The Living Room, Koh Lipe

On Koh Lipe’s Walking Street, The Living Room is the spot where the island shakes the sand off and turns the music up. You leave your flip‑flops at the door, step onto cool floors, and ease into an easygoing groove backed by a live DJ every night. It’s relaxed and candle‑lit enough to chat, but there’s a proper pulse once the evening rolls in. Drinks cover the bases: classic cocktails, ice‑cold beers, and easy mocktails if you’re pacing yourself between dives. The bartenders are friendly and quick, the playlists lean fun over fussy, and the crowd’s a mix of travelers and island staff swapping tips about the next beach or boat. Practical bit: it’s right in the middle of Walking Street, an easy wander from both Pattaya and Sunrise beaches. Open daily from 2pm to 1am, it works just as well for a pre‑dinner warm‑up as it does for a last drink before calling it a night.