PHUKET -- area code (66-76)

• The Flying Handbag
  Paradise Complex, email. A fun bar with decor featuring fabulous handbags. British owner.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Tried many bars in Patong - must say my fave is The Flying Handbag for a relaxed drink away from all the moneyboys and ladyboys! Perfect for when it all gets too much for you... It's an uncomplicated bar with great service and hot (str8 acting!) guys behind the bar. Brilliant! " -- pablosboy, Sep 4, 2008

• J&B Bar
  141/15 Rath-U-Thit Rd, Paradise Complex, email. A small, discreet bar with cozy ambience located along the main entrance leading to the Paradise Complex. A friendly place to meet with locals or visitors or to chill out with your group of friends.
• James Dean Bar and Guesthouse
  188/22 Likit Plaza Sai Sam, email. James Dean Bar has been a gay social bar in Patong Beach since 1991. They are now in a new and 4th location, outside of the Paradise Complex and ever so lovely and quiet. Take a break from Patong's hustle and bustle and say hello to Phaithoon and Joel. Utopia Member Discount
• Maya City
  182 Viset Rd, Moo 2, 087-276-1257, email. Owned by a gay couple and also gay-managed, this bar features pleasant surroundings, good music and cabaret show with dancing after midnight. Utopia Member Discount

  Sundowners Bar and Guesthouse 125/10 Rat-U-Thit Rd, 083-301-4036, email. Gay bar and guesthouse situated on the exit road in the Royal Paradise Complex in the best possible location, central and convenient to everything. Ten minutes walk to the beach. Friendly staff. Two floors: G/F terrace bar with Wi-Fi and pool table. 1/F aircon live sports bar and terrace bar looking down onto the soi. Large selection of beers, fine wine, cocktails and champagne for any special occasion. The sports bar can be booked for private functions.

• Time Bar and Bed Patong
  125/12 Raj-U-thit Rd, 089-724-8497, email. This gay and lesbian-friendly bar, opened in 1999, is located in the heart of the gay district. From its humble beginnings, the owners intent was to create a fun, relaxing and nurturing environment that would attract Thai locals and foreign visitors from all parts of the globe. Enjoy a drink with your loved one or that special person. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I was exploring the Sawasdirak/Sawatdirak Rd, I saw a sign that said, Super Boys, For Men Club. Intrigued, I decided to come back in the late evening. The club is located near The Minotel along a secluded road. When I went in, I was the only customer there. The staff who were hanging outside came in and shed all their outer clothings. Some began to grab a pole and gyrate in the middle of the room. The club itself was very small. The interior was run down and unimaginative. A very cute guy proceeded to sit next to me. His roving hands kept exploring my erogenous areas. It was a bit uncomfortable and yet kinda arousing. All of them (except for one guy) can't speak English. From that one guy, I managed to get some answers to my questions. Super Boys is an a-go-go club that is not located within the Paradise Complex. Possibly, their main clientele may be locals (perhaps, perhaps not). They have fewer staff than those at Paradise Complex. Expect no cabaret shows. If you're adventurous, check it out. If not, leave it and explore Paradise Complex instead although Paradise Complex can be intimidating with many people staring at you from all angles." -- philophallus, Aug 17, 2009

• Simon Cabaret
  100/6-8 Moo 4, Patong, 076-342-115 FAX 076-321-437. Huge, extravagant drag theater. Shows nightly.
• Tangmo Club
  Paradise Complex, email. Lip-synch, dance and variety show featuring handsome guys and gorgeous transgender performers. Khun Tangmo's club has been in operation more than a decade. Show twice nightly.

• Boat Bar
  Royal Paradise Complex (just down from Connect), 076-341-237, email. Very popular late night gay dance club. Dim second floor offers some romantic seclusion. Trendy design and good music. Cabaret shows.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "What a lovely club in the middle of gay Patong! Fun starts at midnight and lasts till 4am. The show is absolutely brilliant, dancers are great and gorgeous. Unfortunately the music is not to my taste - far too hard and very little playing of favourites such as Kylie and Mage. I think that the DJ is trying to compete with the Kiss bar and does not realise that the Boat bar has different type of clientelle. Apart from that the place is lovely!" -- chompi27, Jan 9, 2009

• Fire Island Disco
  Royal Paradise Hotel, Paradise Complex, email.
• Galaxy
  Soi Sunset. Opened by the owners of Simon Cafe. Mixed club but lots of gay clientele. Best after 2am.

• B & W
  Paradise Complex Soi 3.
• Marn Ya
  Paradise Complex Soi 5 (opposite My Way).
• Phuket Amazing Pub and Karaoke (mixed)
  70/117 Rat-U-Thit Rd, Paradise Complex. This mixed place gets swinging when the bars close.
• Twilight Karaoke
  Paradise Complex Soi 4.