Zimplex Mixology Laboratory

If you’re looking for a bar in Phuket with real theatrical flair and inventive drink-craft, Zimplex Mixology Laboratory is one of the island’s standout spots. Located in Phuket Old Town (Talat Yai), this bar turns each drink into a visual and sensory experience. From the moment you step through the door at 156/48 Phang-Nga Rd, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand, you’re in a space that feels more laboratory than lounge. White-coated bartenders, test-tube style glassware, neon lighting, syringes, pipettes and swirling infusions are all part of the show. Drinks here are less about “pick a safe favourite” and more about witnessing the creation: one review noted shots that “take three minutes to make… drops of neon colours float and hang in the gin and absinthe bases, creating little universes in each shot glass.” The menu leans heavily on creative shooters and molecular-inspired cocktails rather than standard bar fare. According to travel guides this is “a bar where each drink is crafted as a work of art”. Music and ambiance also reflect the experimental angle: expect techno, Japanese beats or old‐school hip-hop in the background, and a crowd ready for novelty rather than a lazy beer night. Service is friendly and enthusiastic, especially if you’re interested in seeing how the drink is prepared. It’s not a hurried “pour-and-go” night, but rather one where the process matters. Note: because the preparations can take time, it’s recommended to come early if you’re hopping multiple bars. In short: Zimplex Mixology Laboratory offers a memorable, sensory-rich drinking experience in Phuket Old Town. It’s best for evenings when you want something fun, different and visually memorable—less about lounging for hours, more about experiencing something arty and share-worthy.