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Located on Pattayaland Soi 3 in Pattaya's Boyztown district, Boyz Boyz Boyz hosts nightly shows and performances featuring go-go dancers and models. The audience ranges from gay men to curious couples. Admission is free, drink prices are slightly higher because of the entertainment, and tips are expected.
Located in Pattaya's BoyzTown district, Castro Bar is a show bar with cabaret, go-go dancers, and a swim show in the water pool, followed by drag shows with Kathoey performers. The evening often begins on the terrace overlooking the street. In front of the small stage, seats invite you to linger; the team under Khun Oil ensures fair prices.
Located in Pattaya's Jomtien Complex, Cocka2 Bar is Australian-run and Thai-managed. It combines a gay bar with cozy guest rooms that are cleaned daily. The spacious indoor area is complemented by outdoor seating and a pool table. Draft beer, bottled beers, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks and coffee are served; free Wi-Fi is available.
In the Jomtien Complex, the Home Bar is one of the largest and most popular gay bars in the area and appeals to expats and travellers alike. The predominantly Cambodian staff ensures a relaxed ambience. In addition to affordable draft and bottled beers, cocktails, and coffee with fresh pastries, there are pool tables as well as massage services for men.
At the Jomtien Complex, M2M combines a relaxed bar atmosphere with cabaret entertainment. During the day you can enjoy cocktails and drinks, in the evening the party starts. Every day at 10:00 p.m., there is a cabaret show with ladyboys, drag queens and boy dancers. The staff serves at fair prices, drinks are a little more expensive during the performance. The location is air-conditioned and cool.
Located in the Jomtien Complex, the Question Mark / QM Bar is a relaxed meeting place for the LGBTQ+ community. In the basement, a pool table invites you to play, and you can watch the hustle and bustle from the terrace. In addition to beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks, there is a café menu with breakfast, burgers and sandwiches; upstairs there are massage rooms.
Siam House is located in the lively Jomtien area, just a short walk from Dongtan Beach. The bar-café-oasis serves cocktails, cold beers and light snacks and offers air-conditioned rooms for conversation as well as open areas for watching the hustle and bustle. The proximity to the beach and restaurants makes it a good starting point for the night.
The Venue Residence and Cabaret at Jomtien Complex is a boutique hotel with a cabaret show bar, right next to Dongtan and Jomtien Beach. Every day except Tuesday evenings, ladyboys, drag queens and male dancers perform international songs in two parts of the show, admission is free. The poolside bar offers cocktails, coffee and soft drinks at fair prices.
Located in Pattayaland Soi 1, X Boys is a gay-go-go bar. Dancers perform every night, with a warm-up at 10 p.m. and the main show at 11 p.m., complemented by themed nights and special events. The drink prices are moderate, a minimum consumption allows admission. With its central location in the nightlife scene, the bar attracts guests from all over the world.
Gay bars in Pattaya are spread over three fixed districts, and once you know the system, you will quickly find your way around. The most famous address is Boyztown at the far end of Beach Road, where 3 show bars, go-go bars and small pubs are lined up around Pattayaland Soi. Boyz Boyz Boyz is considered the first gay venue in the city and has been running for over twenty years. For pre-drinking with a view of the action, the Panorama Pub with its roof terrace is suitable. Things are much cheaper and quieter in Sunee Plaza, a courtyard complex south of second street. Mainly older guests sit here. Many bars have closed over the years, but a few classics such as the Diamond Bar have persisted.
The third and now liveliest area is not in Pattaya itself, but further south in the Jomtien Complex. On two blocks, bars, restaurants and massage parlors are crowded close together, and the crowd is more mixed and younger than at Sunee Plaza. Usually around 10 p.m., the show bars in the complex start their program. Before 9 p.m., there is little going on in Pattaya, but the night often drags on until the early hours of the morning. Very few restaurants charge admission. Beverage prices are well below European levels.