Soi 8 beer bars

They are on Soi 8, between Beach Road and Second Road in central Pattaya, in the Central Pattaya district, right beside Soi 7. Tropicana Pool Bar, Lay, Sandcastle, Lucky Love Bar, Kitty Girl and Kyo House are close by, so you have plenty of choice within a few steps.

Soi 7's twin, slightly livelier. Open beer bars, pool tables and a slower, friendlier pace than Walking Street. It is a good spot for a drink and a chat in the afternoon or early evening, with a little more noise than its neighbor.

Slightly, yes. They are twin sois with the same open beer bars and pool tables, but Soi 8 is livelier. If you prefer a calmer drink, start on Soi 7. If you want more people and a bit more noise, choose Soi 8.

Yes. The bars are open-fronted, you can see what is happening before you sit, and the pace is friendly. Play a game, buy a beer and talk to the women. Nobody expects you to take anyone home, and you can walk on if the atmosphere is not right.

Usually, yes. If a woman leaves with you, you pay the bar a fine, and her own fee is agreed with her directly. Rules differ bar to bar, so ask before you sit down. If you only want a drink, nobody will force the issue.

Tropicana Pool Bar, Lay, Sandcastle, Lucky Love Bar, Kitty Girl and Kyo House are close. Soi 7 is next door and Beach Road is a short walk. If you want a bigger scene, LK Metro and Walking Street are a shared pickup truck ride away.

Look at the drinks price list before you order, count your chits against the bill and ask about anything you did not order. Keep your phone in a front pocket and your night's cash separate from your cards. If a bar feels pushy, move to the next one.

Start in the afternoon for a quieter look, then come back in the evening for the livelier crowd. Choose a bar with a pool table, play a few games and settle each tab as you go. VIP members can see the current hours and prices for the bars here.