Chon Buri is a coastal province on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard, best known for the resort city of Pattaya and its string of sun-drenched beaches along the Gulf of Thailand. The province blends vibrant beach tourism with industrial heritage, traditional fishing villages, and lush tropical landscapes just 80 km from Bangkok.
Pattaya has one of Southeast Asia's most famous nightlife scenes, anchored by the legendary Walking Street entertainment strip and spreading through several distinct bar zones across the city. From world-class cabaret shows and rooftop cocktail bars to live music pubs and open-air beach bars, Chon Buri offers something for every nighttime taste.
Extremely lively — Pattaya's nightlife is world-famous and operates late into the early hours. Walking Street closes to traffic at 6 PM and transforms into a neon-lit sea of clubs, live music bars and cabaret theatres. The scene is diverse, inclusive and never sleeps. Quieter options exist in Jomtien and North Pattaya for those preferring a gentler evening.
At a glance
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Walking Street (South Pattaya)
The 500-meter pedestrian strip that is the heart of Pattaya nightlife — clubs, live bands, go-go bars, seafood restaurants and cabaret shows in a frenetic, Vegas-meets-Bangkok atmosphere.
Best for: Nightclubs, live music, cabaret shows, late-night dining
Soi LK Metro (Soi Pracha Tamruat)
A concentrated strip of open-air beer bars one street back from the beach, popular for casual evening drinks at low prices with a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere.
Best for: Affordable drinks, social beer bars, casual evening out
Soi Buakhao
A long street inland from the beach with a mix of local bars, restaurants and live music venues popular with long-stay expats and visitors seeking a less touristy experience.
Best for: Local pubs, live music, authentic Thai food with cold beer
Jomtien Beach Road
A calmer nightlife scene with sunset beach bars, open-air restaurants and smaller cocktail lounges with sea views. Perfect for couples and those wanting a gentler evening.
Best for: Sunset cocktails, romantic dining, relaxed beach bars
Rooftop Bars (Hilton, Amari, Nova)
Several high-rise hotels offer rooftop bars with stunning Pattaya Bay panoramas. Horizon at the Hilton (34th floor) is the city's most dramatic bar.
Best for: Cocktails, special occasions, sunset watching, city views
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Horizon Rooftop Bar (Hilton Pattaya)
Pattaya's most spectacular bar offering craft cocktails and premium spirits with unrivaled Gulf of Thailand panoramas from the top of the Hilton tower.
Known for: 360° city and sea views from 34th floor
Hot Tuna Bar
A Walking Street institution with live rock and blues bands performing nightly, cold beer and a friendly atmosphere that makes it a perennial favorite.
Known for: Live rock music every night
The Glass House Beach Bar
An elegant over-water bar at Jomtien with stunning sunset views, creative cocktails and light Thai bites in a romantic open-air setting.
Known for: Beachside cocktails at sunset
Shenanigans Irish Pub
The best Irish pub in Pattaya with a full selection of draught Irish beers, pub food and live sports on multiple screens. Popular with British and Irish visitors.
Known for: Guinness on draft and live sports
The Roof Sky Bar
A stylish rooftop pool bar at a boutique hotel in Central Pattaya with infinity pool, cocktails and a good mix of day-to-night crowd.
Known for: Rooftop pool bar with sea views
Lucifer Disko Bar (Walking Street)
One of Walking Street's most atmospheric bars — a multi-level venue with dark gothic decor, excellent cocktails and a lively dance floor that goes late.
Known for: Gothic theme, house music, late night
Pattaya Beer Garden (Beach Road)
The classic beachside beer garden open since the 1990s, with live Thai and international bands, cheap beer and a huge outdoor seating area overlooking Pattaya Bay.
Known for: Cold Chang beer and live band nightly
Rock Bar (Soi Buakhao)
A no-frills but beloved rock bar on Soi Buakhao with talented Thai house bands playing classic rock, cheap draught beer and a loyal expat following.
Known for: Live rock bands and affordable drinks
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Club Insomnia
One of Pattaya's most popular nightclubs on Walking Street with multiple floors, international DJs, LED light shows and a consistently high-energy atmosphere.
Cover: 200–300 THB ($6–9)
Hours: 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM daily
Mixx Discotheque
A landmark Walking Street club with powerful sound systems, international DJ bookings and a mix of Thai and international clubbers.
Cover: 200 THB ($6)
Hours: 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM daily
Republic Club Pattaya
Top nightlife spot on Walking Street with an LED-illuminated DJ booth, state-of-the-art sound and regular international DJ nights drawing a serious dance music crowd.
Cover: 300 THB ($9)
Hours: 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM Fri–Sun
Discotheque Endorphin
A colorful retro-disco venue with three spacious dance floors, neon decor and 100,000-watt sound system playing crowd-pleasing hits across genres.
Cover: 200 THB ($6)
Hours: 10:30 PM – 4:00 AM daily
Live entertainment
Music, theatre, and performance venues.
Live music
Hot Tuna Bar, Rock Bar (Soi Buakhao) and the Pattaya Beer Garden all feature live bands nightly. The Hard Rock Hotel's live music venue hosts international acts.
Late dining
Nang Nual and Lobster Pot serve until 11 PM; Walking Street seafood restaurants operate until 1–2 AM; night market food stalls until midnight on weekends
Shisha
Several shisha lounges operate near Pattaya 2nd Road and Soi Buakhao area, popular with Middle Eastern visitors
Rooftop
Horizon (Hilton, 34F), The Roof Sky Bar, Avani Pattaya rooftop — all offer sunset-to-midnight rooftop cocktail experiences
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Walking Street is pedestrianized from 6 PM — approach on foot from Beach Road
Tiffany's and Alcazar cabaret shows are brilliant early evening options before the clubs open
Keep a photocopy of your passport at all times — nightclubs may ask for ID
Rooftop bar at Hilton has a 600 THB minimum spend but worth it for the view
Jomtien Beach bars are the perfect sunset alternative to the Walking Street crowds
Never leave drinks unattended — drink-spiking incidents, while rare, do occur
Pre-book cabaret show seats on weekends or risk standing-room-only tickets