Patpong Soi 1 gogo row
Our Take
The main run of ground-floor gogos behind the market stalls. Check the drinks menu before you sit down.
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Bars open, close and rebrand fast here, so check a place is still trading before a long ride.
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Questions About Patpong Soi 1 Gogo Row
Where Is the Patpong Soi 1 Gogo Row?
It is on Patpong Soi 1 in the Silom area of Bangkok, behind the market stalls that fill the middle of the street. It is the main run of ground-floor gogo bars in Patpong, in the Silom and Sathorn district. Music Cafe, Star of Light and Rainbow Dragon Silom are a short walk away.
What Are the Gogo Bars on Patpong Soi 1 Like?
They are the main run of ground-floor gogos behind the market stalls, so you can see in from the street before you commit. That makes them an easier option than the upstairs show bars in Patpong, which is where most of the overcharging stories begin. The bars here are smaller and more touristy than at Nana Plaza.
How Do I Avoid a Bad Bill on Patpong Soi 1?
Check the drinks menu before you sit down, and ask what a lady drink costs if there is no price list. Count the chits as the night goes on and query anything you did not order straight away. Never follow a tout upstairs. The venue listing shows VIP members typical drink prices.
Are the Patpong Soi 1 Gogo Bars Worth Visiting?
For a look at the original red-light street, yes. They are a short walk from Silom's restaurants and rooftop bars, so they fit into a longer evening. If you want a bigger choice of bars and a less touristy feel, Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy are both better for a full night.
How Is Soi 1 Different from the Patpong Night Market?
The night market is the line of stalls selling souvenirs and copies down the middle of the street. The gogo row is the run of ground-floor bars behind the stalls. Plenty of visitors browse the market without going into a bar. If you only want to look around, walk the market and leave the bars for another night.
What Other Places Are Near Patpong Soi 1?
Music Cafe, Star of Light, Rainbow Dragon Silom and Old Other Office Bar are all nearby, and Patpong itself is the district around the row. Soi Thaniya is next door if you fancy a quiet hostess karaoke bar, and the night market is on your doorstep.
Can I Take Photos in the Patpong Soi 1 Gogo Bars?
Ask first, and expect a no. Most gogo bars do not allow photos of the dancers, and staff will tell you to put your phone away. Photos of the street and market stalls are fine, but do not point your phone at women without asking. If a bar says no, accept it and keep your phone in your pocket.
What Is the Best Way to Plan a Night on Patpong Soi 1?
Eat first in Silom, walk Patpong once to see the market and the bars, then choose a ground-floor gogo and stay for a drink. Keep your night's cash to hand, settle each round and say no to any tout promising a show upstairs. Finish with a rooftop drink or a quieter bar nearby.