There's not much in the way of party nightlife, which, for many, is part of the Ko Lanta appeal - Relaxed. But there is always something going on if you ask around â there are a few restaurant/bars at the harbour, beaches and most hotels. Since it is a small island free of crime and drunkards, the local law-enforcers are more lenient about allowing bars to stay open until what time they wish, and that is usually when the last customer goes home.
Charlee Barleys
Under new management from a local family 2008 - a friendly bar/restaurant/bungalow in the center of klong nin beach. this is a great place to meet other mellow travelers from every demographic. relaxed sunset happy hours everynight. sometimes live-music from international guests. check it out.
Mooks bar
On klong dao beach between sun fun & sea bungalows and hans beach restauant and a good spot to relaxing with a drink on the beach, listen to some reggae, and maybe watch sports on tv. mook himself is a person worth meeting.
Oscar's Bar
Driftwood terrace on the beach.
Where Else / Feeling Bar
(http://www.lanta-where-el...) indian & thai food, in a clean, friendly, quiet, and above all relaxed atmosphere.
Korner Bar
Bar on the beach/rocks that often has cheap drink offers on and sometimes guest DJs. Nice atmosphere and open late - axe pillow seating outside and covered seating inside.
Irie Bar
Local guy named Arms plays here with his band 'Lantana'.