The short answer
The Last Fisherman Bar, Ao Nang: what visitors should know first
Go if the group wants a relaxed Ao Nang meal with both Thai and Western dishes near the beach. It is a bar as well as a restaurant and not a vegetarian place, so vegetarians should ask what can be cooked without meat or fish.
Useful facts
The Last Fisherman Bar, Ao Nang facts at a glance
- Location
- South end of Ao Nang Beach, near the Monkey Trail
- Dining style
- Casual bar-restaurant
- Price signal
- Mid-range for Ao Nang
- Signature order
- Try: seafood barbecue or a Thai dish; burgers, pizza and pasta also listed
- Good for
- Mixed groups wanting Thai and Western options
- Diet note
- Mixed menu; no vegetarian menu described
Why it matters
Why The Last Fisherman Bar, Ao Nang is worth your time
Ao Nang has many tourist restaurants, and it is hard to tell which are actually liked. The Last Fisherman Bar turns up on three separate pages that were opened for this guide, which is more agreement than most places on the strip get, even though all three are travel guides rather than newspapers or a tourism board.
Its value for an Indian family is practical: a beach-end location, a menu that stretches from Thai to Western, and a relaxed setting. It is not a strict-vegetarian or halal restaurant, and nothing seen says it caters for Jain food, so treat it as a casual option for mixed groups and keep Govinda's in Ao Nang for strict-veg meals.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Seafood barbecue
TravelTriangle names Thai and seafood barbecue as part of the menu.
- 02
Thai and Western choice
Burgers, pizza and pasta sit alongside Thai dishes, so picky eaters are covered.
- 03
Beach-end setting
It is at the quieter south end of Ao Nang Beach rather than the busiest strip.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Three pages place The Last Fisherman Bar in Ao Nang: Wikivoyage lists it among the mid-range places at 266 Ao Nang, Thailand Magazine puts it by the Monkey Trail, and TravelTriangle places it at the south end of Ao Nang Beach. Those descriptions agree on the general area, so ask your hotel or check the map pin to confirm the exact spot before walking over.
The food named is a mix. TravelTriangle describes Thai and seafood barbecue plus burgers, pizza and pasta, and Thailand Magazine mentions Thai and Western dishes and cocktails. For a group with different tastes that breadth is the point: one person can have grilled seafood, another a pasta.
Vegetarians should say so at once and ask what the kitchen can prepare without meat, fish or fish sauce, because none of the pages read describes a vegetarian menu. Order water or fresh juice rather than counting on the bar, and ask the price before ordering seafood sold by weight, if that is offered.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm the exact location on the map before walking over
- Tell staff about vegetarian or no-fish needs when ordering
- Ask the price before ordering seafood by weight
- Check opening hours on the day
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- South end of Ao Nang Beach, by the Monkey Trail
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Early evening, before the bar crowd builds
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The beachfront area of Ao Nang is flat, but the restaurant's exact seating, steps and shade were not described by the pages read, so ask on arrival for a table with a back and a fan or shade. Evenings can be warm and music may be audible.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in dining is normal for a small group; no booking policy was found in the pages read. Confirm opening hours on the map listing before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near The Last Fisherman Bar, Ao Nang
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Travelling with parents?
The beachfront area of Ao Nang is flat, but the restaurant's exact seating, steps and shade were not described by the pages read, so ask on arrival for a table with a back and a fan or shade. Evenings can be warm and music may be audible.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is The Last Fisherman Bar vegetarian?
No. It serves seafood and meat dishes, and the pages read describe no vegetarian menu, so ask what can be prepared.
Where is it?
The pages place it at the south end of Ao Nang Beach, by the Monkey Trail. Wikivoyage lists it at 266 Ao Nang; confirm on the map.
Is it only a bar?
It is described as a bar but guides list Thai, seafood and Western food on its menu.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
