Club
Republic Club
📍 Soi JP, off Walking Street›One of Pattaya’s best-rated clubs, just off Walking Street.
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Best of Pattaya
The top picks from every area, all in one place.
Short on time? These are our top picks from every area: the best clubs, rooftops, live music, bars and shows, plus a few places worth the trip.
Best for: A first night in Pattaya, or when you just want the best.
Places to go
29 places👆 Tap any place for the details and directions.
Top clubs
3Club
Jalwa Club
📍 Walking Street›Very popular club in the middle of Walking Street.
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Leela Club
📍 Walking Street›Indian-style club with live performers and a packed dance floor.
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3Rooftop
Horizon Rooftop
📍 Hilton, Beach Road›Sunset views over the bay from the 34th floor of the Hilton, above Central Festival.
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Skybar Summer Club
📍 Second Road, North Pattaya›Rooftop bar and restaurant on top of the Siam@Siam hotel.
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ZAMA Skybar
📍 Jomtien Beach Road›High-up sky bar on Jomtien Beach Road, looking right down the beach.
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Rock Factory
📍 Soi Buakhao›Rock music club with live bands on Soi Buakhao.
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Hot Tuna Bar
📍 Walking Street›Long-running live music bar with rock bands.
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Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya
📍 Beach Road›Rock bands, burgers and cocktails on Beach Road.
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Tree Town
📍 Soi Buakhao›Covered arcade of small bars, food stalls and live music stages.
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4Bar
Beer Hubb
📍 Beach Road›Craft beer bar on Beach Road with a long beer list.
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Moon Whale
📍 Beach Road, South Pattaya›Very popular bar on Beach Road, a few minutes from Walking Street.
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Patrick’s Steakhouse
📍 Soi Diana›Well-known steakhouse on Soi Diana.
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Pattaya Beer Garden
📍 Beach Road, Walking Street end›Big beer garden on the sea, right at the start of Walking Street.
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Candy Club
📍 Soi Buakhao, by Tree Town›Club on Soi Buakhao, right next to Tree Town.
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The Sportsman Pub
📍 Soi 13›Traditional English pub and restaurant on Soi 13.
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Hemingways Jomtien
📍 Thappraya Road, Jomtien›Big pub and restaurant with sport on lots of screens.
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Tiffany’s Show
📍 Second Road, North Pattaya›Pattaya’s famous cabaret show, running for decades.
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Alcazar Cabaret Show
📍 Second Road, North Pattaya›Big, glittering cabaret show with costumes and music.
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Max Muay Thai Stadium
📍 Sukhumvit Road›Live Muay Thai fights on Sukhumvit Road.
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The Sky32
📍 North Pattaya›Rooftop restaurant on the 32nd floor of Grande Centre Point, by Terminal 21.
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Sola Luna Rooftop
📍 North Pattaya›Rooftop restaurant and bar in North Pattaya.
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Kliff Beach Bistro & Bar
📍 Pratumnak Hill›Clifftop bar and restaurant on Pratumnak Hill, great at sunset.
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Brew & Bar
📍 North Pattaya›Very well-reviewed bar in North Pattaya.
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Differ Club
📍 North Pattaya›Mid-sized club away from Walking Street, known for its LED visuals.
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Walking Street
📍 South Pattaya›The famous neon strip: clubs, live music and go-go bars along the street and its side sois. Closed to traffic in the evening.
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LK Metro
📍 Off Soi Buakhao›L-shaped soi packed with bars, linking Soi Buakhao and Soi Diana. Busy every night.
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Soi 7
📍 Beach Road to Second Road›Short soi of open-air beer bars with pool tables, running from Beach Road to Second Road. Busy from early evening.
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Soi 6
📍 Beach Road to Second Road›The famous adult bar street, about an 8 minute walk north of Soi 7. No hotels here.
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LK MetroSoi DianaTree Town
Soi Buakhao, LK Metro & Soi Diana
Pattaya’s busiest bar streets, one road back from the beach.
