Timber Hut Review

[gummybear]

Well on saturday night i decided to head down to the Timber Hut as i had never been there previously. It was a lot smaller than i imagined it would be and it was not as nice as i imagined it would be. Now you know how it is when you build up something in your head and when you finally see it its not what you imagined. Well that was Timber hut for me... I'd heard many good things about the place but when i saw it this past saturday i was not very impressed. I guess you could say it reminded me of an extremely old and run down irish bar.

The place did however have a nice friendly atmosphere and was decently lit (not too bright not too dark). I got there at 10.30pm just after a dinner date at the "natural" restaurant in phuket town (interesting decor in this restaurant, feels like you're in a jungle)...

When i got to the Timber Hut at 10.30pm the place was already packed with nowhere to sit (not sure if its like this every weekend). There was a good mix of thais and falangs i'd say about 15% falang to 85% thais. There also seemed to be some fl action around (not much though), but then again i wasn't looking for that as i was there with a lady.

The Timber Hut consists of two floors, although the upstairs is much smaller than the downstairs. No dance floor, the dancing takes place wherever you want to dance, in between tables and people (didn't see anyone dancing on the tables though). Live band playing, singing in both english and Thai. I must admit the band was quite good, one of the better bands i've heard since being in phuket, but then again i haven't been to many places in Phuket with a live band. Music is a mix of english Alternative rock to hip hop & R&B and local thai favourates... Drinks were averagely priced at 120 baht for a vodka tonic, couldn't tell you how much a beer is cause i didn't have one. They serve food as well and what people had on their plates looked delicious but you never know until you taste it, looks can be deceiving.

All things taken into consideration, I give it a low 7/10. If you in phuket town for a night i would say check it out for the band and once the band is through move on to the next place, there must be some place better... Its decent but nothing special about it and to go to Phuket town just to see it IMHO would be a waste of time unless you plan on checking out other places in Phuket Town as well.

 

[afanof_art]

nice review Insomniac

I end up at Timber quite often as my Thai workmates love it. Its packed out every weekend, you got to get there before 9pm if you want a table.

Never noticed any FL action in there, its nearly all local "middle class" office types, mostly slightly older - 30 or thereabouts. of course many of these girls would be interested in a nice farang bf etc.

Other bars i go to in Phuket Town are Jammin and Kor Tor Mor. Jammin is pretty similar to Timber but is livelier IMO. Kor Tor Mor is a younger crowd and the music is more Thai oriented, but its the trendiest bar in town and so has great eye candy. Gets even more packed than Timber though.

Not sure if Seua Saming is still going, very nice looking bar that had a good dj, but drinks were overpriced and the staff were very arrogant so never went back there.

 

[Nikki H]

I went to Timber Hut back in August this year.

I went with my expat buddy & his thai wife & one of her friends.

I was told by my buddy that this is where alot of thais hang out..........he was certainly correct as the op said.......I didn't notice too many farangs (if any)...sry I cannot remember what night of the week it was.

As for the drink situation, my mate is far from being a cheap charlie, but he did take my duty free gift I gave him...a bottle of JD & this was an accepted practice & I noticed others doing the same.....The waiter/s will keep topping up your glass with your own stash........Just pay for the additives later & tip well............I only drink beer, so there was still some general turnover on the tab.

We were lucky to get a table, it was in the far corner closest to the toilets area......we arrived around 9pm.........another min or so later we'd have been standing.

I found the place to be overcrowded & after 2 hrs in there, I decided to pull the pin & head back to Bangla..........I had enough of staring at arses (male) 2 feet from my face whilst I was seated

I'm with Insomniac when he says don't make a special trip just to see the place.............The overcrowding was way too much for me.

 

[jmau]

i found it to be very crowded also
went with a nurse i met. she loved it and we had a good time, but too crowded

 

[blueegg90]

i agree, i didn't think timber hut was all that. Jammin was alot better imo.

My favourite in phuket town is 'Blue Mariner' (under a hotel or offices i think)
nice big building packed but not getting bumped all the time. Best band ive heard in phuket (lead singers a sort aswell)

john-pintofstella

 

[hunbun]

Yes the "hut" is too crowded for me and you have to be careful who you chat up as her Bf could be right behind you.

The scene in Chiang mai makes this place look pretty sorry, there are so many cool places with bands and loads of girls that Phuket dosen't compare.

Anyhow I spend more time here so Jammin and there are someother places I liked but forgopt the names. Kind of hard to talk with the girls as well as they don't seem too keen on talking with farang.

Cheers!

 

[Pompal 09.]

Blue Marina under the Phuket Merlin can be great fun. I agree with Pintofstella about the band in there. Definitely one of the best i've heard in Phuket. If you go on Friday or Saturday its always rammed, especially late in the evening as it stays open a bit later.

 

[XYZ]

Went to Timber Hut with Oli and Dunc last July, lots of Koreans and Thais no single girls. Also went to Blue Mariner very young crowd, lots of eye candy but we were the only farangs there. Better stay around Bangala. Aloha Andrew

 

[Kaherine:)]

I was in TH last night. Got there very early, and I was pleased that the music wasn't the same shit they play in every other club. Ok, some of it was, but the majority was different music.

I enjoyed TH, but its way too small, and if you like dancing (like I do) then its crap for that, unless you like to sway side to side.

Living in Phuket Town, there really are not clubs for dancing, just sitting and listening to music. I haven't been to T2 lately, but that was ok, and always got busy.

Timber Hut is busy every day of the week.

E

 

[Pompal 09.]

Electro,

More importantly, how were the gals on this particular night?

The TanMan

 

[...confused...]

Theres some nice ones there. Like someone said, they are abit older and more professional in their job. Although they are there to look for farang and have some fun.

Which is the same as Lava (Zanzibar). You can pick women up at these places as well.

E

 

[saif uddin ahmed]

Very old thread this one, a bar owner praised it this afternoon.
Anyone been there lately ? How would you rate it ?

 

[Wesley M]

Havent been there for years myself, I wouldnt mind hear some comments myself about the current situation.

Is Jammin' also active in Phuket City these days? X-Cite?

 

[Pecos]

I think Jammin closed a while ago. After the fire it went downhill and never recovered which is a shame as it used to be my favourite bar in Phuket Town. Not sure about X-Cite as i've never been there. There is a new bar which opened a couple of months ago called Sofa. I've only been there once and thought it was just so-so, but it seems to be very popular.