You know, no matter how many articles are published online about Thai bar girls it seems we can never seem to get enough of them.

Although some of you are very familiar with this topic, there are still many readers who are new to the girly bar scene in Thailand.

I wanted to write a whole article dedicated to the bar girls, and to really give an in depth analysis on what they are like, and how foreigners can get the most out of their experiences with them.

Introduction to Thai Bar Girls

The story of most Thai bar girls usually starts off the same way: they get introduced to the industry by a friend, cousin, or even there own mothers.

Many of these young Thai ladies who end up working in the bars have had a aunt or mother who also worked in the industry. So it is not uncommon for many of the bar girls to get somewhat introduced to this type of lifestyle from an early age– getting introduced to the darker side of the entertainment industry in the counrty.

They come to the popular tourist cities in Thailand, for a chance to work and make money off the huge tourism industries in such places like Bangkok, Pattaya, and Patong. And although they may start off as innocent as they look, they usually end up very experienced and business minded as they age.

In Thailand, there are two types of bar girls, and they have some differences to them:

Thai Go Go Girls

They tend to be more younger and attractive ones. The reasons for this is because they work in the go go bars, which usually have the “higher spending” customers, who have a demand for the most attractive dancers.

Another reason is that the overhead to run a Thai go go bar costs more than a beer bar, so the managers tend to hire the best girls, in order to attract the big spending customers and push the business into high profits. So the Thai go go girls have the bragging rights in most cases, and tend to make the most money.

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Thai Beer Bar Girls

They are another class of bars that hire Thai girls to work for them. In these bars the ladies tend to be somewhat older, and generally speaking, not as attractive as the go go bar girls.

Now don’t get me wrong, there will always be exceptions, and you could sometimes see that a beer bar has a couple girls that are on the same attractiveness scale as some of the go go girls. However, for the most part, the beer bars can only hire bar girls that fall within their business class, which is, decent looking Thai girls aged from 30 and up. There are also many transgender bar girls in Thailand, which are called ladyboys.

The “Interview” Process With Thai Bar Girls

So eventually, once you are in Thailand you will get to the point of visiting a girly bar. And for most guys, they will end up having a few drinks and would like one of the bar girls to come and sit with them, and potentially, bar fine her.

The interview process is the step where you buy the bar girl a Lady Drink, and get have some conversation with her. Most guys call this the “interview”, because it gives you a chance to know more about here in these ways:

• Her history at the bar
• The type of personality she has
• things she likes and doesn’t like

But most importantly, the interview process gives you insights to see whether or not she is worth the bar fine. It also gives you an idea if she is fun to be with.

Some good advice is to let loose during the interview. Enjoy the whole scene, and also make sure that she knows you are enjoying her company.

The way to get Thai bar girls to relax around you is to lead by example. Generally, the more confident and happy you appear, the more she will too.

The whole point of attracting bar girls, besides money, is to make her intrigued about you. The way to do that is to not appear stingy with your money. Rather, make her feel that being with you is associated with fun times.

If you notice that she is acting “cold’ in the bar, or seems not interested in you then you have 3 choices:

1. Let her know that you are not interested, and would like to have a drink by yourself. This also gives you a chance to buy another girl a Lady Drink
2. Barfine her anyway. Just keep in mind that this is risky. It most likely will be a rushed experience, and very business-like.
3. Leave the bar and go to another place to find a Thai girl.

Prices

Many gentlemen want to the know the current Thai bar fine prices and all in costs. Here is what you can expect in 2020:

BEER BARS
Barfine: around 500 Baht
Short time: 1500 – 2000 Baht
Long Time: 2000 – 2500 Baht

GO GO BARS
Barfine: from 600 – 1000 Baht at most places
Short time: 2000 – 2500 Baht
Long Time: 3000 – 5000 Baht

As always, you should do your best to get the best prices by negotiating, and taking the girl that are interested in going with you. By doing that you will end up getting the lower end of the prices.

Also, keep in mind that certain girls will never budge from their price. If she knows here value, and is in demand, she will know her worth.

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Thai Culture and Bar Girls

There are many misconceptions when it comes to bar girls in Thailand.

For many tourists, they still aren’t familiar with the mindset of Thai Culture. They may not understand why the bar girls would want to work in the girly bars. What those people fail to realize is that prostitution in Thailand is not as taboo as it might be in some other places in the world. It was legalized during the previous Kingdoms.