This is the busy bar area one street back from Second Road. LK Metro is an L-shaped soi packed with bars, linking Soi Buakhao and Soi Diana, and it’s busy every night. Soi Buakhao is the long local road, with live rock bands, sports bars, cheap food and Tree Town’s covered bars and stages.
Hotels here are good value, and most nights out are a short walk from your door. Beach Road is about a 10 to 15 minute walk away, and Walking Street is a quick baht bus or motorbike taxi ride.
Best for: A good-value base right in the middle of the bars, live rock bands, sport and a late night out. Most of the bars here are adult-oriented.
Places to go
43 places👆 Tap any place for the details and directions.
Bar streets
3Adult nightlife
LK Metro
📍 Off Soi Buakhao›L-shaped soi packed with bars, linking Soi Buakhao and Soi Diana. Busy every night.
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Soi Diana
📍 Off Second Road›Busy road of bars, pubs and late food, running off Second Road.
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Soi Buakhao
📍 Central Pattaya›Long local road of bars, cheap food and markets, one street back from Second Road.
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Rock Factory
📍 Soi Buakhao›Rock music club with live bands on Soi Buakhao.
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Tree Town
📍 Soi Buakhao›Covered arcade of small bars, food stalls and live music stages.
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Mayfairs Live Band Bar
📍 Soi Buakhao›Live band and entertainment bar by LK Metro.
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Rock Station
📍 Soi Buakhao›Live rock bar on Soi Buakhao.
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The Triangle Bar
📍 Soi Buakhao›Popular indoor live music bar by LK Metro.
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3Club
Candy Club
📍 Soi Buakhao, by Tree Town›Club on Soi Buakhao, right next to Tree Town.
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Sky Music
📍 Soi Buakhao›Late-night club just off Soi Buakhao, by LK Metro.
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King’s Club
📍 Soi Buakhao›Night club near the Soi Buakhao end of LK Metro.
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Beefeater Steak House & Pub
📍 Soi Diana›Long-running steakhouse and pub at the Second Road end of Soi Diana.
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Longhorn Steakhouse & Grill
📍 Soi Diana›Very popular steakhouse on Soi Diana.
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Patrick’s Steakhouse
📍 Soi Diana›Well-known steakhouse on Soi Diana.
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Flame Pattaya
📍 Soi Buakhao›Steak and grill restaurant by LK Metro.
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American BBQ & Grill
📍 Soi Buakhao›BBQ and grill by LK Metro.
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Steak & Co.
📍 Soi Buakhao›Steakhouse by LK Metro.
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Dirty Ranch Steakhouse
📍 Soi Diana›Steakhouse at the south end of Soi Diana.
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Pattaya Sports Hub
📍 Soi Diana›Big sports bar with all the games, near Soi Diana.
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Buttercups Bar & Sports Lounge
📍 Soi Diana›Friendly sports bar on Soi Diana.
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I-Rovers Sports Bar
📍 LK Metro›Sports bar and restaurant right on LK Metro.
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Hemingways Sports Bar
📍 Second Road›Big sports bar and restaurant on Second Road.
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Witherspoons Buakhao
📍 Soi Buakhao›Big, busy pub on Soi Buakhao.
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The Nest Sports Bar
📍 LK Metro›Sports bar and restaurant on LK Metro.
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Sportsworld Pattaya
📍 Soi Buakhao›Sports bar just off Soi Buakhao.
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Danny’s Sports Bar
📍 Soi Buakhao›Popular, easy-going sports bar on Soi Buakhao.
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Robin Hood Tavern
📍 The Avenue, Second Road›Big English pub and restaurant in The Avenue, with sport on the screens.
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Wizard Brewery
📍 Second Road›Very popular brewery bar and restaurant on Second Road, by Soi Diana.
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Kiss Food & Drinks
📍 Second Road›Long-running restaurant and bar on Second Road, a Pattaya favourite.
