FUGA Beach Club

Sun, salt and a soundtrack — FUGA is the slick new beach club on the north end of Patong, right on the sand off Prabaramee Road. Start early with a swim in the infinity pool and a late breakfast, then slide straight into sunset cocktails as the bay turns gold. It’s beachfront without the chaos of Bangla, so you get sea breeze, palms and a proper view of Patong Bay. The menu leans Mediterranean with plenty of international comfort hits, plus a full sushi and sashimi bar and a fresh seafood counter. Think sharing plates and grilled fish by day; tapas, oysters and crisp rosé by dusk. Drinks are polished — from fruit-forward tropicals to classic martinis — and the resident DJs keep it chic and downtempo until late. There’s a dedicated family area with a kids’ pool, while one zone is VIP-only with a minimum spend for cabanas. Come for golden hour when the light is magic and the staff roll into night mode with fire shows and beachside beats. Book ahead for front-row loungers if you want your feet in the sand; otherwise, the deck tables by the pool are your best sunset seats. Expect resort pricing, but the setting and service deliver. Address: 221 Prabaramee Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150. Open daily 8am–12am.