With its many world-class beaches, interesting unique attractions, and wide selection of luxury villas and resorts, there are just so many things to try and experience while in Phuket. With such a busy tour itinerary, it’s nice to cap off your busy day with a relaxed yet sophisticated wine and dine experience. Wine bars are great spaces to experience the island, socialize with locals or fellow tourists, or just hang around as a group. Most of these establishments also offer wine pairings to complement the flavor profile of bespoke local and international dishes they offer.
Here are some bars in Phuket with excellent wine selections and pairings:
1. Wine Connection
Wine Connection has developed years of expertise in offering high-quality and exclusive wines from around the world. As the leading wine retailer and wine-themed restaurant operators in Southeast Asia, beloved guests in Phuket can enjoy the many options of organic wine they offer.
The restaurant offers a dining experience rooted in wine and European food. Wine enthusiasts will particularly appreciate bottles such as the MOMO – Pinot Noir, the Château de Caraguilhes “Solus”, and the Seresin – Sauvignon Blanc. These organic wines are grown from countries such as France and Italy, among many others. With several branches in Phuket like Central Festival Phuket, Tesco Lotus Rawai, and Porto de Phuket, guests can easily visit the nearest Wine Connection bar and enjoy a fine selection of wines paired with a European style dining experience.
Website: wineconnection.co.th
Facebook: facebook.com/wineconnectionthai
2. Luca Cini – A Wine Story
Luca Cini – A Wine Story has one of the widest Italian wine selections on the island, including all main typologies from classic whites and reds, rosé wines, and sparkling, to dessert wines, meditation wines, and grappa. Each bottle has been personally and meticulously selected among the best Italian wineries, from prestigious and well-known labels to smaller productions using their indigenous rare grapes.
The sommelier of the house will pair the wine to perfectly match their guest’s dinner and can assist them in buying a good bottle as a gift or for a private event. They also offer traditional Italian food and can provide professional catering services for birthday parties or for any special celebration. Located in Boat Avenue in Phuket, Luca Cinì – A Wine Story captures the feeling of osteria, an Italian tradition where people meet for a glass of wine and a bite of authentic and fresh Italian food.
Website: lucacini.com
Facebook: facebook.com/lucaciniawinestory
3. Wine Station
Wine Station has more than 120 different wines imported from all over the world to pair with their enchanting dishes. Guests who love wine, cheese, and charcuterie, as well as meeting new people will definitely enjoy this bar which features indoor and outdoor areas for a total of 24 seats. This setup reflects the style and the taste of a typical Italian enoteca, where the joy of drinking wine is all about the shared experience.
Wine Station also provides a wine tasting session on a yacht, offering valued wine enthusiasts a complete solution to all their wine needs on board. Located in the beautiful Nai Yang Beach, Wine Station is a wine bar and cellar offering premium wine selections.
Website: winestationphuket.com
Facebook: facebook.com/winestationphuket
4. The Barrel Laguna Phuket
The Barrel is a wine shop offering imported wines from over 400 different countries. They offer a tasting session that includes a cheese platter and cold cuts that go well with wine. The Barrel also offers select liquor like whiskey, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, and Japanese sake.
For guests looking for a memorable tasting experience, The Barrel holds weekly tasting sessions with top-class wine. They also have an occasional wine buffet, wine dinner, and wine lunch. The Barrel is located at the Canal Village Shopping Center project, which is a known landmark in Laguna Phuket.
Website: thebarrel.asia/the-barrel/the-barrel-laguna-phuket.html
Facebook: facebook.com/thebarrellaguna
5. Wine Lovers
Wine Lovers is known for its charming wine house consisting of a large collection of wines all the way from countries like France, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, among many others. Aside from their wine, patrons of Wine Lovers have commended the bar’s excellent food and service.
Wine Lovers also have a Sashimi Corner where they offer sashimi lessons. Guests can learn from a professional chef how to prepare sashimi and pair the dish with wine. Located at the Fisherman Way Business Center in Rawai, Wine Lovers is a go-to place for both wine and sushi lovers.
Website: wineloversshopphuket.com
Facebook: facebook.com/wineloversphuket
6. Kata Rocks
Kata Rocks is a resort with a bar and restaurant stocked with over 300 wine labels and over 14 different wines by the glass on offer. Their wine cellar offers bespoke wine classes, cheese and wine tastings, food and wine pairings, and private events. Perhaps the finest offering of their wine cellar is the state-of-the-art enomatic wine experience system, which allows wine connoisseurs to experience a curated selection of some of the world’s finest wines by the glass.
They also have an educational ‘Cheese and Wine Master Class’ with three kinds of gourmet cheese and three premium wines. This class reveals the behind-the-scenes for making wine, expounds on what to look for when tasting wine, and teaches how to properly pair wine and cheese. Kata Rocks is located on Kok Tanode Road along Kata Beach.
Website: katarocks.com/dining/wine-cellar
7. Kee Sky Lounge
KEE Sky Lounge offers the epitome of the ultimate bar with a 360-degree panoramic view of the sea. The decor in the rooftop bar also resembles a luxury cruise-liner, and the elegant theme is magnified by the lounge’s regular jazz sessions.
The lounge also has a Bubble Me Up space which can accommodate 2 to 8 guests, for special events such as wine tastings, anniversaries, or small get-together parties. KEE Sky Lounge is located in Kathu District along Pa Tong Beach.
Website: thekeeresort.com/sky-bar-seaview-patong-beach.php
8. OSOT Trattoria and Wine Bar
Serving wonderful handcrafted pizzas, homemade pasta, and incredible wine selections, OSOT Trattoria and Wine Bar makes for a recommended place to visit in Phuket Town.
They offer locally sourced produce, Italian-inspired cuisine, and wine pairings. Customers usually go for their pizza and bruschetta for their freshness and authentic ingredients. This cozy wine bar is hidden in the heart of Phuket Town.
Facebook: facebook.com/OSOT.Phuket
Featured Image: Kata Rocks
