The Distillery Phuket - Home of Chalong Bay
The Distillery Phuket - Home of Chalong Bay
The Distillery Phuket - Home of Chalong Bay
4.5
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Enjoy a refreshing Chalong Bay Mojito while visiting Phuket’s first and only distillery, and learn how this internationally award-winning rum is produced. Chalong Bay Distillery produces a 100% natural rum using only 'best-of-crop' Thai sugarcane and centuries-old French distillation methods. Do you love cocktails? Our expert mixologists will teach you how to make delicious cocktails in a fun masterclass. This two-hour Cocktail Workshop experience includes the making & sipping of 3 cocktails and a tour of our distillery. Chalong Bay Distillery offers distillery visits, cocktail making workshops and creative cuisine crafted by our Michelin-plate awarded chef. We distill happiness at The Distillery Phuket !
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Kerry LPerth, Australia177 contributionsPhuket’s best kept secret!Who knew Phuket was home to some fantastic rum, gin and vodka? We had read good reviews before heading to Phuket, but were a little worried when our taxi driver had never heard of this distillery, which has been there for around 10 years! However all was well and after a day of exploring, we were grateful for a nice, chilled experience here. The setting was beautiful and the staff friendly. The guy behind the bar certainly knew his trade and gave us a good explanation of each rum, gin and vodka that we tried, and then made us a cocktail with our pick of the bunch. There are some interesting experiences to be had besides tastings such as tours of the distillery and cocktail/mocktail making workshops, but regrettably we didn’t have time to partake in those on this visit. We fly home today and I’m looking forward to opening the bottles we purchased.Thank you again for visiting us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience and we truly appreciate your feedback. Your support means the world to us and we can't wait to welcome you back! Cheer to good times and great rum! Hope to welcome you back again.Written October 6, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 5, 2023
- Stay381973103881 contributionAwesome afternoon after site seeingPerfect stop if seeing the key sites in Chalong like the temple and big Buddha. Relaxed location with amazing food we had lunch then the mini cocktail making lesson, distillery tour and tasting. Perfect end to a day of site seeing and we brought home some rum and gin. Highly recommend if you want a chance to chill out and try something a little differentThank you again for visiting us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience and we truly appreciate your feedback. Your support means the world to us and we can't wait to welcome you back.Written October 8, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 7, 2023
- Simone NSydney, Australia546 contributionsUnique and awesome experienceA unique experience sampling Phuket’s own brewed gin, rum and vodka. Great value for money and the small guided tour through the distillery was informative. Best part of tasting tour was the end where we got to sample the various organic rums, gins and vodka. The mojito cocktail was delicious and the staff were lovely and friendly. You can visit without paying for the tour, however the tour is well worth it n great value for money (550baht). If you want a unique experience/tour, away from the tourist area, I highly recommend a visit. The only negative was that it closed at 6pm so we didn’t get to try the restaurant on site. 10/10Thank you for the fantastic review! We put a lot of effort into making our product/service as user-friendly and enjoyable as possible, so we are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying it. Thanks again for the support and we can't wait to welcome you back.Written October 10, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 9, 2023
- An_adventure_diaryKuala Belait, Brunei Darussalam163 contributionsSo much fun! Great for a rainy dayWe did the cocktail making class, with distillery tour and tasting. The class was so much fun, definitely value for money for all the booze you get! The tasting again was great fun and you got to try everything. I would recommend coming along! However I would say it would be much better if they could change the order of the activities. We did the cocktail making first, so by the time we did the tour and tasting we were half cut (pretty drunk) so couldn’t fully appreciate the tour/tasting. I’d recommend changing it so you did the cocktail making last. We also had some food there which was so tasty!Thank you for your recommend and Thank you again for visiting us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience and we truly appreciate your feedback. Your support means the world to us and we can't wait to welcome you back! Cheer to good times and great rum! Hope to welcome you back again.Written October 22, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 20, 2023
- Helen ORochdale, United Kingdom48 contributionsFabulous placeA must do when visiting Phuket! Fabulous cocktail making then a tour of the distillery to see how they make the rum and other spirits. This was followed by a generous tasting session of all the different rums and gins and then we made another delicious cocktail. The whole experience was fun and interesting, staff were all lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We didn’t eat there but the food looked yummy. They also do a mocktail class for kids. You will leave very merry! Thoroughly recommend to all.Thank you again for visiting us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience and we truly appreciate your feedback. Your support means the world to us and we can't wait to welcome you back! Cheer to good times and great rum! Hope to welcome you back again.Written October 25, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 24, 2023
- Lauren T1 contributionBEST. EXPERIENCE. EVER.This was such a fun experience for us. The staff were SO friendly, and went the extra mile to make sure we had the best time. The tour around the distillery is very interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed every single moment of this experience - from the cocktail class to the tour and the tasting - not to mention the cats which made it even better! 10/10 would recommend. So worth it.Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten February 6, 2024
