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6 Live Cafés and Pubs in Pattaya
For a night of drinks and dinner with live bands, here’s a guide to six live cafés and pubs in Pattaya. We’ve picked spots beyond Jomtien, Naklua, and Central that pair live music with a food menu. Choose from Thai dishes and seafood to British pub fare, with performances ranging from rock bands to local pop.
1. Koh Larn My Friends
A bar and restaurant with retro décor and outdoor seating, where you can enjoy live music and seafood in the evening. Signature dishes include grilled squid with squid roe and prawns in tamarind sauce. Prices range from ฿200–400.
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2. DAM Pattaya
A live bar and restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the sea, plus an interior decorated with wood and vintage machinery. Choose from seafood, Thai food, and Italian dishes. Fire shows take place on Fridays and Saturdays. Prices range from ฿200–1,400.
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3. Country Club Bar
A live bar where local bands play American and Thai rock and pop just steps from your table. Singers and dancers share the stage, and guests can join in with the band. Prices are relatively affordable at ฿200–800.
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4. Gold Monkey Café & Bar
A pub about 30 m from Jomtien Beach, with rock, soul, acoustic, and Thai pop bands playing every night. The menu includes Thai food, British roasts, and fish and chips. Prices range from ฿200–400.
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5. The Garden 168
A local pub with a spacious, open-air layout, where you can enjoy Thai food and drinks to live band or DJ music. Dishes include blanched squid salad, chicken wings, and tom yum goong. Prices range from ฿400–1,600.
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6. Area 39 (New Area39 Bar & Bistro)
An open-air live bar and bistro with Thai house bands and DJs throughout the night, and a lively atmosphere popular with young locals. Pair beer and cocktails with Thai dishes featuring prawns, chicken, fish, and more. Prices range from ฿200–1,200.
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