In many Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, sex is looked upon as a therapeutic release that both men and woman need for physiological and psychological well-being.

The history of women who work in these types of establishments in Thailand spans decades, and maybe even centuries. And contrary to what most think, many of the girls that work in the bars to so on their own accord. They look at it like a job, a means to make money, and to support there families and themselves.

Speaking to many of them personally, I realized that many of them seem to enjoy working in the bars. They find it exciting to meet tourists, having some drinks in the process. These girls get to experience a part of Thai tourism that most other women never will.

Dating & Relationships With Thai Bar Girls

Getting involved in relationships or dating bar girls is a hot topic in today’s world.

For the experienced guys, who spend lots of time in the bar scene, it becomes almost certain that they meet a few girls that they actually like. For the new guys, the curiosity of dating a bar girl, and having her as his Thai girlfriend is always there.

The attraction to bar girls is hard to deny.

It all starts out like a fantasy at first. We see these hot girls in the bar, have some drinks with them, and experience them in the bedroom. It is a fast paced game where we may fall in love within a short amount of time.

Another point is that most of the gentlemen that frequent the girly bars are already looking for some female attention. and are open to their advances.

Whatever the reasons are, the reality is that these types of relationships exist in Thailand. For the bar girls, dating a foreigner is also looked upon as a novelty, especially if the man has some lots of money and status. The girls also like to show off their “farang” boyfriend to their friends, family, and others who work at the bar.

Whether these types of relationships with Thai bar girls can stand the test of time is a complex matter, and is too big of a topic to cover in this article here. In my personal opinion and experience, most of them will not work out in the long run, but some do.

A great source of nightlife entertainment in Manila is the girly bars, which also includes the popular go go bars in Burgos and EDSA areas. And the reasons are simple, these types of bars will give you a chance to enjoy a few drinks, chat up with some cute Filipinas, and even have the chance to take them out with you.

In this guide I wanted to give you a clear understanding of the best bars in Manila for gentlemen, and also give you a briefing about the different vibes of each place, the prices to expect, and also some personal tips on how to have some good experiences in them.

Intro to the Girly Bars

By now, most of us know that Manila has a frustration factor that comes with it, and it can be a hectic place. The traffic is horrible, and the prices are more expensive than other cities in the Philippines. The city has some pros and cons. But nevertheless, many guys still come to Manila. Why? Because the go go bars have some of the prettiest Filipinas you will see, and the other sports bars like LA Cafe have a huge number of girls there each and every night.

There are 3 Types of bars for gentlemen to enjoy in Manila:

Go Go Bars

Also called Bikini Bars in the Philippines, these are the places which have attractive dancers on stage.

At most bars, the girls wear bikinis or similar type outfits, they also do some dance shows for the audience. The customers can buy the girls Lady Drinks, and also pay a fee to the bar to take them out.

The prices at most of these places is expensive, especially for Philippines standards. But keep in mind, you are getting some great entertainment in return, and also have the the chance to meet some of the sexiest bar girls in all the country. So most guys will at least visit a few of the go go bars whenever they happen to be in Manila. They are also very popular among business travelers who want to get the most attractive girls, in a convenient way.

KTV’s

These bars are very popular among the Korean and Japanese business travelers.

As with the the go go bars, the KTV’s also have some of the best looking girls in Manila. These establishments have private Karaoke rooms which allow the customers to spend some private time with the Filipina hostesses. You can easily relax, have some drinks and enjoy the company of these beautiful girls.

These types of bars in manila are also considered pricey, but can be worth it since most of the have all you can drink policy.

Sports Bars

These are the places which have the freelancers working in them, in hopes of finding some nice foreign man to spend some personal time with.

Unlike beer bars in Thailand, who have girls associated with the bar, these girly bars in Manila do not have them employed by the establishment. You can relax, enjoy your drinks, eat, and see which girls you want to talk with.

In most cases they will make eye contact with you, smile, or even flat out approach you. So yes, they can be very fun, and also less expensive since you deal directly with the girls, and not pay for lady drinks, and barfines.

Plan B

This bar is easily one of the best girly bars in this city. The main reason is because of the dancers, they are some of the most attractive go go bar girls you will see in Manila. PLan B is a place where you can always expect to have a good time.

Another great thing about Plan B is the location. It is right in the middle of P Burgos Street. Not only are you where all the action is, but you can easily visit some other places nearby, or do some pre drinking at the lobby bar of the Royal Bellagio Hotel across the street, which is also known to have freelancers.