- Tiffany~SPyeongtaek, South Korea120 contributionsGreat food and drinks!This place is a hidden gem. It’s a very cool, calm environment and the staff are friendly. The food and drinks are great, I recommend taking the cocktail workshop and eating the tasty food after. enjoy!Visited February 2024Traveled soloWritten February 27, 2024
- Sedi R85 contributionsGreat Place to visit during a Phuket stayIt was a great place to visit. We went for a distillery visit but we were late so we just went for tasting session which was awesome! The only problem was about the guide's accent which was really hard to understand. It was 300 Baht and totally worth it.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 29, 2024
- aadst11Singapore, Singapore62 contributionsBeautiful spot for a meal or a few cocktails.This is a super cute distillery/resturant in Chalong. This distillery has rum, vodka and gin. Workshops and cocktail making classes are done multiple times a day - both with a general group and private events can also be organized. Food is Thai-fusion. I had the cajun tacos - they were excellent! Very Instagram-able spot. Hope to come here again with friends.Visited July 2024Traveled soloWritten July 26, 2024
- Sarah HDubai, United Arab Emirates34 contributionsGreat Local Place to Experience!We decided to stop here on our way to the airport because we wanted to make sure we didn’t waste away our last day. It was fabulous! They were so welcoming and lovely! The rum and gin are amazing. We definitely could not leave without buying some and finding out where to purchase at home. Definitely a must do!Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 4, 2024
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William D
Thailand126 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
Original handcraft rum made in a very peaceful and quiet garden In Chalong. Serving good menu selection while overpriced but tasteful. Good selection of cocktails as well entertainments through the week with theme nights. A must experience in Phuket either dining there or experiencing their rum. Recommended during your visit to Phuket.
Written July 23, 2020
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Dear William,
Thank you for taking the time to review us!
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us, as well as enjoyed the food and cocktails.
We hope to see you again soon!
Sincerely,
The Chalong Bay Family
Written October 15, 2020
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Amanda L
Singapore, Singapore9 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We booked the 30-minute rum distillery tour to kill some time. It was very informative and interesting. Also super value for money as you get a mojito, tasting of 5 different rums and 1 gin; our tour guide also gave some tips on mixing drinks. All in all it took almost 1 hour and was a very good way to spend the afternoon. Also, had a great time petting the resident distillery cats while waiting for our taxi!
Written August 13, 2022
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Kerry L
Perth, Australia177 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Who knew Phuket was home to some fantastic rum, gin and vodka? We had read good reviews before heading to Phuket, but were a little worried when our taxi driver had never heard of this distillery, which has been there for around 10 years! However all was well and after a day of exploring, we were grateful for a nice, chilled experience here. The setting was beautiful and the staff friendly. The guy behind the bar certainly knew his trade and gave us a good explanation of each rum, gin and vodka that we tried, and then made us a cocktail with our pick of the bunch. There are some interesting experiences to be had besides tastings such as tours of the distillery and cocktail/mocktail making workshops, but regrettably we didn’t have time to partake in those on this visit. We fly home today and I’m looking forward to opening the bottles we purchased.
Written October 6, 2023
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Thank you again for visiting us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience and we truly appreciate your feedback. Your support means the world to us and we can't wait to welcome you back! Cheer to good times and great rum!
Hope to welcome you back again.
Written October 7, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Dani485
Florence, Italy51 contributions
Feb 2022
We had a great, fun experience making great cocktails. The distillery has a nice, relaxing atmosphere and you can casually enjoy drinks in the outdoor bar. I learned to make an amazing spicy, mango rum drink which is now my favorite drink ever. It's a great way to wind down a long day of sightseeing, would be especially fun for a large group of friends.
Written February 20, 2022
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Astroneer17
4 contributions
Jan 2022
What a fantastic cocktail making experience! We opted for the Rum Cocktail Workshop, and were not disappointed! It starts with your first cocktail, the Mojito, which you take along with you as you learn about what makes the rum distilled at Chalong Bay so special. Then, just as you've finished your tour and drink, you are treated to a tasting of all the rums (and even the gin) distilled at Chalong Bay! To finish, you make two more tasty cocktails, the Devil's Gold and the Sunset Kiss, which leave you just a little bit more smiley. The bartenders are awesome too. Very informative, enthusiastic, and just fun to hang around. Definitely recommend!
Written February 8, 2022
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Alena T
New York City, NY402 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
Been here with a group of friends. They’ve messed up with a booking, but apologised and made a tour for us (very interesting, by the way), followed by a cognitive and wonderful degustation. Really. We have been to many similar places, but this one stands out. Partially because of amazing staff (thank you Pop and Au), partially because of interesting cocktails (which you don’t expect to be so delicious, when you make them😜).
They also have a restaurant on the territory, which is closed because of COVID, but they can open it for big companies (book in advance). Overall it’s a Soulful place, must have for companies.
They also have a restaurant on the territory, which is closed because of COVID, but they can open it for big companies (book in advance). Overall it’s a Soulful place, must have for companies.
