Tew Lay Bar
Tew Lay Bar
4.5
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marisw78
London, UK38 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We visited this restaurant several times during our stay in Railay and every meal was exceptional, whether it was a pizza or Thai food. The atmosphere is very pleasant and chilled and is a great space to relax after a day at the beach and enjoy a meal and a cocktail or two. The prices are also reasonable, and the staff very friendly and attentive.
Written December 4, 2023
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Katharine H
14 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Such a cool bar. Walked here from Railey West to see what it was all about. Swings, hammocks, birds nest and beanbags to relax and watch the sunset. Beer reasonably priced. Ended up leaving half way through sunset to race back to west beach for a phenomenal sunset that did not reach this part of the beach
Written August 19, 2022
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Anh T
44 contributions
May 2021
Tew lay Bar is a must visit while visiting Railay. The food was nice Thai food. The restaurant is over the waters & there's some photo ops, such as bird's nest to take a photo in. Highly recommend.
Written March 14, 2022
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ThierryS4
Antibes, France263 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We went very regularly to this small bar restaurant at the end of Railay Est (north side).
Pleasant atmosphere and lovely panoramic view of the mangrove.
Food was decent and drinks were decently priced
Very pretty parrot, a free-ranging Blue Macaw, very talkative and who throws tantrums all by himself.
A pleasant place to relax. Friendly welcome (but we came every lunchtime).
Only once did we have dinner and my wife got food poisoning (so hygiene needs to be reviewed).
Pleasant atmosphere and lovely panoramic view of the mangrove.
Food was decent and drinks were decently priced
Very pretty parrot, a free-ranging Blue Macaw, very talkative and who throws tantrums all by himself.
A pleasant place to relax. Friendly welcome (but we came every lunchtime).
Only once did we have dinner and my wife got food poisoning (so hygiene needs to be reviewed).

Written August 6, 2023
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Hersir
Reykjavik, Iceland34 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
A beautiful restaurant, probably the nicest spot on the whole of Railay. We spent a few hours there, had amazing food and drinks, friendly service from the family running the place and enjoyed the view on New Year’s Day. A must visit place.
Written February 12, 2024
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L W
13 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Tew Lay Bar ? Forget it.
I met here with my friends who told me they waited ages for food despite being the only ones here so I thought I’d order something simple so I wouldn’t wait. 40 minutes later I still haven’t received my cornflakes. Christ on a bike. After asking for a refund 4 times I got my money back. But honestly I should’ve stayed in bed. Come here if you love long waits and awful food ! Peace and love.
I met here with my friends who told me they waited ages for food despite being the only ones here so I thought I’d order something simple so I wouldn’t wait. 40 minutes later I still haven’t received my cornflakes. Christ on a bike. After asking for a refund 4 times I got my money back. But honestly I should’ve stayed in bed. Come here if you love long waits and awful food ! Peace and love.
Written July 8, 2022
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NST NL
Amsterdam, The Netherlands27 contributions
Feb 2022
Tew Lay Bar definitely has the best cocktails on the islands, aswell as the best views. Great place to relax, fun and friendly staff and some quirky seating options. Definitely worth a visit!
Written March 9, 2022
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JP's Travels
London, UK96 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Great bar with amazing views and delicious food.
Staff are friendly and service was great when we visited on a quiet lunchtime in the rainy season.
Papaya salad and shrimp salad, spring rolls also great and the egg fried rice also went down well.
We had a nice ice coffee on a previous visit and came back for the views and the lunch.
Maybe next time we will come for the late night vibe and see what that’s like!
Staff are friendly and service was great when we visited on a quiet lunchtime in the rainy season.
Papaya salad and shrimp salad, spring rolls also great and the egg fried rice also went down well.
We had a nice ice coffee on a previous visit and came back for the views and the lunch.
Maybe next time we will come for the late night vibe and see what that’s like!
Written August 23, 2022
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Suzanne B
14 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
A fun place to eat, right on the water, away from the main hubbub of Railay Beach. So far, we went there for once lunch and twice for dinner. Fantastic seafood pizza- woodfired pizza oven. Two different curries- panang and Masaman- both delicious. Cold beer, wonderful fresh coconut shake. The staff are very friendly and helpful!
Written April 12, 2023
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Olympia_BPujadas
Crete, Greece315 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
We went there twice, once for an afternoon drink and once for a beer at night. First visit was great, we enjoyed our drinks and the view, took a lot of photos and relaxed at the pillows. Second visit was creepy. Went there after dinner, around 9.30pm and as soon as we sat down a person that looked like the owner (could be an employee though, can't be sure) came to bring us the menus and sat down next to us. I was looking at the menu when my husband pointed out that we was still sitting between us and had a Skype call with some of his friends, pointing his camera to me. At the begging I thought that it just happened and wasn't intentional but he went on doing that. We got really creeped out! Shame cause it is a nice spot.
Written November 30, 2019
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Aldrig upplevt sämre service, väntade på maten i över en timme sen fick de räcka så jag gick därifrån rekommenderas verkligen inte!
Written March 12, 2019

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Boquete, Panama
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Written September 28, 2017
many, look up on booking site
Written September 29, 2017
Hiya - I wanted to book a cooking class for me and my boyfriend on the 25th March. How do i go about this? We don't wan to miss out! Regards, Jessica
Written March 6, 2017
Hi - owner of Tew lay. We are trying to book a class for 3 people this evening 07 dec or tomorrow evening. We can't get hold of you on the phone number provided. Can you pls reply on this forum or call us at the beach cliff hotel - 075626888 room 1130.
Written December 7, 2016
Hi - owner of Tew lay. We are trying to book a class for 3 people this evening 07 dec or tomorrow evening. We can't get hold of you on the phone number provided. Can you pls reply on this forum or call us at the beach cliff hotel - 075626888 room 1130.
Written December 7, 2016
Hi, the cooking class is next door
to Tew Lay. I would suggest that you just stroll there to book your spot if it is for today or tomorrow (if they don't answer the phone). I booked mine there and it was superb.
Written December 7, 2016
How far in advance should we hook the cooking class? There are forum of us in Krabi first week December. Is there an email address ?
Written November 13, 2016
No pre booking need I would just go a day b4 and book in .
Written November 17, 2016
What beach? Be on railay east. Face the sea. Turn left. Amd walk all the way to the end.
Written March 26, 2016
There is a snack menu, but if u ask they will cook you traditional Thai dishes. There is a cookery school on site !
Written May 17, 2015
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