As you enter the Plan B bar you will usually see around 10-15 girls dancing on stage, and more of them scattered around or sitting and having drinks with company. The place also has some solo dance acts which can be fun to watch.

Over all the Plan B is one of the best girly bars in P Burgos Street, and possibly all of Manila.

Bottoms

Another great bar is Bottoms, which is just across Plan B, and next to the popular Royal Bellagio Hotel. Although the location the great on P Burgos Street, the main feature of this place is the beautiful Filipina bar girls. They are simple some of the hottest in all of Manila. Most are very young, have nice figures, and attractive faces.

Bottoms is a very popular bar, it has been around for quite some time. Many of the clientele are repeat visitors, business travelers, or expats. This is a good sign, since it usually means the service and girls are consistent, with an emphasis to make customers feel happy and entertained.

LA Cafe

Although LA Cafe is officially listed as a Sports Bar, it can also be considered a girly bar since it consistently has the most freelancers under one roof in this city. You can easily walk into this bar on any given night and find 100 or more girls sitting around waiting for some single male foreigners to come pick them up — of course for a price.

Location is in Ermita, which was once considered to be the cities legendary red light district. These days the area has been cleaned up by the authorities, but is still considered to be the “seedy” part of town.

It is one of the my favorite bars, not only just to find girls, but also to hang out and watch some sports on TV. The reason is because this place is open 24 hours. So no matter what time it is, you can always expect to go to LA Cafe and expect there to be freelancers around. This is a great thing since you always have a “daytime activity” available in case you want it. Keep in mind, there isn’t much bar action in manila in the day time, almost all the go go bars are evening activities.

Cotton Club

One of the better go go bars in this city, the Cotton Club has a good amount of hot girls working each and every night.

It is one of seven bars in the EDSA Entertainment Complex, which is a dedicated building for go go bars, similar to Bangkok’s Nana Plaza, but much smaller.

Once you step inside you will notice about 15-20 girls dancing on stage, and other scattered around or with customers in the VIP rooms upstairs. The great thing is that the rooms upstairs have views to the stage below, so you can still watch the action below.

Keep in mind to check out the other bars in the complex as any one of them might be better on any given night. It also depends on which girls are still available and haven’t been taken out yet. A great time for visiting the EDSA Entertianment complex in Manila is right around 8-9 PM. That is the time most girls will be around.

Cafe Havana

Cafe Havana is not a girly bar, it is a normal restaurant/bar located in the Greenbelt 3 terraces in Makati. But I still wanted to list it here because it can be a great place to find freelancers at night.

Usually after 11 PM you will notice some Freelancers sitting alone or in groups of 2 or 3, having drinks on the patio. There is also an inside area with a bar and dancing. The vibe here is actually quite nice, and I even recommend it just to have some drinks and relax. The food here is excellent too.

Another thing worth mentioning is that some of the freelancers here can be hotter than the girls at LA Cafe in Ermita. But LA Cafe has a huge quantity of girls every night, where Cafe Havana has less quantity.

Definitely worth checking out. The best time to find freelancers is usually from 11 PM onward.

Prices at the Bars in Manila

Below are the prices to expect that these bars, generally speaking, the prices are more expensive around Makati, and less expensive in Ermita. And Malate is somewhat like in between those two in terms of prices. Here are the prices to expect:

Freelancer Bars
Drinks: 80-135 Pesos (beers and spirits)
(No Barfine or Lady drinks)

Go Go Bars
Drinks: 140-200 Pesos (beers and spirits)
Lady Drinks: 250 – 390 Peso
Barfine: 2,500 – 3,000 Peso

Reminder: Some bikini bars have happy hour specials up until 8 PM, with drink prices in the 80 – 100 Peso range.

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The Beer Bars in Bangkok are an excellent way to spend your time in this city, especially in the afternoons. Yes, the city has great things to do like visiting some awesome nightclubs or checking out the famous go go bars.

But all those are during the evening time. During the days and afternoons the beer bars are your best bet to for some fun.

Also called “girlie bars”, they are quite popular among male tourist who want to have some nice cold drinks, and get to meet and greet with some cute Thai girls and waitresses.

In this guide I will get you guys familiar with the best places to visit to get your beer bar fix. I will also give you some insights on the prices, the general vibe, and some personal tips for you the get the best experience in Bangkok.

