Trio Bar

By day it’s just the sound of the surf and clinking ice; by night, candles glow on low tables in the sand and island beats drift down the beach. Trio Bar is the easygoing beach shack along the Tubtim/Ao Pudsa stretch of Koh Samet where you kick your sandals off, sink into a beanbag, and let the evening roll in with a cold drink in hand. Order something fruity and simple — a limey mojito, a mango daiquiri, or a classic Singha on ice — and watch the sky fade from pink to inky blue. Fire shows usually spark up along this section of beach after sunset, so you get front-row seats without leaving your chair. The crowd is a friendly mix of Bangkok weekenders and backpackers comparing island notes, with service that stays relaxed even when the beach fills up. Practical bit: you’ll find Trio Bar on the sand between Tubtim and Ao Pudsa, about a 10–15 minute walk south from Hat Sai Kaew and Na Dan Pier’s main path. Come for golden hour, stay until late — this is the kind of place where one drink turns into three without you noticing. Last checked March 2026.