While Pattaya's 4 kilometres beach road is one long entertainment zone, South Pattaya is where you can still find Pattaya's legendary afterdark reputation. Fairy lights and neon- lit go-go bars, Beer bars and massage parlours provide party animals with an non-stop playground. Thankfully, Pattaya isn't just go-go bars and loud music, there are other alternatives! Trendy restaurants, piano bars, karaoke and the famed flamboyant transvestite cabaret shows. Discotheques, nightclubs, coffee shops, karaoke bars, open air bars and restaurants with live music and entertainment compete for attention in the night time mayhem.

Bars and Pubs

South Pattaya

Discos, go-gos, Bar Beers, Massage Parlours around the small alleys and streets (sois) which are packed with bars. At night, part of the south end of the beach road is blocked off and made into a pedestrian "Walking Street". Small shops and good restaurants as well as pubs, clubs and bars compete for the attention of passers-by.

Central Pattaya

From Soi 7 and Soi 8, is slightly quieter - populated by Bar Beers in the small sois.

North Pattaya

For complete bedlam head for Soi 2 where a complex of 40 + bars compete for the loudest rock music. (Soi 2-6)

If South Pattaya’s girlie scene bores you to tears, don’t worry. Just a few steps from the “Walking Street” are a number of alternatives from dimly-lit karaoke lounges to trendy club-restaurants. Don't forget the legendary cabaret shows at Alcazar. These transvestite shows offer flamboyant, extravagant and fun entertainment with a great sound system.

Music Venues

Hard Rock Cafe - at the front of the Hard Rock Hotel - Beach Rd

Hopf Brew House - with a three story atrium and live music. - Beach Rd

Kilkenny's Irish Pub - respite from the mayhem of Walking street - Walking Street

Shenanigans - live music 5 nights a week and an excellent carvery at weekends. - Pattaya 2nd Road

Choc Dee - Mellow and out of town in Jomtien Beach.

Bamboo Bar - Bamboo tables, cold beers and bands belting out old favs.

Green Bottle Pub - Music and low prices

Moon River Pub - Live band every evening, a local expat hangout

PIC Kitchen Jazz/Jazz Pit - Floor cushions and live music 8pm every evening. 

Clubbing & Dancing

Party! party! party! Many clubs are packed on weekends and get hot, sweaty and crammed. 

Hollywood Disco - South Pattaya Road - Locals and tourists

Marine Disco - Walking Street - Well established disco heats up about 1am

Palladium Disco - Large flashy, techno club which double charges foreigners.

Tonys - Expensive drinks, eclectic clientele

X Zyte - Thai clubbing

Cabaret

Undoubtedly, Pattaya is the capital of cabaret shows, famous throughout the country and beyond. Flamboyant, great fun and fabulous costumes darling. A must for all visitors.

Alcazar - Colourful and beautiful transexuals in a lip synching extravaganza. Brings tourists in by the busload. Second Road North Pattaya. Price 500 Baht

Tiffanys - Fluttering eyelashes, swiveling hips, the works. 464 Moo 9, Second Road. Price 500 Baht

Malibu - Not quite as extravagant but about the price of a beer. Corner of Soi 13.

Go-Go's

Where to start? There are hundreds and hundreds of go-go bars with as many as 40 bars concentrated in certain areas. A few with names like Classroom A Go-Go (plaits, ponytails, white socks) Lipstick A Go-Go - (tequila shots, Jacuzzi room) and Tahitian Queen (thigh high boots, rock & roll) aim to please, but most look exactly the same. Plenty of girls, shows and bar games.... It has to be seen to be believed.

Gay Pattaya

Naturally Pattaya caters to its rainbow culture. Muscle boys, bikers, boy toys, lady boys strut their stuff at gay only bars and go-go joints centred around Boyz Town and the small sois close to the strip by Sunee Plaza. There are also local gay bars and and transvestite shows that welcome all and provide a lot of entertainment.