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Traveller’s Rest
📍 Soi Lengkee›Sports and golf bar on Soi Lengkee.
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MEGABREAK Pool Hall
📍 Soi Diana›Big pool hall with lots of tables, by Soi Diana.
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Farang Bar
📍 Soi Buakhao›Very well-reviewed bar just off Soi Buakhao.
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Trench Town Rasta Bar (LK Metro)
📍 LK Metro›Laid-back Rasta-themed bar on LK Metro.
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Trench Town Rasta Bar (Soi Buakhao)
📍 Soi Buakhao›The bigger Trench Town, on Soi Buakhao.
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Gatsby Lounge
📍 Soi Diana›Very well-reviewed cocktail lounge near Soi Diana.
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Cleo’s Hideout Speakeasy
📍 Soi Diana›Hidden speakeasy cocktail bar near Soi Diana.
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Beer Hubb Soi Buakhao
📍 Soi Buakhao›Craft beer bar, the Soi Buakhao branch.
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Beertique Second Road
📍 Second Road›Craft beer bar and shop with a big choice.
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B52’s Retro Bar
📍 Soi Buakhao›Retro music bar by LK Metro.
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Palm Beach Bar
📍 Tree Town, Soi Buakhao›Popular bar inside Tree Town.
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Smurf Bar
📍 Soi Buakhao›Friendly bar on Soi Buakhao.
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The Marquee Lambretta Bar
📍 Soi Buakhao›Scooter-themed bar and cafe on Soi Buakhao.
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Craft Cottage
📍 LK Metro›Craft beer and Thai food on LK Metro.
Open in Maps ↗Good to know
- It gets busy from about 9pm, every night of the week.
- Check your bill before you pay, and keep your phone in your front pocket.
- Baht buses run along Second Road and Beach Road: flag one down and pay when you get off.
Where to stay
15 picksLK Metropole
📍 Second Road, at the LK Metro end
Four-star hotel with a pool, right by LK Metro. Google 4.1 from 803 reviews.
● LK Metro on the doorstepAreca Lodge
📍 Next to LK Metro and Soi Diana
Long-running hotel with three buildings and pools. Google 4.2 from 1,214 reviews.
● LK Metro on the doorstepLK Residence
📍 LK Metro
Google 4.2 from 392 reviews.
● LK Metro on the doorstepAmethyst Hotel
📍 Soi Buakhao 15
Google 4.6 from 448 reviews.
✓ About 4 minutes’ walk to LK MetroJourneyhub Pattaya Central
📍 Second Road, by Soi Diana
Google 4.6 from 1,856 reviews.
✓ About 5 minutes’ walk to LK MetroAzure Hotel Pattaya
📍 Second Road, by Soi Diana
Google 4.2 from 1,788 reviews.
✓ About 4 minutes’ walk to LK MetroAcqua Hotel Pattaya
📍 Central Pattaya
Google 4.2 from 974 reviews.
● LK Metro on the doorstepLK President
📍 Third Road
Google 4.3 from 1,428 reviews.
✓ About 7 minutes’ walk to LK MetroAdelphi Pattaya
📍 Soi Buakhao
Google 4.3 from 900 reviews.
✓ About 8 minutes’ walk to LK MetroSleep with me Pattaya
📍 Soi Buakhao
Google 4.4 from 475 reviews.
✓ About 9 minutes’ walk to LK MetroHotel Amber Pattaya
📍 Third Road
Very well reviewed, stylish hotel. Google 4.8 from 7,323 reviews.
✓ About 7 minutes’ walk to LK MetroLK The Empress
📍 Central Pattaya
Google 4.2 from 1,848 reviews.
✓ About 8 minutes’ walk to LK MetroBaan Buakhao Hotel
📍 Soi Buakhao
Google 4.2 from 63 reviews.
