The main Pattaya entertainment area is contained in an area starting at Walking Street in the south and extending about 3km north to Soi 2. The area extends back from the beach approximately 400m.
What follows is a brief description of the various bar areas found in Pattaya. It is no means comprehensive. Bars can be found anywhere in the area but these areas contain a high concentration of bars and many visitors group them together in a similar fashion due to their different character.
We’ll start in the north and progress south. Click on the map for a larger image.
Soi 2 and 3 Area
This area is dominated by open beer bars in complexes. In the area you will find the well known soapy massage parlours. There is one gogo bar and one coyote bar. Most of the action in the area is concentrated at the Second Road end of the sois and along that road.
Soi 6
Soi 6 is a unique place. This place is infamous for it short time bars and debauched behaviour. A trip to Soi 6 is a must on any visit to Pattaya.
The area contains mostly closed air-conditioned bars. There are some bars that have open areas and some have some gogo el
Beware that visiting this soi for the first time is very intimidating for a lot of guys. You are unlikely to experience anything else like it. It would be a good idea to meet someone to show you around.
Sois 7 and 8
On the south side of Central Road are Sois 7 and 8.
Like the soi 2 and 3 areas this area is dominated by open beer bars. There are a number of gogo bars and some larger bars. The bars extend along the whole length of both sois and onto both Beach and Second Roads.
The Soi 13s
This area comprises Sois 13, 13/1 and 13/2. Soi 13/1 is commonly known as Soi Yamato and Soi 13/2 Soi Post Office respectively.
This area contains a mixture of open air bars, closed air-conditioned bars and small gogo bars. Some of the bars are short time bars with rooms available should the need arise.
Pattayaland Sois
Sois 13/3 and 13/4 are known as Pattayaland 1 and 2. This area is dominated by gogo bars with small open-air beers in the mix.
This area is become more and more the domain of the establishments catering to gay visitors. The small L-shaped soi between Pattayaland 2 and Second Road is known as Boyz Town for obvious reasons.
Walking Street
For many people this area is Pattaya. You will see all sorts of people in this area from mum and dad with the two kids to hard-core mongers. You may at times feel like you are a zoo exhibit.
The main entertainment area on Walking Street extends for about 500m. On it you will find many gogo bars, open-air bars, pubs and discos. Some bars have live music while some are like those in the Soi 7 and 8 area. Prices are generally a bit higher here to compensate for higher rents.
Off Walking Street there are many sois to explore. Some of Pattaya best gogo bars are located on these sois so make sure you explore. In fact the bars make it easy for you as you will find people promoting the establishments at the corner of their soi and Walking Street.
No matter what your preferences Walking Street is a must do on a first trip. However, don’t get stuck there as it may be the heart of Pattaya but there is more soul elsewhere.
Soi Buakhoa and Soi Diana Inn
A little bit out of the way is the area along Soi Diana Inn and onto Soi Buakhoa. The area contains many open air bars, a few gogo bars and a newly opened coyote bar. The L-shaped soi between these 2 sois (Soi LK Metro) is also worth exploring.
The area is fairly laid back and has somewhat of a different feel to it. In recent times it is getting busier all the time. There are a few good hotels in the area which make it a great place to stay if you want to be a little off the beaten track.
Other Areas
There are areas outside of central Pattaya worth exploring at some stage. These include Naklua to the north, East Pattaya and Jomtien. For a first visit there is more than enough to keep you occupied in Central Pattaya. It is probably best to leave these areas to later trips.
If you would like more information on Pattaya you can try Pattaya Newbie. It contains a lot of information on Pattaya bars, Pattaya ladies and other general information.
PattayaNewbie is a frequent visitor to Pattaya and the author of the website Pattaya Newbie: Newbies Guide to Pattaya. The website is a free guide aimed at people planning their first visit to Pattaya. On the website you will find a lot of information and photographs of Pattaya.
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