Easyriders at the Kata Centre specializes in the music of great legends like Eric Clapton and Jimmy Hendrix, played full tilt by Thai bands, but is closed during low season. Others like Cat, Lembuscade, Anchor and Dive Inn are open all year. The psychedelically-painted Voodoobar opposite Easyrides attracts many locals. Around the corner towards the beach, eight beer bars with names like Geng and Neung offer cold beer in open-air surroundings.

In south Kata, the focal point at night is the Islanders international restaurant and bar. The Boathouse offers the islands best jazz sextet Wednesday and Saturday evenings. For families, Dino Park mini golf beside Marina Cottage provides popular early evening fun.