Mason’s Arms

Ko Pha-Ngan


Emerging from swaying palms, this mock-Tudor mirage, transported from the English countryside and dropped into the steamy jungle, is one black pudding away from being an official British colony. A quintessential pub menu features classics such as fish 'n’ chips and Marmite on toast, but nothing beats tucking into a chip butty as you watch live English Premier League football.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Ko Pha-Ngan attractions

1. Wat Phu Khao Noi

1.21 MILES

The oldest temple on the island, Wat Phu Khao Noi or 'temple of small mountain', near the hospital in Thong Sala, is believed to have been founded by…

2. Wat Samai Kongka

1.89 MILES

A beautiful green, red and golden gate featuring a dharma wheel greets you at this temple famous for it's terrifying clay model scenes depicting the…

3. Wat Khao Tham

2.17 MILES

With resident female monks, Wat Khao Tham, near Ban Tai, sits in shade among the trees high up on a hill. A bulletin board details meditation retreats at…

4. Nam Tok Phaeng

2.2 MILES

Nam Tok Phaeng is protected by a national park and is a pleasant reward after a short but rough hike. After the waterfall (dry out of season), it's a…

5. Domsila Viewpoint

2.48 MILES

The terrific Domsila Viewpoint – offering a rocky perch with superb, panoramic views over the island – is a 15-minute, root-choked climb up from Nam Tok…

6. Chedi Wat Nai

2.78 MILES

This beautiful stone pagoda from the 19th century has carvings of monks, Garudas, demons, elephants, nagas and an intriguing man in a Chinese suit, as…

7. Ban Nok

2.81 MILES

This small and traditional settlement has a very small one-hall temple at its heart next to the Chedi Wat Nai; there are no other standout sights, but the…

8. Yang Na Yai Tree

3.01 MILES

Thrusting 54m into the heavens near Wat Pho, Ko Pha-Ngan's tallest Yang Na Yai (dipterocarpus alatus; ยางนา), said to be over 400 years old, is an…