Intro to Girlie Bars in Bangkok

For most guys that have experience in Pattaya they will have a good idea of what these types of venues are.

Just keep in mind that that Bangkok it is a bit different.

The Beer Bar scene in this city is not as profound as Pattaya’s. However, there are a few places that are worth checking out, especially for the fact that there isn’t much to do in Bangkok during the days.

Your other options are to check out the massage shops, soapy massage parlours, or do some site-seeing, walking in a mall, etc.

The only issues with those is that there is tons of traffic during the days, and it gets very hot and humid. So the girlie bars can offer another great experience — without moving around so much.

You can simply relax, have some food and drinks, play pool, and have the opportunity to chill out with some bar girls.

Of course you can also have the option to bar fine her if she is willing to go back with you. Just make sure to stay in one of Bangkok’s girl friendly hotels, to avoid extra fees. But even if you choose not to take out a bar girl, it can be cool just having some drinks and people watching.

You’ll notice that many of the male tourists of expats have been doing the same thing. Which brings me to my next point.

These types of bars are also a good way to meet some other tourists or expats and have some conversation about the latest things happening in the city. The point is it can be a cool way to spend some time while planning your next move in Bangkok.

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Bangkok’s Best Beer Bar Areas

Most of the foreign oriented girlie bars will be around Sukhumvit, especially around the Nana Plaza red light area.

Here are the places to keep in mind:

Hillary 1 & 2

Located in Soi 4, just outside the Nana Plaza entrance.

Both venues are worth checking out, simply for the fact that it is just outside the hustle and bustle of Nana plaza, but just close enough to do some people watching (including seeing all the women and freelancers walk by).

But besides that, they have live bands, and pool tables, with bar girls and freelancers working in them.

Hillary 2 is a bit more “flashy” with modern designs and lighting. So it typically attracts more tourists, which in turn brings in the bar girls and freelancers. Expect prices for drinks and food to be bit more expensive than Hillary 1.

Generally speaking, Hillary 1 has fewer girls — more of a relaxed vibe, with cheaper prices. That is why usually guys staying in Bangkok long-term or expats are known to frequent the place more often than your typical tourist.

In any case, check them out and see how you like them.

PRICES
Drinks: 100 – 190 Baht (70-90 Baht Happy Hour)
Lady Drinks: Around 150 Baht
Bar Fine: 600 Baht

Nana Beer Garden

Located inside the Nana Plaza Entertainment complex. The bar will be situated in the courtyard grounds on the main floor.

This area also gets quite busy in the evenings as the go go bars open and most tourists will be walking in and out of the complex.

The atmosphere of the open-air bar beer garden is quite relaxing and is an excellent place to chill out while doing some people watching or having a drink before checking out the go go bars.

Sit back and relax. Watch some sports or events on the T.V’s. There are a few girls that are available for take-out. Do some chatting with her to see if you like her first.

PRICES
Drinks:120-190 Baht (70-90 baht during Happy Hour)
Lady Drinks: up to 150 Baht
Bar Fine: 600 Baht

Beer Garden on Soi 7

Located on Sukhumvit Soi 7, almost all the Thai women who come here are freelancers and are not employed by the bar.

You don’t pay a bar fine, and there are no “lady drinks”.

You simply pay the regular prices on the menu for yourself and the lady. Prices are typically between 100 – 190 Baht for most drinks, and there is happy hour specials everyday.

Another great thing about this place is that it serves decent food, as it is also one of the better restaurants in the area. It’s a great place to hang out, watch some sports on T.V. and plan your next move in Bangkok.

Who knows, you might find a nice pretty freelancer to take home with you.

Another place to find freelancers in a Bangkok bar would be the Thermae Cafe.

There is a large round style bar in the middle with seating around.

The Bar Girls in Bangkok

Once you step inside the bar simply order a drink and see how the vibe is. Usually you will notice a few bar girls give you attention. If you want to get to know her better simply buy her a drink and take it from there.

Have some light conversation and decide if she is worth your money and time. If you feel the connection then you pay the bar fine and take her out. Typically the prices for short-time is around 1500-2000. If she feels really comfortable with you or if you bought her a few drinks some will go with you for even 1000 Baht. It can depend on that specific situation. For long-time expect somewhere 2000 – 4000 Baht.

Another thing to keep in mind is that some of the girls in the beer bars are not allowed to be taken out. They are also known as “beer girls”. They simply serve you beer, or are there to promote certain beer brands. And usually they are a bit more attractive and younger than your typical bar girls.