✓ About 12 minutes’ walk to LK MetroShambhala Hotel Pattaya
📍 Third Road
Google 4.3 from 524 reviews.
✓ LK Metro a short ride awayArbour Hotel and Residence
📍 Third Road
The top pick round here: modern rooms and a rooftop pool. Google 4.9 from 12,912 reviews.
✓ LK Metro a short ride awayWalking StreetSoi JPBali Hai
Walking Street & South Pattaya
The famous neon strip: big clubs, live music and late nights.
Walking Street runs from the south end of Beach Road down to Bali Hai Pier, and it’s closed to traffic from early evening. It’s Pattaya’s loudest night out: the big clubs like Republic and Insomnia, live rock bands at Hot Tuna, and go-go bars along the street and up its side sois.
It really gets going after 10pm and runs late. Boyztown, the main gay bar street, is just round the corner off Second Road. Beach Road and Central Festival are a 10 minute walk north.
Best for: Clubbing, live music and a big late night out. It’s the busiest adult-nightlife street in Pattaya, so expect neon and crowds.
Places to go
27 places👆 Tap any place for the details and directions.
Clubs
10Club
Republic Club
📍 Soi JP, off Walking Street›One of Pattaya’s best-rated clubs, just off Walking Street.
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Jalwa Club
📍 Walking Street›Very popular club in the middle of Walking Street.
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Leela Club
📍 Walking Street›Indian-style club with live performers and a packed dance floor.
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Club Insomnia
📍 Walking Street›Long-running two-floor club with lasers and big DJs.
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RAAS Club
📍 Walking Street›Big club towards the Bali Hai end of Walking Street.
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Jannaat Club
📍 Walking Street›Big club in the middle of Walking Street.
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Tony’s by Nashaa
📍 Walking Street›Big club on Walking Street, busy late.
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Kamaa Club
📍 Walking Street›Club towards the Bali Hai end of Walking Street.
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MYST
📍 Walking Street›Hip-hop club with festival-style shows and themed nights.
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Akira Club
📍 Walking Street›Smaller club on Walking Street.
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Hot Tuna Bar
📍 Walking Street›Long-running live music bar with rock bands.
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The Stones House
📍 Walking Street›Big indoor rock bar with live bands, near the start of Walking Street.
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Candy Shop
📍 Walking Street›Candy-themed live music bar, right on Walking Street.
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BARCO Pattaya
📍 Walking Street›Very well-reviewed live music bar on Walking Street.
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iSiam Live Music
📍 Walking Street›Live music bar in the middle of Walking Street.
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5Bar
Pattaya Beer Garden
📍 Beach Road, Walking Street end›Big beer garden on the sea, right at the start of Walking Street.
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Moon Whale
📍 Beach Road, South Pattaya›Very popular bar on Beach Road, a few minutes from Walking Street.
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V Lounge & -11 Ice Room
📍 Walking Street›Cocktail bar with a walk-in ice room.
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TOKO Bar
📍 Walking Street›Small, very well-reviewed bar towards the Bali Hai end.
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Le Pub
📍 Walking Street›Pub just off Walking Street.
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Master Seafood
📍 Walking Street›Seafood restaurant right on Walking Street.
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Nang Nual
📍 Walking Street›Long-running seafood restaurant by the sea on Walking Street.
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Indian Summer
📍 Walking Street›Very popular Indian restaurant at the start of Walking Street.
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Prime Burger
📍 Walking Street›Burgers on Walking Street.
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Boyztown
📍 Pattayaland Soi 3›Pattaya’s main gay bar street, just off the Walking Street end of Second Road.
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Castro Show Bar
📍 Boyztown›Gay show bar in Boyztown.
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Walking Street
📍 South Pattaya›The famous neon strip: clubs, live music and go-go bars along the street and its side sois. Closed to traffic in the evening.
Open in Maps ↗Good to know
- It’s busiest after 10pm, and the clubs go on late.
- Bring your passport or a photo of it: some clubs check ID.
