Seeing tourists fighting on holiday is not unusual – especially outside bars and nightclubs in popular areas.Â
But on Thailand‘s Phi Phi Islands, there is a bar where guests can jump into a real boxing ring and compete with other tourists.Â
Reggae Bar Phi Phi has been described as a ‘must-visit’ spot for a night out in Thailand.
There is no entrance fee, but guests are expected to buy a drink to enter and watch the show.
The fights are typically two to three rounds for tourists, and protective headgear is provided.
A solo female travel influencer shared a video on Instagram showing two women fighting each other in a boxing ring at the unusual spot.
After throwing some punches, they smile and hug each other. Â
The user posted the video with the caption: ‘Still one of the craziest/spontaneous things I’ve done on my travels.’
Reggae Bar Phi Phi has been described as a ‘must-visit’ spot for a night out in Thailand
A solo female travel influencer shared a video on Instagram showing two women fighting each other in a boxing ringÂ
One comment read: ‘I have trained my entire life for this.’
Another user wrote: ‘Honestly, watching drunk tourists beat each other up and having them pay to do it is probably so satisfying for the people running the bar.’Â
The bar’s Instagram page describes itself as ‘the only Muay Thai kickboxing bar with free entrance’.
On TripAdvisor, the bar is rated 4.2 out of five stars.
One review reads: ‘We had such an amazing experience at the Muay Thai Reggae Bar!Â
‘I’d recommend it to anyone visiting – it’s such a fun and lively night out.Â
‘The atmosphere was brilliant, with everyone being so friendly and involved.Â
‘After the fights, the professionals even came out to thank the crowd, which was a really nice touch.’
Another reviewer wrote: ‘Very cool experience! Great atmosphere as you get to watch people fight, and you yourself can sign up if you want to.Â
‘It was very entertaining and lots of fun. I would highly recommend checking it out.’
The user posted the video with the caption: ‘Still one of the craziest/spontaneous things I’ve done on my travels’
‘If you want a going-out experience like no other, go to the Reggae Bar!Â
‘It is mandatory to buy a drink to get in, the drinks are slightly expensive, but you definitely get your money’s worth.Â
‘Anyone can fight, and although most are tourists fighting, it was extremely entertaining to watch!Â
‘And you don’t have to pay for the show, just the drink! 100% recommend, this bar made my experience on the island unforgettable!’ wrote another.
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The Thai bar where you can grab a pint and fight other tourists in a boxing match