Bars on Soi Buakhao Pattaya
Soi Buakhao is Pattaya's favourite expat bar street — a mix of sports bars, beer bars, pool bars and live music venues with a relaxed, community atmosphere. Open daily from afternoon.
About Soi Buakhao Pattaya
Soi Buakhao stretches from Pattaya 2nd Road to Pattaya 3rd Road in central Pattaya. It is one of the longest and most diverse bar streets in the city, home to expat pubs, sports bars, pool bars, Thai restaurants, and beer gardens.
Unlike the tourist-heavy zones of Walking Street or Soi 6, Buakhao has a genuine local community feel. Many long-term expats and digital nomads base themselves in this area. The street is lively from mid-afternoon well into the early hours.
Adjacent sois including Soi Khao Noi, Soi Diana and Soi Lengkee offer additional bars and restaurants, making the entire Buakhao area a self-contained nightlife district.
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FAQ – Soi Buakhao Bars
What type of bars are on Soi Buakhao?
Soi Buakhao has mostly expat-oriented pubs, sports bars showing live football and UFC, pool bars, live music venues, and beer bars. It is very different from the gogo bar scene of Walking Street.
What time do Buakhao bars open?
Most Buakhao bars open from mid-afternoon (around 2–4 PM) and stay open until 1–3 AM. Some bars open as early as noon.
Is Soi Buakhao far from Walking Street?
Soi Buakhao is in central Pattaya, about 2–3 km from Walking Street in South Pattaya. A baht bus ride costs around 10–20 THB and takes about 10 minutes.