- Watch your drinks and your bill, and keep your phone in your front pocket.
Where to stay
12 picksSiam Bayshore Resort
📍 Beach Road, Bali Hai end
Big garden resort right at the far end of Walking Street. Google 4.3 from 2,496 reviews.
● Walking Street on the doorstepAvani Pattaya Resort
📍 Beach Road, South Pattaya
Smart resort with gardens and pools. Google 4.6 from 6,294 reviews.
✓ About 8 minutes’ walk to Walking StreetKokotel Pattaya South Beach
📍 South Pattaya
Google 4.3 from 915 reviews.
✓ About 11 minutes’ walk to Walking StreetHotel Baraquda Heeton
📍 Second Road, South Pattaya
Google 4.5 from 1,422 reviews.
✓ About 11 minutes’ walk to Walking StreetJourneyhub Pattaya Central
📍 Second Road, South Pattaya
Google 4.6 from 1,856 reviews.
✓ Walking Street a short ride awayAzure Hotel Pattaya
📍 Second Road, South Pattaya
Google 4.2 from 1,788 reviews.
✓ Walking Street a short ride awayHoliday Inn Express Pattaya Central
📍 South Pattaya Road
Google 4.5 from 1,901 reviews.
✓ Walking Street a short ride awaySignature Pattaya Hotel
📍 South Pattaya, near Bali Hai
Google 4.4 from 2,900 reviews.
✓ About 4 minutes’ walk to Walking StreetSamsara Hotel Pattaya
📍 South Pattaya
Google 4.7 from 485 reviews.
✓ About 11 minutes’ walk to Walking StreetB2 South Pattaya Premier
📍 South Pattaya
Google 4.3 from 4,048 reviews.
✓ Walking Street a short ride awayBeston Pattaya Hotel
📍 South Pattaya
Google 4.4 from 2,890 reviews.
✓ Walking Street a short ride awayArawana Regency South Pattaya
📍 South Pattaya
Google 4.2 from 615 reviews.
✓ Walking Street a short ride awayBeach RoadCentral FestivalSoi 7 & 8
Beach Road & Central Pattaya
The middle of everything: the beach, rooftops, bars and shows.
This is the heart of Pattaya. Beach Road runs along the sea front, with the big hotels, Central Festival, craft beer bars and the Horizon rooftop at the Hilton. The famous cabaret shows are a short ride north on Second Road.
Between Beach Road and Second Road run the short bar sois. Soi 7 and Soi 8 sit side by side, packed with open-air beer bars, and Soi 6 is a few minutes’ walk north. Walking Street is a quick baht bus ride south along Beach Road.
Best for: The best all-round base: the beach, rooftops, good bars and the shows on your doorstep, with the Soi 6, 7 and 8 bar streets a short walk away.
Places to go
26 places👆 Tap any place for the details and directions.
Rooftops
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Horizon Rooftop
📍 Hilton, Beach Road›Sunset views over the bay from the 34th floor of the Hilton, above Central Festival.
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Skybar Summer Club
📍 Second Road, North Pattaya›Rooftop bar and restaurant on top of the Siam@Siam hotel.
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BARBÙ Rooftop
📍 Second Road, North Pattaya›Mediterranean rooftop restaurant and bar, also at Siam@Siam.
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Beer Hubb
📍 Beach Road›Craft beer bar on Beach Road with a long beer list.
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Beertique
📍 Beach Road›Craft beer bar on Beach Road.
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Bricks and Barrels
📍 Beach Road›Popular bar on Beach Road, towards the Walking Street end.
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Hops Brewhouse
📍 Beach Road›Brewpub on Beach Road with its own beers and food.
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Drift
📍 Hilton, Beach Road›Bar on the 16th floor of the Hilton, with sea views.
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M’s Mojito
📍 Beach Road›Cocktail bar near Soi 7 and Soi 8.
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Shibuya Pattaya
📍 Beach Road›Bar on Beach Road near Soi 7.
