 | Bars |
- Bar Racuda
The only real bar in the main town of Saladan, this small bar overlooks the town (it is just above Lanta Scuba) and is ran by Adam and Louisa and serves great cocktails and bar food.
- The Ozone Bar
A bar situated on Long Beach, close to the Resort "Somewhere Else". Thursday night is their big night but the beach bar is open every night of the week. A very friendly place with a mellow ambiance and DJs some nights. Closes at 2am.
- Klapa Klum Bar
Situated on Long beach but easily accessible from the main road (look for the signs just before the dual carriageway on your way to Saladan. Great place to chill out and watch the sun go down. Regular party nights with the bar open till you go home!
- The Irish Embassy
A favourite of many of the diving staff on the island, pretty much every night is a good night at The Irish. Most of the big sports matches are shown here to usually a large crowd. Located on the main road, in the middle of Long Beach, this seemingly small bar can get pretty crowded as usually there is a birthday, a snorkel test or something else to celebrate!
- Ned Kellys
Just 2 doors from The Irish Embassy and originally an Australian bar (Jackaroos), this bar is now run by Tony, an Irishman, who thought they needed to go for a name change and the bar has certainly got a lot busier. Tony's wife (May) cooks the most fabulous Thai food and often they have BBQ nights.
| Restaurants |
- Lanta Seafood:
Probably the most famous restaurant on the island and certainly the most popular with both the local Thai population and tourists. Their pier overlooks the channel between the two islands and is in the heart of Saladan (opposite Blue Planet Divers). Serves great Thai food at amazing prices and delicious BBQ.
- Catfish:
Small restaurant in Saladan Town. Offers a variety of Thai dishes
as well as an International menu. Yummy milkshakes and delicious
falafel make this a great place for lunch. The also stock a great
selection of second-hand books, and accept book exchanges.
- Ling Uan (Fat Monkey):
A great cocktail bar and restaurant, specials include burgers, pasta and Thai food (they let you choose how spicy!). Sit at the bar and join the locals, or have a intimate dinner in the restaurant. The bar is on the main road out of Saladan, about half way down Klong Dao Beach.
- Corner Bar:
Recently moved from Saladan to Klong Dao, Marissa's cafe has great shakes, coffee and perfect for lunch.
- Red Snapper :
In the heart of Phrae Ae (Long Beach) village just past 7/Eleven, this restaurant is a must for a special occasion. Based in a jungle setting this restaurant offers top quality Western food including fabulous steak and Tapas.
- Mr Wee:
Road side restaurant on Long Beach, just before Red Snapper. Specialty of the house is thin crust Pizza – exceptionally good.
ClimateThe average
temperature year-round is 27-33 degrees Celsius/81-91 degrees Fahrenheit. From
May through September, the monsoon brings strong rains – however, the rains
start and stop with sunny periods in between. From mid-October until April, you
can expect low humidity and cool breezes in the evenings. The temperature
is very agreeable; hovering around 28°C all year! | Better
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