Emerald Irish Pub — Restaurant in Surat Thani Province

I’m a full time traveller for 8yrs+ (no applause thanks 😁) and I go to pubs all over the planet on a frequent basis, so I base my review on those experiences.

Positives - Nice Ambiance, fair prices, great live music, nice views over the water on a good day.

Negatives - NO CREDIT CARD FACILITY, Transfer only if you have a Thai bank account, downstairs toilets via spiral staircase a death trap after a few beverages, Not the friendliest staff nor the worst. Also, a good manager/owner walks around and chats to the customers but not here.

I generally go drinking outside of Fisherman’s Village as no one has credit card facilities here. I head to Chaweng for a few sundowners before getting back before 6pm (vehicle curfew between 18:00 - 22:00 in Fisherman’s Village). Then come here as it’s the best of the 2 pubs here in my opinion. Unfortunately for the bar staff & Musician they don’t receive tips from me because I don’t travel with much cash, as the majority of places around Thailand and Koh Samui take Credit cards but It seams to be a thing in Fisherman’s village where it’s cash only. ATM withdrawals are also expensive. You get a poor exchange rate & high fees. The cash rate is also poor at the exchange huts. I’m pretty sure the negatives will continue but time...

I highly recommend this pub and accomodation. The whole Fishermans Village area of Bophut is fantastic. The restaurants and general vibe is top quality and yet your are only 10 mins from the heart of Chewang. We stayed at Emerald Pub top floor apartments and cannot speak highly enough of the swanky spacious apartments. 2 big bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Full size well equipped kitchen and dining room overlooking breathtaking views. This location is incredible and you walk through the pub to the beach. The staff in the pub are beautiful people and very helpful. The food here is excellent, in fact better than most Irish pubs in Australia. Do yourself a favour and stay here. We stayed for 11 nights and it wasn't...

Looking for a genuine fresh coffee nearly got beaten by the French owner who couldn't accept the fact that his coffee wasn't fresh? He kept not telling the truth about the 'quality' of his product and we were told to #*% off... which we did!

In my 16 years of airline traveling around the world I have never met such a rude and aggressive person. I feel sorry for the staff who work there but I will NEVER EVER return to this place after such a horrible experience nor will it be recommended as many other lovely places in the same street in fisherman village. Everyone is so friendly...