Mayuri's bar (Secret bar) — Restaurant in Ko Lanta Yai

Walking through the corridor to the secret bar is walking through history of Old Town. We chilled with the owner who was a complete gent and shared with us the history of the bar. The building was his grandmothers (Named Mayuri) home and was used for moving coal and salt fish around Koh Lanta for 100 years. The place has been renovated by reusing the old materials from the family home/business and has an amazing feel in the eve. We sat right at the front of water edge and we was given a bell to ring for service (bit awkward but sweet). Had a downpour so we retreaded to the upstairs loft area which is built with bamboo.

Follow the floor sign, it feels like you are properly walking to a secret area until your hit by the bar.

Everything is tastefully reclaimed and you can really feel the effort that has been put in to make this work.

Definately worth a visit if...

Sweet hidden bar in Lanta Old Town. Might feel like you are walking through someone’s house but persevere and you will be rewarded with a beautifully crafted bar. The owner, It, has repurposed as much of the old material as possible and with some help, even created the curved roof that almost resembles a sailboat. He is a lovely host who loves sharing his stories as well as hearing those of his guests. Kilo Gin available for those who would like to try craft gin from Krabi, and for those tired of the same old thing. ...

So happy we stumbled across this bar! It the owner made us beautiful drinks from local spirits. The bar is his grandparents house as you can tell by the furniture and fixtures when you enter from the street side (look out for the red lanterns) the deck out the back where they used to salt fish is the WOW factor the design and the view both amazing. It will sit with you and have chat if you’re keen and don’t forgot if you ring the bell you have to buy a round of drinks for the whole bar! Best bar in...