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A long-running expat bar on Buakhao
Smurf Bar Pattaya is an open-air beer bar at 93 Soi Buakhao with a particularly strong German-speaking expat following. It opened in 2013 and marked its thirteenth anniversary in May 2026, an unusually long run on a street where names and operators change often. Travellers who enjoy a regulars’ bar and uncomplicated conversation have a clearer reason to visit than anyone looking for a show or dance floor.
The layout mixes covered bar stools, a lounge-style seating corner and large stone tables outside. That gives small groups more choice than the narrow counter found in many beer bars. Early visitor accounts also singled out the large, clean toilet and proper glass-washing setup—mundane details, but useful ones in an open-front late-night venue. Current listings describe wheelchair access, outdoor seating and cash-only payment.
What the thirteen-year history tells you
This is a community-led room rather than a themed attraction. Owners Ailada Phaluek and Werner Porzsinszky have maintained a donation box for Pattaya Orphanage, and customers delivered another contribution during the 2026 anniversary. That documented connection says more about the bar’s long-term local identity than generic claims about friendly service.
Opening times differ slightly between directories. Restaurant Guru currently gives 16:00-04:00 daily, while Cheers Pattaya shows 16:00-02:00. Treat 02:00 as the safe planning limit and call +66 92 825 1261 before relying on the final two hours. The official site and direct contact remain active, but no dependable current itemised drinks menu is public. A forum attachment preserves a 2023 list, which is too old to quote as today’s price.
Best approached as a neighbourhood local
The central Soi Buakhao address is easy to reach on foot from Pattaya Klang and the Tree Town area. Outdoor tables put you close to traffic, music and passing nightlife, while the covered seats provide some shelter without enclosing the room. Parking is scarce, and the bar is a poor choice for a quiet late drink once surrounding venues are busy.
Expect beer-bar service, conversation and familiar regulars rather than live bands, craft cocktails or restaurant dining. Bring cash, check the current price before starting a tab and use the phone if a very late visit matters. The strongest case for stopping is its continuity: this is an established neighbourhood bar with a real local community, not a thin map pin pretending to be a destination.
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Detailed facts, cautions, facilities & reviews
Full overview
Smurf Bar Pattaya is a long-running, German-influenced open-air beer bar on Soi Buakhao. Comfortable seating, a regular expat following and more than a decade of community activity distinguish it, but current itemised prices are not public and the late room can be noisy.
More at-a-glance details
- Location
- 93 Soi Buakhao
More planning notes
- Cash is the supported payment method
- The bar runs late and can be loud
- No dependable current itemised drinks list is public
The details
Room and service
Bar stools, lounge corner and outdoor stone tables
Cash only
Wheelchair-accessible listing
Identity
German-speaking expat beer bar
Long-running charity support for Pattaya Orphanage
On site
Facilities
- Open-air seating
- Covered bar stools
- Outdoor tables
- Large customer toilet
- Wheelchair access
Listing details
- Area
- central-pattaya
- Type
- bar
- Hours
- Daily 16:00-04:00
- Phone
- +66 92 825 1261
- Website
- smurfbar.com/pattaya/smurfb…
- Updated
- July 2026
Recorded guest rating
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Record highlights
- Established Soi Buakhao bar operating since 2013
- Comfortable mix of covered and outdoor seating
- Direct phone, official site and long-standing community ties
Check before relying
- Cash only
- No dependable current itemised drinks list
- Late-night street and bar noise
Sources checked · 7
These are the pages used to check this guide. Opening hours, prices and other details can change after the recorded access date.
- Official venue information · accessed
- Restaurant Guru current hours, contact and facilities · accessed
- Cheers Pattaya current venue profile · accessed
- Pattaya Forum opening history and visitor accounts · accessed
- Pattaya Orphanage thirteenth-anniversary record · accessed
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · accessed
- Google rating · accessed
Frequently asked questions
What kind of place is Smurf Bar Pattaya?
It is an open-air Soi Buakhao beer bar with a strong German-speaking expat following.
What are the opening hours?
Restaurant Guru currently lists 16:00-04:00 daily; another directory closes it at 02:00.
How long has it been open?
The bar opened in 2013 and marked its thirteenth anniversary in May 2026.
How much does it cost?
A dependable current itemised drinks list is not public, so check the menu before ordering.
Can I pay by card?
The current listing specifies cash only.