Cover Discover quiet sophistication and perfectly mixed libations on the water's edge at Bua Bar, a truly civilised escape in Phuket (Photo: Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas)
Discover quiet sophistication and perfectly mixed libations on the water's edge at Bua Bar, a truly civilised escape in Phuket (Photo: Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas)
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This elegant lagoon-side bar at Anantara Mai Khao offers expertly crafted cocktails and an impressive collection of white spirits
Finding true tranquility can be something of a quest, even in the world's most idyllic settings. Yet, tucked away by a peaceful lagoon within the exquisite Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas’s Bua Bar manages to bottle just that. This isn't a place that shouts for attention; rather, it whispers of understated elegance and the simple pleasure of a perfectly made drink enjoyed in sublime surrounds.
Approaching Bua Bar as the temperature begins to soften in the late afternoon sun feels like stepping into a different pace altogether. The setting is utterly charming, perched right on the water's edge. One settles onto the deck, the air alive with the gentle hum of nature and the cool, unobtrusive strains of modern jazz. It’s a world away from any hint of haste, dedicated purely to easing you into the evening.
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Above Bua Bar at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
Above Bua Bar at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
Bua Bar at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
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For those with an appreciation for clear spirits, Bua Bar presents a quietly impressive array. With north of a hundred premium white spirits on offer – from gins that span the globe to carefully selected tequilas – there’s ample opportunity for discovery. But the real draw lies in seeing what the skilled hands behind the bar can conjure. The mixologists here are clearly adept, crafting a dozen signature cocktails that manage to be both inventive and wonderfully balanced. Sipping one as the light fades over the lagoon is precisely the sort of holiday moment one craves.
A concise selection of snacks is available, thoughtful accompaniments that wisely play a supporting role to the liquid stars.
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Above Bua Bar possesses that rare quality of being sophisticated without feeling stuffy
Above Bua Bar possesses that rare quality of being sophisticated without feeling stuffy
Bua Bar possesses that rare quality of being sophisticated without feeling stuffy
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Bua Bar is open from late afternoon, transitioning gracefully as day turns to dusk and then to night. It possesses that rare quality of being sophisticated without feeling stuffy, a place where quality is paramount but relaxation is effortless. For anyone seeking a civilised corner to enjoy exceptional drinks amidst the beauty of Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, this charming lagoon bar is a discovery well worth making.
Bua Bar
Address: Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, 888/888 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket, +6676-336-100
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Images: Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
