Original Satangbar 2009

Restaurants · Thai Cuisine

Rating: 4.8 (97 reviews)

Address: แม่น้ำ Mae Nam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand

Status: OPEN

Phone:+66 61 249 6595

About

Original Satangbar is a vibrant, laid-back Thai island destination that transcends the typical bar experience. Located in Koh Samui, this beloved local hangout offers an authentic, welcoming atmosphere that combines exceptional hospitality, great cocktails, live music, and a genuinely relaxed island vibe. Owned by the incredibly friendly Nung, Bang, and Kim, the bar is a versatile venue appealing to travelers, families, and locals alike.

Highlights

  • Exceptionally friendly and welcoming owners
  • Outstanding cocktail selection, especially mojitos
  • Free pool table and dart board
  • Live music and great background tunes
  • Daily happy hour
  • Family and kid-friendly environment
  • Affordable pricing

The Vibe

Rustic, relaxed, and eclectic with a reggae-inspired atmosphere. The space transforms from a casual daytime dining spot to a lively evening social hub. Wooden cabin-like setting with cool background music, free pool table, and adorable resident cats that add to its unique charm. The environment embodies the Thai 'sabai sabai' (relaxed) philosophy.

People Especially Praise

  • Exceptional hospitality
  • Relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
  • Quality of food and drinks
  • Evening dance sessions
  • Resident cats
  • Music selection

Kids-Friendliness

Extremely kid-friendly. Offers amenities like hammocks, welcoming staff, and a relaxed environment suitable for families. Owners are accommodating to children of all ages, making it a great spot for family outings.

What This Place Offers

From the business

  • Identifies as womenOwned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • NoContact delivery
  • Delivery
  • DriveThrough
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • DineIn

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Live music
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • LateNight food
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • FamilyFriendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking garage
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed inside

Opening Hours

  • Monday: 9:00 am–2:00 am
  • Tuesday: 9:00 am–2:00 am
  • Wednesday: 9:00 am–2:00 am
  • Thursday: 9:00 am–2:00 am
  • Friday: 9:00 am–2:00 am
  • Saturday: 9:00 am–2:00 am
  • Sunday: 9:00 am–2:00 am

Photos

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Reviews

Rating: 4.8 (97 reviews)

Sentiment Breakdown

  • Positive: 88%
  • Mixed: 8%
  • Neutral: 3%
  • Negative: 1%

An overwhelmingly positive destination that consistently delights guests with its authentic hospitality, great drinks, and welcoming atmosphere.

Reasoning

Nearly all reviews are glowingly positive, with guests repeatedly praising the exceptional service, delicious cocktails, friendly owners, and relaxed island atmosphere. Minor criticisms are extremely rare and do not significantly detract from the overall excellent experience.

Location: 9.5809994, 99.9832049