DJ Nights, Late-Night Cocktails & Real Vibes: Rawai's Nightlife Just Levelled Up Target
If your picture of Rawai nightlife involves a quiet sunset Chang and an early bedtime — you haven't been to Groov yet.
South Phuket's best-kept secret just got harder to keep. Groov Gastrobar has quietly become the spot in Rawai for people who want their evenings to actually go somewhere. Great food leads into great cocktails, and from 8 PM the DJ takes over and everything shifts up a gear.
From Dinner to Dance Floor
The thing that separates Groov from a standard cocktail bar or restaurant is the transition. The space is designed to evolve through the night. You arrive, get a table, order something off the menu — maybe the Wagyu, maybe a platter of shareable starters — and by the time you're into your second cocktail the music is building and the terrace is filling up.
DJ sets run from 8 PM to midnight. The programming leans toward the kind of electronic and groove-forward sounds that suit a warm southern Phuket night — nothing aggressive, nothing lazy. Just the right tempo to keep the energy alive without rushing anyone.
Cocktails That Earn the Bar Title
Groov takes its cocktail program seriously. The menu blends tropical Phuket ingredients — fresh fruits, local herbs — with premium international spirits to create drinks that feel specific to this place and this climate.
Whether you're after something long and refreshing before dinner or a more spirit-forward drink to carry you through the DJ set, the bar team at Groov builds it right. The cocktail menu rotates seasonally and features signature creations alongside reworked classics that actually justify the rework.
A Bar Rawai Can Call Its Own
The Rawai bar scene has historically skewed toward the casual and the convenience-driven. Groov brings something the area was missing: a venue with genuine energy, design intent, and a cocktail program worth making a reservation for.
The art-inspired interior and open terrace create a setting that works equally well for date nights, groups, solo drinks at the bar, or celebrations. The crowd is a mix of expats, long-term residents, and visitors who've done their research — the kind of room where conversations start easily and evenings extend past any reasonable curfew.
Special Events and Private Bookings
Beyond the regular DJ nights, Groov hosts special events throughout the year — themed evenings, seasonal menus, and private hire options for groups wanting an exclusive experience. If you're planning a celebration in Phuket, the Groov team can put together something memorable.
Open daily 6 PM to 1 AM. Arrive for dinner, stay for the music.
📍 39/123 Soi Raengkla 1, Rawai, Phuket | 📞 +66 98-686-3787
