About The Library Beach Bar
The Library Beach Bar is the designer beach bar at The Library hotel on Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui. Stylish travellers come for the iconic red pool, sleek architecture and elevated beach drinks.
Designer beach bar at The Library on Chaweng. Suits stylish travellers wanting upscale beach bar.
Why visit
- Iconic blood-red mosaic pool of The Library Hotel sets the most photographed cocktail backdrop on Chaweng
- Designer-led architecture by Tirawan Songsawat with sleek concrete, white loungers and modernist lines
- Premium cocktails priced around 400-600 baht using fresh herbs, premium spirits and house-made syrups
- Mediterranean-Asian small plates including ceviche, sashimi and tapas designed to graze through sunset
- Beach club opens to walk-in guests for cocktails despite hotel being usually adults-only
What to expect
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Local tips
- Combine with dinner nearby plenty of options around Chaweng
- Cash is faster than card use 100 and 500 baht notes for tipping if you stay long
- Chaweng strip closes around 2am with after-parties moving to specific clubs check in advance
- Grab home is usually 80-200 baht across Koh Samui after closing time
Frequently asked questions
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.
Is there a dress code?
Most Koh Samui bars are casual flip-flops and shorts are fine. A few rooftop or hotel bars require closed shoes for men and no beachwear. If unsure smart-casual is the safe option for evening venues.
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.