The beer bars of Pattaya are an important, if not legendary part of the nightlife in this resort city.  It has been rumored that there are several thousands of bars in Pattaya, while I’m not sure that is true, one could get that impression from the shear numbers you see around the city.  Every street seems to lined with them.

What is a Beer Bar?
A beer bar is typically an open air bar, in other words one that is open from the street.  They are typically small size and many of them will populate a soi (street).  They usually have a single bar, some bar stools and some other seating, perhaps a pool table, television, and loud music.

You may also find a larger beer bar complex such as the Simon Beer Bars on Walking Street.  These are large open air venues with many small bars under one roof.  You may find 20 plus of these small bars here.  Each one is packed with the girls behind the bar instead of out mingling with the customers.  You can sit, drink, and play games such as connect-four and Jackpot with the girls.  It is less intimate than the other venues you will find, but still quite fun.

Where are Beer Bars Found?
Well, just about everywhere.  And that isn’t far from the truth.  Between Beach Road and Second Road, from Walking Street to The Dolphin Round About, there are beer bars lining the streets.  You won’t have any trouble finding one.  And if one doesn’t quite suite you, you can easily pick up stakes and move to one next door.

How Do Beer Bars Work?

Beer Bars typically have a staff of hostesses as well as working girls.  Some of them will be on staff with the bar, but often times they will be freelancers.  Once you order a beer a check bin will be placed in front of you with your tab.  For each drink you have a new chit will be placed in the bin.  If you move locations you need to bring your bin with you.  You can close out at the end of the night with a hostess or the bar.

Make sure you check your slips before you close out to ensure you only have drinks you ordered.  It has happened more than once where someone elses slips have been placed in your bin and you are overcharged.

If you fancy a girl and would like her to go with you, you need to pay the bar what is called a ‘bar fine’.  This is the fee paid to the bar in order to take her away from the bar from the night.  It does not include anything else.  If you and the girl wish to make arrangements for later, that is additional and should be discussed with her.

It is always better to agree to terms before paying the bar fine and taking her from the bar.  At that point you are free to do as you wish.  Whether that is dinner, drinks, discos, or other night time activites, you now have a date for the evening.