Pattaya is not just for cheap beers and B52 shots anymore, for beautifully-crafted cocktails can also be found. Here are the best bars in Pattaya, and what to order when you bar-hop there.
Pattaya sometimes has a bit of a bad rap: the amount of tourists, the flashy drinking spots in Soi 6, and more. But not anymore. The area is now filled with great food spots with different cuisines, nightlife venues that suit every taste, and both luxury and boutique hotels to lay back and relax in. Being located a quick drive from Bangkok is also a big plus.
If you’re looking for a good cocktail, these bars won’t disappoint. Here are some of the best bars in Pattaya for a good time and a half.
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The best bars to check out in Pattaya (and what to order)
Bar Voyage
What to order: Their signature cocktail “Pattaya,” a take on the Paloma with coconut, redistilled sea crab, and foam made from sato spirit and sea salt
Bar Voyage takes you around the world through their drinks, as their cocktail menu is inspired by a grand voyage to different port cities. The bar itself features a luxurious interior themed after a cruise ship, making almost every corner perfect for a photo opp. DJs playing on the regular also do wonders for the ambiance. If you have Pattaya on your mind but Thonglor in your blood, Bar Voyage is the place.
More info: Bar Voyage
Opening times: Open daily, 6pm-2am
Location: 15, 99 Chaloem Phrakiat 1, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Raku Local Bar
What to order: “Mr Candy,” a well-balanced spirit-forward with gin, bourbon, midori, and dry vermouth, garnished with candy
Tea and coffee bar by day, and crafting cocktails by night, Raku Local Bar is all about turning local ingredients into good drinks, including fresh fruits, brewed tea, homemade chocolate, and more. If you’re feeling peckish, they also have a cool food menu highlighting fresh ingredients that fit for both as a bar bite or a full-on meal.
More info: Raku Local Bar
Opening times: Open daily, 8pm-2am (from 6pm on Thu)
Location: 51 3, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri
Google Review rating: 5/5
Once In A Blue Moon
What to order: “Italy,” a Negroni twist with toffee nut reduction and orange bitters
Certain things can be found once in a blue moon, but good vibes are served every single day at this bar. Once In A Blue Moon combines having great cocktails with the beautiful view of the sea. Arrive early to see the sunset, and stay a while for the live jazz they have on the regular. Their cocktail menu is inspired by countries around the world, from England, to India, to China, and beyond.
More info: Once In A Blue Moon
Opening times: Open daily, 5pm-1am
Location: Royal Garden Plaza, 218, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
.baa tea bar & social club
What to order: “Hong Yun No. 21,” a G&T made from gin infused with Taiwanese Houng Yun red tea and homemade tonic water
When the sun is shining, .baa offers guests a wide selection of soothing teas from China and Taiwan. After the sun sets, those teas are combined with liquors, creating refreshing cocktails rotating seasonally. It works well with the bar’s warm hospitality — a combo reminiscent of Taiwan’s bar culture. Looking for something a bit lower in ABV? Their homemade umeshu will surely dazzle your taste buds.
More info: .baa tea bar & social club
Opening times: Thu-Tue, 12-8pm (until midnight from Fri-Sat)
Location: 440, 48 Pattaya-Na Kluea Rd, บางละมุง, ชลบุรี, Chon Buri 20150
Google Review rating: 5/5
Cremontè Cocktail Bar
What to order: “Postcard from Sicily,” with a base of Malfy gin, fresh guava juice, and lemon
Cremontè aims to capture the world in one menu, and the results are a fun array of cocktails that combine fine spirits and seasonal fruits. The interesting bit is that they’re not afraid to experiment with different liquors to see what works best for them. You’ll see signature drinks crafted with a French gin made from 12 herbs, another with quadruple-distilled and triple-filtered premium vodka, and more.
More info: Cremontè Cocktail Bar
Opening times: Open daily, 7pm-2am
Location: 200 Soi Marine, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Frequently Asked Questions
Bar Voyage is more lively than your usual speakeasy, but Once In A Blue Moon also features live jazz and a good place to book out for a private party.
Around Pattaya Beach is generally considered best for nightlife, because of the number of bars, drinking spots, and the like.
There are a lot of good cocktails all around Pattaya. It is actually really easy to bar-hop due to the lack of traffic compared to Bangkok, as well as ride-hailing apps being available in Pattaya.
Once In A Blue Moon is considered one of the better places to catch the sunset. They're open from 5pm onwards, so you would not miss the sunset hours even during winter.
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Vichayuth Chantan
Digital Writer, Drinks and Dining
Writer by day, skinny legend by night, "Kook" Vichayuth works closely with Bangkok's F&B industry. His hobbies include bar-hopping, catching up with friends, and silently judging you from across the room.
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