Samui Shamrock, Lamai: Irish Pub, Live Band, Open to 02:00 (2026)

Overview

Samui Shamrock is an Irish pub on Had Lamai Road, the main street of Lamai, about 6 km in a straight line from Chaweng and about 9.5 km from the airport. Its Tripadvisor listing gives daily hours of 09:00-02:00 as of October 2026, so it works as a daytime sports bar and a late-night live-music stop. It suits couples and groups who want a band and a dance floor.

The pub serves drinks, Thai and Western pub food and shows live sport. The main caveat is the music schedule: management lists a band every night, but a February 2026 visitor reports six nights a week, so ask before building a night around it.

Key takeaways

• Daily opening hours 09:00-02:00 per the pub’s Tripadvisor listing, October 2026.
• Management advertises a band slot of 21:30-01:30.
• A happy-hour listing gives 14:00-21:00 daily from July to December 2026.
• SoiDB records the pub as open since 2005.

Key Facts

What a Night Looks Like

Plan to arrive around 21:00 if you want a table near the band. Samui Shamrock’s management description on Tripadvisor advertises music from 21:30 to 01:30, a four-hour slot that runs close to the 02:00 closing time. A visitor who wrote in March 2026 about a February visit described the band and dancing and said music started at 21:30 six nights a week, with one variable night off.

That gives a simple rhythm. Afternoons are for food, drinks and sport on screen. The evening builds towards the band, and the last hour after 01:30 is for the people still at their tables.

Management and the reviewer name different bands, so the line-up changes over time. Treat any band name as unconfirmed and call the pub on +66 84 818 1266 if a specific act matters to you.

The pub is not a nightclub. It is a pub with a stage, which makes it a better fit for a conversation between songs than the thumping rooms in Chaweng.

Happy Hour and Drink Prices

Samui Shamrock runs a daily happy hour from 14:00 to 21:00, according to a listing on Samui Unlocked dated 22 October 2026. The listing covers 3 July to 31 December 2026. It shows no drink prices, so the saving is not quantified.

The pub publishes no menu or drink prices online that we could confirm in October 2026. That is the one gap on this page: check prices with the bar staff before you order a round.

If you want a rough anchor, our Lamai nightlife guide covers what Lamai bars charge for beer, and the comparison below shows what two other nightlife pages on this site list.

How Samui Shamrock Compares

Opening time is where Samui Shamrock differs from the live-music pub in Chaweng. Reggae Pub opens at 19:00 and closes at 02:30, while Samui Shamrock opens at 09:00 and closes half an hour earlier.

Choose Samui Shamrock if you are staying in Lamai and want a pub that is open from breakfast. Choose Reggae Pub if you are in Chaweng and want to stay out until 02:30. Choose WOOBAR for a sunset drink with a view rather than a band.

Is Samui Shamrock Worth It?

Samui Shamrock is worth a visit if you want live music, sport on screen and an easy pub atmosphere in Lamai. It is a sensible first stop before a late night on the main strip.

Skip it if you want a high-end cocktail bar, a quiet dinner or a guaranteed band every night. A December 2025 visitor reported warm draught beer and an unhelpful response to the complaint, and a February 2026 visitor reported slower service on busy nights. Order bottled beer if the draught is a concern, and expect to wait when the band is playing.

SoiDB, an independent directory, records the pub as open since 2005.

Getting There

Samui Shamrock is at 124/144 Had Lamai Road, Maret, on the main street of Lamai. The map pin sits about 0.4 km in a straight line from central Lamai, about 6 km from Chaweng and about 9.5 km from the airport.

See our Lamai Beach page for the layout of the strip. Do not ride a scooter after drinking; arrange a taxi back before the 02:00 close.

Nearby

• Lamai Beach: the sand and the main strip start a short walk away.
• Lamai nightlife guide: other bars on the same stretch, with prices and late hours.
• Hin Ta Hin Yai: the Grandfather and Grandmother rocks, about 1.4 km away in a straight line.
• Baobab: a Lamai beach bistro for dinner before the band.
• BXB Fight Lab: train in the morning, drink in the evening.

Browse more nightlife on Samui if you are comparing areas.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Open daily from 09:00 to 02:00, so it fits breakfast, sport and a late night.
• Live band advertised 21:30-01:30 with dancing.
• Happy hour 14:00-21:00 daily through 31 December 2026.
• Long track record: SoiDB lists it as open since 2005.

Cons

• Slower service on busy nights, per a February 2026 visitor.
• A December 2025 visitor reported warm draught beer and an unhelpful response.
• Band nights are unclear: nightly per management, six a week per a visitor.
• No own website or published menu prices.

FAQ

What time does Samui Shamrock close?

Samui Shamrock closes at 02:00 according to its Tripadvisor listing, which shows daily hours of 09:00-02:00 as of October 2026. Management advertises music from 21:30 to 01:30, so the band finishes about 30 minutes before closing.

Does Samui Shamrock have live music?

Yes. Samui Shamrock advertises a band from 21:30 to 01:30. A visitor in February 2026 reported music six nights a week, with one night off that varies, so call +66 84 818 1266 to confirm the night you plan to go.

Is there a happy hour at Samui Shamrock?

A listing dated 22 October 2026 shows a Samui Shamrock happy hour from 14:00 to 21:00 every day between 3 July and 31 December 2026. No drink prices are shown, so ask the staff what is discounted.

Where is Samui Shamrock?

Samui Shamrock is at 124/144 Had Lamai Road, Maret, on Lamai’s main street. It is about 6 km from Chaweng and about 9.5 km from the airport in a straight line, and close to Lamai Beach.

Is Samui Shamrock good for couples and groups?

Samui Shamrock suits couples and groups who want live music and dancing in a pub. A February 2026 visitor described the band and dancing. Expect slower service when it is busy, and check beer quality if you order draught.

Sources

• Samui Shamrock on Tripadvisor: address, phone, daily hours, band description and visitor reviews, October 2026.
• Samui Unlocked happy-hour listing: happy hour 14:00-21:00, 3 July to 31 December 2026, October 2026.
• SoiDB Shamrock Irish Pub: Lamai Irish pub, opening year 2005.