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Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya
📍 Beach Road›Rock bands, burgers and cocktails on Beach Road.
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Lisa on the beach
📍 Beach Road›Live music bar on the beach front at the Soi 7 end.
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Rolling Live 3
📍 Central Pattaya›Live music bar in Central Pattaya.
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LAY Beach Club
📍 Beach Road›Beach club on Beach Road, near Soi 6.
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4Pub
The Sportsman Pub
📍 Soi 13›Traditional English pub and restaurant on Soi 13.
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Corner Bar Soi 6
📍 Soi 6›Sports bar and pub on Soi 6.
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Dicey Reilly’s Irish Pub
📍 South Pattaya›Irish pub in South Pattaya, between Beach Road and Second Road.
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Bodega Bar
📍 South Pattaya›Bar in South Pattaya.
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Space Club
📍 Third Road›Big club on Third Road, a short ride from Beach Road.
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World House
📍 Third Road›Very big club with a high-tech sound and light setup.
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Hollywood Pattaya
📍 Third Road›Big club known for live performances and shows.
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Tiffany’s Show
📍 Second Road, North Pattaya›Pattaya’s famous cabaret show, running for decades.
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Alcazar Cabaret Show
📍 Second Road, North Pattaya›Big, glittering cabaret show with costumes and music.
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Soi 7
📍 Beach Road to Second Road›Short soi of open-air beer bars with pool tables, running from Beach Road to Second Road. Busy from early evening.
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Soi 8
📍 Beach Road to Second Road›Right next to Soi 7: more open-air beer bars and a few hotels at the Second Road end.
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Soi 6
📍 Beach Road to Second Road›The famous adult bar street, about an 8 minute walk north of Soi 7. No hotels here.
Open in Maps ↗Good to know
- Watch the sunset from the Horizon rooftop, then walk down to the bars.
- Baht buses loop Beach Road one way and Second Road the other way. Flag one down and pay when you get off.
- Check your bill before you pay, and keep your phone in your front pocket.
Where to stay
12 picksHilton Pattaya
📍 Beach Road, above Central Festival
Big, smart beachfront hotel with the Horizon rooftop. Google 4.6 from 16,869 reviews.
✓ About 4 minutes’ walk to Soi 7 and 8Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
📍 Beach Road
Lively resort with a huge pool. Google 4.5 from 5,060 reviews.
✓ About 7 minutes’ walk to Soi 7 and 8Pattaya Discovery Beach Hotel
📍 Beach Road, by Soi 6
Google 4.3 from 4,601 reviews.
✓ About 12 minutes’ walk to Soi 7 and 8The Bayview Hotel
📍 Beach Road
Google 4.4 from 2,275 reviews.
✓ About 6 minutes’ walk to Soi 7 and 8Meliá Pattaya Hotel
📍 Second Road
Newer, upmarket hotel. Google 4.6 from 816 reviews.
✓ About 9 minutes’ walk to Soi 7 and 8Centara Pattaya Hotel
📍 Second Road
Google 4.3 from 3,959 reviews.
✓ About 12 minutes’ walk to Soi 7 and 8Centara Nova Hotel
📍 Central Pattaya
Google 4.5 from 1,575 reviews.
✓ About 12 minutes’ walk to Soi 7 and 8Garner Hotel Pattaya Central
📍 Central Pattaya
Google 4.7 from 357 reviews.
✓ Soi 7 and 8 a short ride awaySomerset Pattaya
📍 Behind Central Festival
Google 4.5 from 1,047 reviews.
✓ About 4 minutes’ walk to Soi 7 and 8Sunbeam Hotel Pattaya
📍 Central Pattaya
Google 4.2 from 2,698 reviews.
● Soi 7 and 8 on the doorstepSunshine Hotel & Residences
📍 Soi 8
Right on Soi 8, with the beer bars outside the door. Google 3.9 from 2,113 reviews.
