Perched right on the sands of Haad Rin West, Seaside Sunset Bar is a beachfront bar and music venue where the rhythm of the ocean meets a daily soundtrack of live DJ sets. Whether you come for the golden hour or stay well into the evening, Seaside offers one of the island’s most atmospheric spots to watch the sun drop into the Gulf of Thailand — cocktail in hand.

About the Venue

Seaside Sunset Bar sits directly on Haad Rin West, the quieter, west-facing beach of Haad Rin — the same headland famous for the Full Moon Party, but on the side that faces the sunset. The venue operates as a full-day beach bar, open from 11 AM to 10 PM every day, with a relaxed daytime atmosphere that shifts into a livelier music-focused evening as the sun descends.

The bar occupies two levels: a ground-floor beach area where you can settle onto the sand or grab a seat right at the water’s edge, and a second-floor terrace that offers panoramic views over Haad Rin and the surrounding bay. It’s a venue designed around the natural theatre of the sunset, and the layout makes the most of it.

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What Makes It Special

• West-facing beachfront position: Haad Rin West faces directly into the sunset, making Seaside one of the few bars on this stretch of Koh Phangan that catches the full arc of the evening sky from the shore.
• Daily live DJ sets: A rotating lineup of island DJs plays every evening from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, ensuring the music is fresh and varied night after night.
• Two-level layout: The ground-floor beach setting and the elevated terrace each offer a distinct way to experience the same view — barefoot on the sand or raised above it all.
• Cocktails and Thai food: The bar serves crafted cocktails alongside Thai dishes, so an evening here can be a full experience rather than just a drink stop.
• Happy hour: From 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily, a happy hour discount applies to your first order — timed perfectly to catch the start of the sunset set.

The Experience

Arrive in the early afternoon and Seaside takes on the unhurried pace of a proper beach bar — chilled music, Thai food, and the easy luxury of having the Gulf of Thailand a few steps from your table. As the afternoon lengthens, the venue begins to stir. By 5 PM, a DJ is in the booth, the sky is warming, and the terrace fills with people turning to face the horizon.

The crowd at Seaside tends to be a mix: travellers who have stumbled upon it, regulars who make it part of their island routine, and music lovers drawn by the rotating DJ lineup. The atmosphere is relaxed without being sleepy, and energetic without crossing into full-party territory — at least until the evening deepens. For special events such as beach parties, Seaside has collaborated with promoters including Solar Conexion, bringing a broader programme of music to the venue.

It is a place suited to sunset chasers, to those who want music alongside their sundowner, and to anyone who simply wants to be by the water as the light changes. The second-floor terrace, with its panoramic view over Haad Rin, is particularly worth seeking out.

Practical Information

Location: Haad Rin West, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani Province, Thailand. Haad Rin West is a short walk from the main Haad Rin pier and the Full Moon Party beach (Haad Rin East) — the two beaches share the same headland and are connected by a narrow road and walking paths.

Opening hours: Daily, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

DJ sets: Every day, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The lineup rotates daily with resident and guest island DJs.

Happy hour: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM daily. 10% off your first order.

Food & drink: Cocktails and Thai dishes are served throughout opening hours.

Visitor tips: Arrive by 4:30–5:00 PM to secure a good spot on the terrace before the evening crowd builds. The west-facing aspect means sunset views are at their peak between roughly 6:00 and 7:00 PM, varying by season. Haad Rin is most easily reached by songthaew (shared pickup truck taxi) from Thong Sala pier or by speedboat from Koh Samui.

Follow for events: Seaside Sunset Bar posts upcoming events and DJ lineups on Instagram at @seaside_sunsetbar_kohphangan. Larger beach party events are also listed on phangan.events.

Plan Your Visit

If you’re on Koh Phangan and looking for a beachfront bar that combines a genuine sunset position with daily live music and an easy, unhurried pace, Seaside Sunset Bar on Haad Rin West is worth adding to your itinerary. Check upcoming events and beach parties at phangan.events before you go.