The Turtle, usually rather relaxed can get surprisingly energetic after dawn and if you like to party all night in a pleasant surrounding, you've come to the perfect place.
The major bars and dance spots around the island are mostly right on the beaches or on mountain tops. They impress with stylish, modern or colorful, ethnic design. The owners are very creative and staff is extremely friendly. Drink prices are moderate and don't forget to check out the innovative cocktails, typically for Tao, served in buckets.
Professional DJ's from all over the world spin their best and the freshest sounds are guaranteed. Amazing fire jugglers perform during the parties.
To find out what's up, look out for advertising at shops and taxis. The happy crowd never seems to get tired and basically there is a cool party going on somewhere every night, full moon, half moon, black moon or not, with enough taxis around to get you home safely.
For the more low-key clientele there are also a few pub-like venues and cocktail lounges with chill out tunes. Some show live sports, some have pool tables and you will easily find an expat to join a game of Backgammon.
Most restaurants have a daily changing movie program, advertised on white boards at the entrance.
Thai Boxing is performed irregularly, there are flyers and quite audible announcements from cars informing about date and place. Can't miss it!
Hungry after midnight? There's the typical hawker food at all party spots and Captain Karaoke close by the post office in Mae Haad serves simple, but tasty Thai dishes until the wee hours.Look out for new places which are opening all the time.

NIGHT SPOTS

IN TOUCH - Beach Bar - Sairee Beach
Spacious beach venue with cocktail bar and multiple relax areas. A fusion of art and music. Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri mellow tunes; Wed & Sat high energy nights featuring DJ Simon Solo with int'l DJ's .

AC - Party Pub - Sairee Beach
Koh Tao's original party place, huge dance floor at the beach front, happy hours until midnight, fireworks, barbecue, open daily, party every Tue, Thu, Sun from 8pm - 3am
 

Dry Bar - Beach Tree Bar & Sunset Lounge  - Sairee Beach
Warm up & get picked up for the big parties at this unique bar, placed inside a tree. Relaxed & groovy sounds, sunset specials, Fridays beach party, open daily 4pm-1am




DRAGON BAR - Cocktail Bar & Fashion House - Mae Haad
East meets West in the Turtle's newest designer bar. Oriental mystique blends with modern sounds, from Jazz to House music. Selection of original Dragon House clothing.
SEAMONKEY - Lounge Bar - Mae Haad
Upstairs atmospheric venue with the best vibe, eclectic DJ's, choice cocktails, healthy juices, original snacks, pool table. Open daily from 5pm - 12:30 am.

Tattoo  Bar & Grill  - Western & Thai cuisine - Mae Haad
Beach front beer garden with flowers, pool table & sunset view, playing Jazz, Blues, Soul & Funk. Daily BBQ, imported steaks, colossal burgers, fresh seafood . Also fishing trips.

THE WHITENING - Bar & Restaurant - Mae Haad
A stylish, relaxed restaurant serves fine International & Thai cuisine. Cool sounds and its beachside location create the most laidback atmosphere. Open for lunch & dinner.

KU DE TA - Lounge Bar & Restaurant - Chalok Baan Kao
Breezy, trendy upstairs nightspot, funky, rare groove tunes, guest dj's, pool table, selected European & Thai dishes, daily menu, Sunday roasts. 6pm-1am, Wed closed 

BABALOO BAR - Chalok Baan Kao - Saan Jao Beach
Beach garden with magical chill out areas, yummy cakes & cocktails, ambient sounds & funky grooves, jam sessions, fire jugglers. Weekly trance parties. 7pm- late

VENUS PARK - between Ao Tian Og & Sai Daeng Beach
Most original and secluded party spot, dancing on a mystery mountain, beats & performance area, psychedelic, organic decor, int'l DJ's, taxi service, 2x a month. 9 pm - late