● Bars on the doorstepFlipper House Hotel
📍 Soi 7
Simple, good-value hotel right on Soi 7. Google 3.9 from 1,470 reviews.
● Bars on the doorstepJomtien BeachDongtanJomtien Complex
Jomtien
The quieter beach base, with rooftops, beach bars and Jomtien Complex.
Jomtien is the long, quieter beach just south of Pattaya, over the hill from Walking Street. Nights here are more laid-back: beach bars, expat pubs, the ZAMA Skybar and two big night markets.
At the north end by Dongtan Beach is Jomtien Complex, Pattaya’s other gay scene, with bars and cabaret. For the big nights out, Walking Street is about 10 to 15 minutes away by baht bus or Bolt.
Best for: A calmer, cheaper base by the beach, with easy nights out nearby and the big nights a short ride away.
Places to go
23 places👆 Tap any place for the details and directions.
Rooftops
2Rooftop
ZAMA Skybar
📍 Jomtien Beach Road›High-up sky bar on Jomtien Beach Road, looking right down the beach.
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Silhouette
📍 Jomtien Soi 11›Mediterranean rooftop restaurant and bar with sunset views.
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Sea you beach bar
📍 Jomtien Beach›Easy-going bar right on Jomtien Beach.
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Sandbar By The Sea
📍 Dongtan Beach›Beach bar and restaurant on Dongtan Beach, lively at night.
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Bullet Bar
📍 Dongtan, Jomtien›Bar by Dongtan Beach.
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Two Brothers Chill 90’s
📍 Jomtien›90s-themed bar and restaurant in Jomtien.
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Hemingways Jomtien
📍 Thappraya Road, Jomtien›Big pub and restaurant with sport on lots of screens.
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Fraser’s Sports Bar
📍 Thappraya Road, Jomtien›Popular sports bar on Thappraya Road.
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The Cove Pub Brewery
📍 Dongtan, Jomtien›Brewpub near Dongtan Beach with its own beers.
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The Caddy Shack
📍 Thepprasit, Jomtien›English pub and restaurant towards Thepprasit Road.
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O’Gara’s Irish Bar
📍 Pratumnak / Jomtien›Irish bar and restaurant on the Pratumnak side.
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Olde Rogues Retreat
📍 Pratumnak / Jomtien›Pub on the Pratumnak side of Jomtien.
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Wombat & Kiwi Bar
📍 Jomtien›Friendly pub and restaurant, popular with expats.
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Daisy D’s Saloon
📍 Jomtien›Western-style saloon bar and restaurant.
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Lone Star Saloon
📍 Dongtan, Jomtien›Western-style saloon bar near Dongtan.
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BRYGHUSET Bar
📍 Jomtien›Danish-style bar in Jomtien.
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LEGENDS Sports Bar
📍 Dongtan, Jomtien›Sports bar near Dongtan Beach.
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The Clubhouse Jomtien
📍 Jomtien›Pub and restaurant in Jomtien.
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The Black Horse
📍 Jomtien›Bar and restaurant in Jomtien.
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Jomtien Complex
📍 Jomtien Soi 1›Pattaya’s other gay scene: a square of bars and a cabaret by Dongtan Beach.
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M2M Jomtien Complex
📍 Jomtien Complex›Gay bar with shows inside Jomtien Complex.
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Thepprasit Night Market
📍 Thepprasit Road›Big weekend night market with street food and stalls.
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Jomtien Night Market
📍 Jomtien›Street food and stalls by the beach in the evenings.
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- Baht buses run between Jomtien and Pattaya: flag one down on Jomtien Beach Road.
- Thepprasit Night Market is on Friday to Sunday evenings.
- After midnight, Bolt or Grab is the easiest way back from Walking Street.
Where to stay
13 picksZing Resort & Spa
📍 Jomtien Complex
Relaxed resort with a pool and sauna. Google 4.2 from 860 reviews.
