Pattaya Live music: 15 hand-picked places

Lanpiti Pattaya is an open-air bar near the beach where you can enjoy a meal alongside live music. Pair Thai spicy dishes with drinks or cocktails, and soak up the lively sunset atmosphere with sea breezes and retro lighting.

Beer Hubb is a bar and restaurant facing Pattaya Beach Road, serving craft beer and cocktails alongside Indian and Thai dishes. Enjoy sea views from the outdoor seating and upstairs, with evening live music and a lively sea-breeze atmosphere.

A live rock bar and restaurant on Soi Buakhao in Pattaya, featuring rock and metal bands every day. Choose indoor seating by the stage or seats facing the street; some reviews note that performances can be loud.

Area 39 is an open-air live bar and bistro popular with young Thais. A house band plays local hits, with DJs keeping the energy up between sets. Enjoy beer, cocktails, and Thai dishes featuring prawns, chicken, and fish in a lively, almost club-like atmosphere. A tree growing in the middle of the open-air venue and alien-themed street art give the place its distinctive character.

Mahanakhon is a Pattaya pub where you can catch live bands and DJ sets. Thai popular music takes center stage, with three bands performing each night from Thursday to Saturday. The lively outdoor space draws plenty of local guests.

A local pub where you can enjoy Thai food and drinks alongside live bands or DJ sets. Its open-air space, lighting and music create a lively atmosphere, with Thai dishes and beer made for sharing.

A two-story live music bar near the entrance to Walking Street, with Thai bands playing pop and rock. There’s also balcony seating upstairs.

An open-air music bar on Pattaya’s Walking Street, with live rock and hard rock covers.

A live bar and pub about 30 m from Jomtien Beach, serving Thai food alongside British roasts and fish and chips. Every night, bands play rock, soul, acoustic music and Thai pop.

A live sports bar and pub with games shown on multiple screens. Choose between round Parlor-style and square St. Louis-style pizzas baked in a stone oven. Front seats look out over Jomtien Beach, especially lovely at sunset.

A country rock bar with live performances by a Filipino band every evening. Enjoy country rock with a beer, with seats close to the band.

A live music bar on Soi Chaiyaphun, near Soi Buakhao. Enjoy performances by several bands and live sports broadcasts.

A live bar where singers and dancers perform close to the tables. The house band plays a wide range of rock and pop, and guests can join in and sing with them.

A sports bar serving British pub fare alongside Thai dishes. Choose from fish and chips, pad Thai, and som tam, while 20 screens show live sports every day.

A Western-style live bar with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle displayed in the middle of its saloon-inspired interior. A good spot for beer and billiards, with bands performing on stage.