Rainbow 4

Rainbow 4 is on the first floor of Nana Plaza, the three-floor gogo complex on Sukhumvit Soi 4 in Bangkok, near BTS Nana. Close by are Obsession, Geisha, Rainbow 5, Rainbow 2, Wonderland and Pig Tales, so there are plenty of bars within a few steps.

Rainbow 4 is a long-running gogo bar from the Rainbow group, with a large line-up of dancers. It is one of several bars in Nana Plaza that share the Rainbow name, so it helps to remember the number when you ask for it or tell a taxi driver or a friend where to meet.

The Rainbow name is shared by several bars in the plaza, including Rainbow 2 and Rainbow 5, which sit close by. Rainbow 4 is the one on the first floor with the large line-up. Each bar is run separately, so the mood and drinks may differ, and a quick look inside will show you which suits you.

Yes, it is a sensible early stop. The first floor is easy to reach, the bar is long-established and the large line-up means you will see plenty of choice before you decide where to settle. Take a lap of the plaza first, then use Rainbow 4 as the place you come back to.

Obsession, Geisha, Rainbow 5, Rainbow 2, Wonderland and Pig Tales are the nearest. Billboard is up on the top floor and Spanky's is also in the plaza. Everything is within a couple of minutes' walk, which makes it easy to compare bars before you decide.

Go in the evening when the plaza is busy and the line-up is on show. Earlier is quieter and good for a look around, and later is livelier. Expect weekends to be the fullest. Hours vary and change, so check on the night, and VIP members can see current opening times on the venue listing.

A lady drink is a drink you buy for a dancer so she can sit and talk with you. A bar fine is paid to the bar if she leaves with you, and her own fee is separate and agreed with her. Ask the staff for the current figures, and keep the chits to check your tab.

Take your time to choose, sit where you can see the whole stage and use a lady drink as a way to talk rather than a commitment. Tip dancers directly, check the tab as you go and settle before you leave. If you want a change of pace, Billboard on the top floor is a short climb away.