photos. Staff are used to international diners and can clarify dishes if needed. Vegetarian and spice-level requests are widely understood.
Do I need a reservation at The Bophut Tavern?
For weekday lunch or dinner walk-ins are usually fine. For Friday or Saturday dinner especially during high season a same-day reservation is sensible. You can call ahead or book through the restaurant's Facebook or LINE.
What hours is The Bophut Tavern open?
Operating hours are listed as 11:00-23:00. Kitchen often closes 30 minutes before stated closing so order food earlier rather than later.