Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Come for the fire show and stay for the buckets of drinks, but don't expect fancy service. This is a beach party bar in full Phi Phi style: fire-eaters in the sand, limbo with free shots for anyone who makes it across, fire ropes to jump over, a mechanical bull inside, and music from the 2000s. The cocktails are consistently good, even if they are served in plastic cups.

Timing is everything here. It opens at 9 a.m., and during the day it's a completely different experience: relaxing music, deck chairs, and the sea right there. Regulars say the party really gets going around 11:30 p.m. Arrive in the early evening if you want to sit outside, before the big rush for the fire show.

Two honest warnings: The service is inconsistent, and several guests have described the staff as unfriendly. Therefore, expect self-service at the bar rather than table service. The surrounding beach is also littered with trash, plastic cups, and cigarette butts – a word of caution if you're imagining a pristine spot.