Pattaya nightlife, done right

Pattaya’s beach clubs and sunset bars trade the neon of Walking Street for daybeds, pools and a drink as the sun drops over the gulf.

For a cold pint, the game on a big screen and an easy, sociable night, Pattaya’s Irish and sports pubs are hard to beat.

For a grown-up Pattaya night out, nothing beats a sundowner with the whole bay below you. These are the city's best rooftop bars for sunset cocktails and a tasteful evening.

A modern Walking Street club known for electronic music, big sound and a party atmosphere.

A polished beach club south of the city with a pool, daybeds and sunset sessions.

A stylish beach club on the Na Jomtien coast — daybeds, a beachfront pool and DJ sets that turn a lazy beach day into a sunset party.

A big, popular Thai-style live-music pub off Soi Buakhao with energetic bands and a mixed local crowd.

A stylish high-rise sky lounge pairing craft cocktails with sweeping sunset views over the bay.

A long-established, friendly bar off Second Road known for live oldies bands and a loyal crowd.

The Pattaya outpost of the global chain, with live bands, rock memorabilia and a central beachfront location.

A laid-back hilltop rooftop bar on Pratumnak with quiet sea views and a chilled crowd.

A long-running brewhouse-and-live-music bar on Beach Road — house beers, hearty food and a nightly band, making for an easy, grown-up night out.

The sky-high bar on top of the Hilton — 34 floors up with a 270° sweep of Pattaya Bay, easily the best sunset-cocktail view in the city centre.

A large, well-known Walking Street nightclub spread over several themed rooms and music styles.

A Walking Street nightclub known for electronic music, big sound and an energetic party atmosphere.

A popular dance club near Walking Street known for big DJ nights and a young, energetic crowd.

A long-running Walking Street institution famous for its hell-and-heaven cave-themed interior, with live bands and DJs across two levels.

One of Walking Street's oldest and largest nightclubs, a mainstay of the late-night scene with a big dance floor.

A well-known club near The Avenue with two music rooms and a lively, mainstream party crowd.

A long-running Irish bar pouring a good pint with pub food and a relaxed mood.

A classic Irish pub with Guinness, live sport and a friendly, sociable crowd.

A relaxed beach club on the Na Jomtien coast with daybeds, a pool and easygoing DJ sets.

A buzzy bar-and-grill with live bands and a fun, retro-leaning music vibe.

A friendly, unpretentious bar popular with regulars for cold beer and easy conversation.

A breezy rooftop bar with bay views and a relaxed cocktails-at-sunset mood.

A magical clifftop bar-restaurant on Pratumnak with terraces tumbling toward the sea — one of the most beautiful sunset spots in all of Pattaya.

A long-standing Walking Street entertainment complex with a big club and a mixed crowd.

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