Visiting one of the many beer bars in Patong is one the best ways to spend your afternoon (or night).

Not only are they fun, but they also have a good amount of sexy Thai girls working in them to make you feel welcome, and also hopefully to go back with you to your hotel room.

In this guide I will let you know of the best places for these girle bars, and which areas in Phuket have the best ones.

Intro to Phuket’s Beer Bar Scene

We all know that Patong is famous for its amazing nightlife, especially since it has some of the best nightclubs and go go bars in all of Thailand.

But we can’t forget about the beer bar scene.

A scene that is almost on par with Pattaya’s, except for the fact that it is in more beautiful backdrop — the beautiful scenery and beach in Patong. And that is exactly why a large portion of these types of bars will be around the Patong Beach area, especially the foreign oriented ones.

These places are run to accommodate single male foreigners who are looking to have nice cold drinks, relax, play some pool, and to have a chance to meet and greet with the cute Thai bar girls.

How To Use the Girlie Bars

No matter what you want to call them, these bars are like normal bars, except you have the option to bar fine the girl if you happen to like her, and she is willing to go back with you to your guest friendly hotel (or anywhere you want).

You will usually notice that as you start walking by these places the girls will try and entice you to come in for a drink or two. And my recommendation is that you should, especially if you like what you see.

Once you are inside you can order a drink, sit down, and just take in the sights and sounds.

One of my personal favorite things is just to do some people watching, and chat up with a cute bar girl who happens to be interested in me. Usually if I like her I will buy her a Lady Drink. It is like a nice gesture from me, and she will appreciate it, and gets commission from it.

This is also a great way to “break the ice” and make her more comfortable with you.

Keep in mind that you don’t have to buy them a drink. You could always just play pool, watch sports or listen to music on the big T.V. screens.

It is really up to you what you want to do. And if you don’t like the venue, just finish up your drink and go check out another one nearby.

The best advice I can give is to go with an open mind, have fun, and try and be friendly to the staff and bar girls.

Your attitude can go a long way as to what kind of experiences you can end up having. Chatting up with other tourists and expats in Phuket is also a good way to be social and to get some more info about the scene, especially around the Patong Beach area.

Its all about having fun.

If you keep that concept in mind you will do fine, and attract the girls as well. The bar girls usually like to be around guys that are fun and social.

If you like a girl then you can pay her Bar Fine. This is a fee that you pay to the bar in order for her to leave her work.

You can discuss with her what you expect from her, and come to an agreement if you want to take her on a date, or simply back to your hotel for some sexy naughty time.

Girlie Bar Areas in Patong

As was mentioned before, Patong is the place to be in Phuket if you are a single male looking to have the most fun. That whole area is almost designed for tourists, with a emphasis on naughty entertainment.

And because of this, you will also find plenty of bar girls, freelancers, and even normal girls who come to experience all the hype, and of course to make some money in the industry.

So naturally you will find plenty of girlie bars in this area of Phuket. Listed below are the best areas for these types of bars.

Soi Bangla

This is easily the most hyped of street in all of Patong, and it deserves the recognition. The entire street is filled with nightclubs, go go bars, and beer bars. Take not of the following:

• Tiger Night Club: A large 2 floor complex. On the ground floor there are dozens of small beer bars, and on the top floor is one Phuket’s best nightclubs.

• Soi Seadragon: A small alley situated of Bangla Road, and it is home to a bunch of bars that are surely worth checking out.

The remainng establishments will be scattered around, just use your own judgement and decide which ones you like to visit. And it won’t be hard, because the sexy bar girls will be trying to get your attention anyway.

Patong Beer Bar Complex

This area is a bit more popular with expats and those who are more familliar with the Patong Beach area.

So the great thing about that is the vibe is nothing like the madness of Bangla Road. It is more relaxing, and you can actually gather your thoughts better here.

But don’t worry, there are still plenty of sexy Thai bar girls to keep you company. The only downside is that you won’t find as many younger hotter girls here.

So as long as you know what to expect you won’t be disapointed here. The main selling point of this place is that is open air, and a nice atmoshpehre. Have some nice cold beers, relax, and have an oppurtunity to mingle with some other expats and bar girls.

Prachanukhro Road

Another open-air beer bar complex in Patong. It is located south of Bangla Road, look out for the street called Prachanukhro Road.

The cluster of bars will be located just at the entrance of that street and Beach Road.

