Pattaya nightlife guide: clubs, rooftop bars and live music

Pattaya has more nightlife than almost anywhere in Thailand, and it is not all Walking Street. Here is a guide to the different sides of the city after dark, from big clubs to rooftop sunsets.

Walking Street: the main event

Walking Street, at the southern end of Beach Road, is the centre of Pattaya nightlife. It closes to traffic in the evening and fills with bars, clubs, live music and restaurants. The best-known clubs include Club Insomnia, Leela, JALWA and RAAS, with Akira just off the strip.

Read our full Walking Street guide for how it works and where to go.

Suroor: the party in our hotel

Suroor Bar, Club & Lounge is the party club and bar inside Silvertone Hotel, five minutes' walk from Walking Street. Expect a neon bar, lounge booths, billiards and theme nights, like our Haunted Night for Halloween. It works as a pre-drinks stop, or as the main event for birthdays and private parties.

Discover Suroor

Rooftop bars

Watching the sun go down over Pattaya Bay from up high is a must.

• Horizon Rooftop Bar at Hilton Pattaya, above Central Pattaya mall: cocktails and a wide view of the bay.
• The Sky Gallery on Pratumnak hill: a cliff-top restaurant and bar, famous at sunset.

Book ahead on weekends and especially during the fireworks festival.

Live music

• Hops Brew House on Beach Road: house-brewed beer and a live band most nights.
• Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya: live music and a lively bar on Beach Road.
• Many smaller bars on Walking Street and Soi Buakhao have cover bands every night.

Cabaret shows

Pattaya is famous for its glamorous cabaret shows, a fun night out for groups and couples alike. Tiffany's Show and Alcazar in North and Central Pattaya run several shows each evening. Book online for the best seats.

Laid-back bar streets

For a more local, low-key evening, the area around Soi Buakhao and Tree Town has open-air bars, live music and cheap drinks. It is a short baht-bus ride from South Pattaya.

Tips for a good night

• Eat first. Second Road has street food, Thai restaurants and Indian kitchens open late.
• Agree prices before you sit down at a bar, and check your bill.
• Dress smart casual for clubs; some refuse flip-flops and vests.
• Keep valuables in a front pocket and use Bolt or Grab for longer rides home.
• Vaping and drugs are illegal in Thailand, with heavy penalties.
• Stay within walking distance so you can get home easily.