Walking Street
ถนนคนเดิน พัทยา
A kilometre-long neon nightlife strip in South Pattaya, lined with bars, clubs, seafood restaurants and street shows, the byword for Pattaya's round-the-clock nightlife.
Walking Street lies at the southern end of Pattaya Beach Road, running about 1 km from the arch entrance on Beach Road to Bali Hai Pier. From 6 pm each evening vehicles are banned, and the whole street becomes one of the most famous nightlife areas in Pattaya and in Thailand. Lined on both sides are hundreds of bars, beer bars, discos such as Insomnia and Marine Disco, Go-Go bars and open-air bars with live bands, their neon signs stacked layer upon layer. Street entertainment includes drag queens, street dancers and food stalls. On the seaside are seafood restaurants overlooking the bay at night, such as King Seafood, as well as Russian, Indian and Middle Eastern restaurants. The atmosphere is lively and mixed. It is an adult nightlife district, but many visitors also come after dinner just to stroll, watch the crowds and photograph the neon streetscape. At the far end is Bali Hai Pier, the daytime ferry terminal for Koh Larn. The 'PATTAYA CITY' landmark sign by the pier is a favourite photo spot. Entry is free. Bar drinks cost about 100–200 baht, and club cover charges range from 200 to 500 baht.
Suggested route: from about 8 pm, walk from the Beach Road entrance to the pier, watch some live band performances, have seafood at a seaside restaurant, and expect the busiest period after 10 pm.
Getting there: the street is in South Pattaya. Take a songthaew along Beach Road to the southern end, or take a songthaew from Jomtien Beach, about 15 minutes.
Notes: watch out for touts and bar bill disputes, and check menu prices first. Don't accept drinks or 'free show' invitations from strangers. Keep valuables in front of you and avoid small alleys late at night. Don't ride a bicycle after drinking. Families with children under 18 are advised to come only in the early evening.
Opening hours
18:00–04:00 (pedestrian street closed to traffic during these hours)
Nearby sights
- Pattaya Viewpoint (Khao Phra Tamnak)
- Big Buddha Hill (Wat Phra Yai)
- Pattaya Beach
- Pattaya Park Tower
- Alcazar Cabaret Show
- Tiffany's Show Pattaya
- Art in Paradise Pattaya
- Thepprasit Night Market