As with the Patong Beer Bar Complex, the girls here will not be on par with Bangla Road. But of course that is not a fair statement. You can still find some attractive bar girls here, especially the ones that are focused on giving you great service.

And if you haven’t I will tell you exactly what it is, and why it is good to know about this “cafe” located in the Basement of the Ruamchitt Plaza Hotel.

Throughout my years in Thailand I get asked which bar has been consistent over the years.

And one my answers is the Thermae freelancer bar.

Although many things have changed over the years (including the prices), this famous cafe in Bangkok is still going as strong as ever.

This bar which is known as the “Star Wars” bar interesting because you will see many different types of travelers with a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds.

It can even be somewhat entertaining just to visit the place for nostalgic reasons even if you don’t plan to take out one of the many girls there.

What is the Therame Cafe?

The Thermae Cafe is a well-known freelancer bar. Unlike most beer bars in Bangkok, the girls in this place are not employed by the bar and work independently. To learn more, read the Full Guide on Freelancers in Bangkok.

This historic bar opened first in the 60’s. It became a popular hangout spot for the soldiers during the Vietnam war era.

They used to come here to relax, get a little R&R and of course, have a chance to meet the many local Thai women that were around.

Back in those days things were a bit different, prices were very cheap for all things. And this place became a favorite hangout place for expats and eventually single male foreigners.

Over the years it even gained more in popularity.

Thanks to the internet and other online forums, many single men heard about the place, and were curious to see what the fuss was all about. And of course, many guys come to Bangkok for the red light districts and to meet freelancers. The Thermae Bar is still one of the best places to do exactly that.

And because it is cheaper than going to the go go bars, the Thermae bar prices are still reasonable compared to other options in the city.

And if you really enjoy getting your own women, without going to bars, then of course the online scene is perfect just for that.

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The Location

Currently the bar is located on Sukhumvit road, which is Bangkok’s famous tourist street.

The bar is in the basement of the well-known Ruamchitt Plaza hotel, which is a popular guest friendly hotel and also known to be a short time hotel.

What many guys end up doing is taking a freelancer from Thermae to the upstairs rooms for some action.

The Freelancers

Starting from the evenings around 8 Pm you will find the majority of freelancer girls working at the Thermae Cafe Bar.

Both inside and outside by the stairs leading into the building. And this continue until well into the night.

It is not uncommon to even see girls working outside even after the bar closes. They wait for potential customers to walk by, in hopes of making some extra money.

Inside the cafe is an interesting experience to say the least.

You will find many Thai women lined up, or sitting in the tables or at the bar waiting for customers to pick them up.

And the great thing is that there is usually a great selection of freelancers here.

The place gets quite busy, especially due to the many Asian (Korean, Japanese, and Chinese) clientele.

So lately there are some beliefs that most of the girls prefer Asian men. And although this is partly true, don’t forget that the main factor is money.

So it is very common to see men of other nationalities visiting the place, and taking one of the women for some fun.

Prices

Of course it wouldn’t be complete if I don’t mention the prices. I know many guys are curious to know about the costs involved with the freelancers here. Here is what you can expect

• Short Time: around 1500-2000 Baht for most girls
• Long time: 2500 Baht and up

Keep in mind that prices can vary depending on the girl, and whether or not she is interested in you. Yes, I know it is mostly about money, but it can make a difference.

Why?

Because if she also “likes” you she will be willing to go with you for the lower end of the prices, rather than the higher end. And if she doesn’t want to go with you she will give you a very high price, or even reject you.

So keep in mind that negotiation for prices at Thermae is possible depending on those factors. But generally speaking, those are the prices to expect for most girls.

If you prefer to get into dating and chatting with some good Thai women, a great app would be ThaiCupid.

There are so many beer bars in Pattaya that it may be almost overwhelming at first. I still remember my first time just being in awe at the quantity of bars were around.

It was almost hard to choose which ones to check out first.

In this guide I will make it easy and tell you exactly what they are and what to expect in the general vibe of the different areas.

One of the major components of the Pattaya’s naughty scenes revolves around the beer bars.

The great thing is that there are more than a couple locations, so if you don’t find one that you like there’s sure to be a bar that you enjoy relaxing in, and having a nice cold beer.

And due to the variety of managers, each bar has its own style, music, and girls around.

What Are Beer Bars in Pattaya?

