Verified September 2026
9.6/10(3,025 reviews)
BABOU is a Chaweng cocktail bar, restaurant, and late-night lounge that works best for dinner, drinks, and a party-heavy evening. It opens at 5 PM daily, runs until 2 AM most nights and 4 AM on Friday and Saturday, and gets busiest around 9 PM to midnight. Outdoor seating, reservations, parking, and card payments are available.
Is BABOU worth visiting?
BABOU is a cocktail bar, restaurant, lounge, and nightclub on Chaweng Beach Road that suits people who want dinner first and a late-night crowd after. It opens at 5 PM daily, staying open until 2 AM most nights and until 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Expect it to get busiest from about 9 PM to midnight, especially on Tuesday and the weekend. It has outdoor seating, table service, reservations, parking, and takes cards and NFC payments. Reviewers consistently mention the DJ set, fire show, dancers, cocktails, and friendly staff.
What people love
- +Open late, with Friday and Saturday service until 4 AM
- +Outdoor seating plus dine-in, takeout, and onsite service
- +Reservations accepted, with free parking lot, free street parking, and on-site parking
- +Reviewers repeatedly mention DJ sets, fire shows, dancers, and friendly staff
Good to know
- !It gets noticeably busy in the late evening, especially from 9 PM to midnight
- !The strongest crowd is on Tuesday and the weekend nights
- !This is more of a nightlife venue than a quiet dinner restaurant
Frequently Asked Questions
Location
162 51 ถนนหาดเฉวง Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, ThailandView on Google Maps →
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