Pattya Night life Bar and Pub,  

Girls, shows, bar games....and competing stereos all combine to raise the blood pressure...in one huge party zone from Soi 13 to Soi 16 in South Pattaya.

Closed to traffic during the evening the area becomes the famous Walking Street, where go-go's, discos, massage parlours and dozens of bar-beers compete with each other for your immediate attention.

Stroll here for maximum exposure along the main street and adjoining small sois.

Central Pattaya - from Soi 7/8 to the Beach road is slightly less hectic but still packed with masses of bar beers, restaurants and bars. While in in North Pattaya (Sois 2 - 6 along Pattaya 2nd Road) it's full-on total mayhem with over 50+ bars and go-gos vying to satisfy everyone's favourite fantasy with names like Classroom A Go-Go (ponytails, white socks, short gymslips) Lipstick A Go-Go (tequila shots, Jacuzzi room) and Tahitian Queen (thigh boots, good 'ol rock & roll).

 Music and Alternative
 

If all this is just too much, you can take time out and sample some traditional entertainment at pubs like Kilkenny's Irish Pub, Hopf Brew House -a three storey pub with atrium, live music and euro-beer. Try Shenanigans for live music every night and a weekend carvery and Hard Rock Cafe - part of the rather groovy Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya Live bands and foam party on Saturdays.
Hard Rock Cafe - at the front of the Hard Rock Hotel - Beach Rd
Hopf Brew House - Beach Rd
Kilkenny's Irish Pub - Walking Street
Shenanigans -Pattaya 2nd Road
Choc Dee - Mellow and out of town in Jomtien Beach.
Bamboo Bar - old favs, bamboo tables, cold beers and bands belting out...Top of Walking Street.
Green Bottle Pub - Low prices - loud music
Moon River Pub - A local ex-pat hangout with live bands every evening.
PIC Kitchen Jazz/Jazz Pit - Floor cushions and live music every evening.

Disco

 

Hot, sweaty and crammed - and packed on the weekends Here's a selection: Hollywood Disco - Locals and tourists - South Pattaya Road Marine Disco - Old established disco from way back, heats up about 1am - Walking Street Palladium Disco - Large flashy, techno club which double charges foreigners - Pattaya 2nd Road (next to Big C) Tonys - Expensive drinks, eclectic clientele, expensive drinks - Walking Street X Zyte - Thai clubbing - Beach Road

Cabaret Show
 

Over-the- top costumes, mega sets and bosoms that defy gravity. Flamboyant and harmless entertainment.

Tiffanys.
Fabulously attired kateoys (ladyboys) strut their stuff with fluttering eyelashes, swiveling hips, the works. (464 Moo 9, Second Road.) Price 500 Baht

Alangkarn
Vegas type show. A multi-dimension presentation with laser show, surrounds sound system, over 150 performers plus elephants and special effects explores Thailand’s history.
Shows every evening at 8.45p.m. Optional dinners available.

Alcazar,
Beautiful transexuals mime old and new favs in glitzy outfits. Brings tourists in by the busload.
(Second Road North Pattaya) Price 500 Baht.

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

Gay Pattaya
 

A resort for all tastes, Pattaya ensures its muscle boys, bikers and boy toys are kept happy. Gay only bars and go-go joints are centred around the aptly named Boyz Town and the small sois close to the strip by Sunee Plaza (although there are many local gay bars and and transvestite shows that welcome both straights and gays) Jomtien Beach among the fairy lights is a fairly good gay chat-up area.

Star-Treff Travestie (Jomtien Complex) - 10pm shows
Boyz Town - (Soi Pattayaland 1 & 3 and Soi 13/4) has masses of Gay go-gos and bars. Noisy.
Sunee Plaza - quieter and more private (Just off the strip)

 Alternatives
  

Thai Boxing (Muay Thai) - The king of martial arts - its difficult not to be drawn in by the skill and dexterity of these guys. Traditional music adds to the ambiance, while odd rituals and the roar of the crowd make it something worth seeing at least once.

Traditional Massage
Perfect for tired muscles, aching backs, etc., but not necessarily relaxing!
Make sure the place has a sign saying "raksaa tong nuad" or "Traditional Physical Massage" for the real deal. Generally, traditional places will provide loose clothing and recommend a 2 hour massage.

Try MBMI Massage Superb massage done by blind masseurs. Jomtien Complex, Theppraya Rd, Jomtien)

Non-traditional Massage - Recognised by the numbers quaintly pinned on the girls' outfits. A choice of body massage including a soapy mistress to ease your cares away....

Foot Massage - Can be exquisite or utter torture depending on a number of variables like the practitioner and your state of health (if it hurts it needs fixing). It's worth finding out. You can find foot massage all over town.

Morning After Revivers  

For those who just can't get used to noodles for breakfast - there is an alternative! Pattaya offers lots of good places to help you get into recovery mode - from great British fry-ups to top grade bagels.

Try Baywatch Cafe with excellent breakfasts, reliable coffee and beach views. (325/6 Beach Road)

Au Bon Pain - quality bagels, croissants and sandwiches at reasonable prices found in most tourist areas in Thailand. (Royal Garden Plaza, Ground Floor.)

Gregs's kitchen - Huge English fry-ups and quick service. (22 Pattaya 2nd Road.)

Pig and Whistle - Your tradtional British pub complete with sofas and comfy areas. (Soi 7, Pattaya Beach Road)

Shenanigans
Excellent Irish breakfast - the full monty. Plush seating plus a free Cappuccino refill