They are the bars in Pattaya that have Thai girl waitresses in them waiting to serve you, play pool with you, and make the male customers feel welcome and happy. You might have heard that they are also called beer bars or girly bars.

And they are very well known, especially to the expat community. And most of them you will find in and around Pattaya’s best nightlife areas.

The reason is that they offer a more relaxed experience compared to the go go bars which are more expensive, and pushy for drinks.

The core concept is that the girls make money off the lady drinks that customers buy them. These are like “tips” that she receives, and part of her salary.

In return she will keep you company, play pool/games with you, and generally make sure you are happy.

Of course the girls can be sexy and be tempting for you to take out of the bar.

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Best Beer Bar Areas in Pattaya

Soi 6

Up first is the infamous Soi 6.

If you don’t know what this alley is, don’t worry. After your first visit you will know exactly what it is famous for!

The main thing to know is that there are cute Thai girls working at the bars waiting to serve you drinks, and you have the option to bar fine them on location.

So these girly bars are also referred to as short time bars.

Most of the bars on Soi 6 are open by around 1 PM, but they get fully staffed as the day progresses.

Around 6 PM is when most of the waitresses are working. And the party goes well into the evening.

This area is so popular that some people visit Pattaya purely to spend most of their time there. It is the city’s premier naughty scene, and is gaining popularity as one of the best values in the city.

The prices are cheaper than Walking Street, and the average age of the girls is younger than other beer bars.

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Soi 7

This alley connects Beach Road to 2nd Road and has some of the best beer bars in Pattaya.

Once the evening comes around (6PM) is when the parties begin. You will see bars on both sides of the street, some of the open air.

The girls will be looking to the grab the attention of the people walking by, hoping to attract some customers.

Soi 8

Soi 8 is very similar to Soi 7, it also has a huge cluster of bars that cater to the single male foreigners that walk these areas year after year.

It also has a couple live band bars that are worth visiting and having a beer in.

The great thing is that these two alleys are right next to each other. Check out both locations in the evening and see which bars grab your attention.

Just keep in mind that in the early afternoons it is not busy, but there are a few bars that have waitresses and you could sit down, escape from the sun and have a cold drink in.

Both Soi 7 and Soi 8 have some very popular guest friendly hotels.

Soi Buakhoa

Soi Buakhao has a cluster of beer bars, specifically around the Soi LK Metro area.

This area situated further away from the beach (around 15 minute walk), and is more laid back from the bustling scenes of Walking Street.

Expect beer prices to be some of the cheapest in the city, and the value is pretty good for what you get in return: some fun times with the bar girls that are trying to entice you to take them out of the bar.

It makes a great and refreshing change from the in your face style of Walking Street, or the loud streets of Soi 7 and Soi 8. Give it a try and see how you life.

Some of the expats swear that the girly bars in this area are the best value in all of Pattaya. Another good thing about this area is that it has a couple popular soapy massage parlors, so you could always go to one if you feel you want something better quality than the beer bars.

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Walking Street

Walking Street may be famous for bustling go go bar scene, amazing nightclubs and freelancers, but there two noteworthy beer bar complexes that are great to know. They are:

• Simon Walking Street
• Pattaya Beer Garden

Both places have a decent amount of Thai girls working in them, ready to make your experience as enjoyable as possible.

Keep in mind that these are complexes, so you will find quite a few mini bars within them, and each has its own waitresses, pole dancers, and bar girls.

The Pattaya Beer garden also has a great restaurant with good drink specials, and amazing Thai and Western food.

Naklua

This northern district is a bit further away from all the other beer bar areas I mentiond here.

Many guys probably did not even know that there are a couple beer bar complexes in Naklua.

The great thing about this place is that it is much more relaxing than South Pattaya. So much so that some guys even stay in this area, and come down to South Pattaya to party when they feel like it.

Most of the tourists here are from Europe, and you will notice that many of the business here are owned by them. It can be very relaxing to have a few drinks here every once in a while.

Bar Fines & Drink Prices

Most like you will end up chatting with a bar girl, and having a few drinks with her. Here is a breakdown of the prices:

• Drinks: 90Baht -120 Baht for bottled beer
• Bar Fine: 500 Baht

The happy hour times in Pattaya usually start from 6PM – 8PM, and drink prices will start from around 60 Baht- 80 Baht. But keep in mind that these times there won’t be as many girls working.

However, it is still a great time to start your night, and depending in the bar, there can be more than enough waitresses to keep you company.

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