Sports Bars in Koh Lanta – The Best Places To Watch The Match
Koh Lanta is not exactly loaded with sports bars all over the island. The good news, though, is that there are still a few great pubs to watch the match. So, let’s get to them, these are the best sports bars in Koh Lanta in 2024.
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Quick Guide to the Best Sports Bars in Koh Lanta
Don’t fancy reading a whole post about where to go, here’s a super-quick guide to the best sports pubs in Koh Lanta to watch a match in 2023.
My favourite place to watch the match is The Irish Embassy.
If you prefer to relax while watching the match, head to Harry’s Sports Bar.
That’s surely the shortest-ever guide to anything. If you’ve still got some energy in you, why not read on to see why these are the best places to watch sport and where else you can go to watch a match on the island.
Ultimate guide to the best bars to watch live sport in Koh Lanta
Here’s all the info you need about the best spots to watch the match. Have fun out there.
1. The Irish Embassy – My favourite
If you always feel comfortable in an Irish Pub on your travels. this is a great one that doubles up as a sports bar in the heart of Koh Lanta. The Irish Embassy fights homesickness with Sky Sports, pints of Guinness and traditional pub grub.
When there are loads of games kicking off at the same time they show them all here, and if you get the right spot you can watch at least three at the same time.
If you’re looking for the best place to watch the Euros, this is my recommendation.
The outdoor terrace is what makes this my favourite place to watch the match when I’m in town. And that’s because three screens are pointing out to it, meaning you can soak up the late evening sun while watching an early click-off.
Another thing that sets The Irish Embassy apart from the rest is its food menu. If a pint of Guinness isn’t enough of the black stuff, why not combine it with their famous beef and Guinness stew?
If a sweaty stew isn’t your thing, they have plenty of other traditional and Thai options. Including loads of great vegan dishes, which is a rarity in a sports bar in Thailand, trust me!
More important than the grub are the beers on offer. There are loads to choose from, including Chang at 99 THB for a pint, or a Guinness for 290 THB.
Opening Hours: 14:00 – 01:00
Address: 233 moo 2, Prae Ae, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
2. Harry’s Sports Bar – A classy place to watch sport
Harry’s Sports Bar is a modern little sports bar in Koh Lanta. Inside, you’ll find loads of high tables and a relaxed atmosphere. If you hate sitting on bar stools for hours, this isn’t the place for you.
They don’t serve food here, but there’s plenty of booze. There are four big-screen TVs and a pool table so you can play some sport while watching the match on TV.
As with any decent sports bar, they are happy to put on whatever you want to watch and have access to pretty much every sport you could ever need.
Address: 390, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
3. JJ Bar Koh Lanta – A semi-sports bar
While not the biggest sports bar on the island, JJ Bar offers a cool and laid-back environment for sports fans. There are a couple of TV screens that show sport all day long, as well as a darts board and pool table.
What’s unique about JJ Bar is that it’s open 24 hours, making it a go-to spot for those who want to watch matches at any hour of the day. The real reason it’s always open is because of the extras that are on offer to anyone interested. But don’t let that put you off, it’s still a great relaxed place to watch sport and have a couple of beers if that’s all your after.
Address: 81150 Koh Lanta Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
4. Game On Sports Bar – Is it open?
Located further south than the others, Game On Sports Bar offers a decent sports-watching experience. However, please check on Google because they were closing for a refurb soon after I visited and Google still says it’s ‘temporarily closed’.
It’s worth checking for the current status because it was the best before it closed. And it’s situated in a beautiful area of Koh Lanta.
Address: 4245, Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
So there you have it, the three and a half best placed to watch live sport on TV. Enjoy!
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