Written January 23, 2022
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BlueberryPancakeMan
Liberty, MO85 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Great food, wrapped prawns, truffle risotto, pineapple fried rice. Service was polite but not to present and drinks made with their rum were really good. Netting was up beat friendly but speaks her English so fast it is hard to understand
Written February 15, 2020
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Thank you so kindly for your comments.
We are always happy to hear about our guests' experiences.
We will be sure to pass your comments and compliments to the team!
Sincerely,
The Chalong Bay Family
Written February 17, 2020
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Pajamas
177 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Didnt expect much, rum mixing workshop just sounds like mixing liquid for a price. But the ambience was chill and I really liked the drinks made in the workshop. Good for travellers who are looking for a slow activity to relax
Written August 10, 2022
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Jussi H
Joaquín Zetina Gasca, Mexico3 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
We had checked out Chalong Bay distillery beforehand and decided to go there without buying any tickets to any tour.
When we got there we were happily greeted and we told that we would want the tour. We were told to sit down and after a short time we got really good mojitos. After we got the mojitos our tour guide asked if we are ready to start the tour.
The tour was nice. It explained basics of alcohol types, why this distillery does what it does and showed and explained what the different equipment does.
After the tour you got to taste the produce with a thai twist.
All in all really nice, friendly staff and a huge recommendation for anyone. We ended up buying some bottles to home too.
The prices were low for what we got.
When we got there we were happily greeted and we told that we would want the tour. We were told to sit down and after a short time we got really good mojitos. After we got the mojitos our tour guide asked if we are ready to start the tour.
The tour was nice. It explained basics of alcohol types, why this distillery does what it does and showed and explained what the different equipment does.
After the tour you got to taste the produce with a thai twist.
All in all really nice, friendly staff and a huge recommendation for anyone. We ended up buying some bottles to home too.
The prices were low for what we got.
Written January 29, 2022
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Alexa C
Shanghai, China780 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Super cool trip. We went with family after dolphin show (it’s near by). Adults tasted spirits, kids were eating tasty dinner and plays with friendly local black cat . And they really loved virgin Mango colada. We enjoyed spirits tasting! Food is great. I highly recommend this place (and I’ve been to really many distilleries and wineries. This one is charming and fun)
Written January 23, 2023
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Definitely do the cocktail making class with tour. It’s great fun and learning about the history of the rum is really interesting. We stayed on afterwards for more food and drinks as the setting was so lovely.
Written April 2, 2019
Pashbert
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
3 contributions
Is this suitable for children 12 years old?
How long does the tour take?
Written January 5, 2019
Yes youngsters can go there. The tour is about 45 mins, depending ...
Written January 6, 2019
Pashbert
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
3 contributions
Is this suitable for children 12 years old?
How long does the tour take?
Written January 5, 2019
About 40 minutes and yes. Lunch there is very good. My kids enjoyed it. They are 14 and 10.
Written January 6, 2019
Which is the best means of transport to get there from Patong and how long would it take?
Written May 18, 2018
We got a tuk tuk from Karon beach and it took about half and hour so I would say about 45 minutes
Written May 22, 2018
Hi there! Is the 1 hour worth the 450 THB? How informative is the tour - do they show the actual distillery? Also, I'm staying @ Kata beach, what's the best way to get to the distillery? Based on what I experienced so far, a taxi would cost approx. 1000 THB /round trip?
Written February 28, 2018
Hi Ferenc_86,
Our distillery is around 20-25 minutes from Kata. You should be able to get here cheaper than 1000THB. Best option is to get a GRAB taxi, if you have the app but even a local taxi should not charge you more than 800THB.
Including in the 450THB is a full tour of the distillery (fermentation, distillation and bottling area), a mojito and a full tasting of all of our products.
Hope this helps and please let me know if there is anything else I can help with :)
Kind Regards,
Phil
F&B Development Manager
Chalong Bay Rum
Written March 3, 2018
Elena190486
Chongqing, China
Good afternoon! We would like to visit the excursion tomorrow. Tell me, how long does the excursion start and will the Russian speaking guide be? What is the ticket price?
Written February 23, 2018
there is a russian speaking guide. it will take about one hour. as for the time start I'm not sure.
Written February 23, 2018
How far from Cape Panwa? Thanks! Worth a visit?
Written January 25, 2018
Hello CharlotteT1411! Chalong Bay distillery is about 13 km far from Cape Panwa.
Written January 27, 2018
Do you have to do the tour to be able to do tastings?
Written January 23, 2018
Sorry for the late reply everyone.
In fact the tour finishes with a tasting.
However a tasting can be done any time without booking or buying anything. We offer every single of our guests, no matter if they come for a tour, a cocktail workshop or just some food, to experience our whole product series.
So please feel free to stop by any time even if you just want to try the rum on its own :)
All the best from Chalong Bay!
Kind Regards,
Phil
F&B Development Manager
Chalong Bay Rum
Written February 14, 2018
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