● Jomtien Complex on the doorstepAiyaree Place Resort
📍 Jomtien Complex
Google 4.3 from 745 reviews.
● Jomtien Complex on the doorstepRabbit Resort Pattaya
📍 Dongtan Beach
Beachfront boutique resort with two pools and gardens. Google 4.7 from 700 reviews.
✓ About 7 minutes’ walk to Jomtien ComplexJomtien Palm Beach Hotel & Resort
📍 Jomtien Beach Road
Google 4.2 from 6,931 reviews.
✓ About 8 minutes’ walk to Jomtien ComplexLawinta Hotel
📍 Jomtien
Google 4.2 from 409 reviews.
✓ The beach bars a short ride awayGrand Jomtien Palace Hotel
📍 Jomtien Beach Road
Long-running beachfront hotel with a swim-up pool bar. Google 4.2 from 2,542 reviews.
● The beach bars on the doorstepTribe Hotel Pattaya
📍 Jomtien
Google 4.3 from 954 reviews.
✓ About 4 minutes’ walk to the beach barsD Varee Jomtien Beach
📍 Jomtien Beach Road
High-rise beachfront hotel with ZAMA Skybar at the top. Google 4.1 from 5,500 reviews.
● The beach bars on the doorstepThe TJ Hotel
📍 Jomtien Soi 14
Google 4.5 from 852 reviews.
● The beach bars on the doorstepSea Crest by Jomtien Hotel
📍 Jomtien
Google 4.2 from 219 reviews.
✓ About 5 minutes’ walk to the beach barsHT9 Hotel Pattaya
📍 South Jomtien
Google 4.7 from 556 reviews.
✓ About 5 minutes’ walk to the beach barsMarine Beach Hotel
📍 South Jomtien
Google 4.4 from 860 reviews.
✓ About 5 minutes’ walk to the beach barsBeach Gallery House
📍 South Jomtien
Google 4.6 from 167 reviews.
✓ About 6 minutes’ walk to the beach bars
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Night out tips
Before you go out
- Baht buses loop the centre: south along Beach Road, north along Second Road. Flag one down and press the buzzer to get off.
- Motorbike taxis (orange vests) are the quickest way through traffic. Agree the price before you get on.
- Bolt and Grab show the price up front, and are the easiest way home late at night.
- Walking Street is closed to traffic in the evening, so be dropped at either end.
- Bring your passport or a photo of it: some clubs check ID at the door.
- Check your bill before you pay, keep your phone in your front pocket, and only drink what you saw poured.
Pattaya nightlife questions
What is the best area for nightlife in Pattaya?
Walking Street is the big one, with the clubs and live music. Beach Road and Soi 7 and 8 are easy-going beer bars by the sea, LK Metro and Soi Diana are packed with bars, pubs and steakhouses, and Jomtien is the quieter beach side with rooftops and beach bars.
Where should I stay in Pattaya for nightlife?
Stay close to where you want to go out, so you can walk home. Beach Road is the best all-round base, the LK Metro and Soi Diana area is great value with bars on the doorstep, and Jomtien suits a calmer stay with the big nights a short ride away.
How do I get around Pattaya at night?
There are no tuk-tuks or trains. Baht buses loop Beach Road and Second Road, motorbike taxis are quickest for short hops (agree the price first), and Bolt or Grab show the price up front.
What time do bars close in Pattaya?
Many bars close around 2am, and Walking Street clubs usually stay open later. Times change, so check before you go.
Is Pattaya safe at night?
Pattaya is busy and lively at night. Use common sense: check your bill before you pay, keep your phone in your front pocket, only drink what you saw poured, and use Bolt or Grab late at night.
Is Pattaya nightlife only adult bars?
No. Some streets, like Walking Street, Soi 6 and LK Metro, are known for adult nightlife, and we mark them clearly. But there are also rooftops, big clubs, live music, sports pubs, cabaret shows, Muay Thai and night markets.