In this guide I will let you know of the best nightclubs in Patong, Phuket.

After reading this you will get a better idea of the best venues to party the night away in this amazing beach town in Thailand.

I will also let you know how the vibes are inside each nightclub, the crowds, types of music, and what percentage of the girls are freelancers (working girls).

The nightlife in Patong is special in the sense that it is a huge tourist hot spot, and attracts a lively party crowd. And although it is famous for its go go bars, it also has some amazing nightclubs for you to check out.

How Are The Nightclubs in Phuket?

The nightclubs in Phuket are some of the best in all of Thailand, and most of the places are usually packed, even on weeknights.

So you can always expect a good clubbing experience, and with some amazing sound systems.

Most of the Patong nightclubs are situated in and around the Bangla road area, which has the highest concentration of nightlife activities, restaurants, and bars.

One of the great things to do is go club hopping in this area and just check out most of the venues. Especially if you want a nice change from the beer bars in Patong. Generally, if you plan to be in and around Soi Bangla for most of your stay, then it may be wise to stay at the popular hotels in this area of Phuket.

And keep in mind that on any given night one nightclub might be more “fun” than the other. Its just the way it is, certain venues will be better, so you will never know until you check out a few of them and make up your mind which one to party the night away.

In any case, here are the most popular nightclubs worth going to in Patong.

Tiger Disco

This place is very popular, and its HUGE.

It will be easy to spot this since there is a giant Tiger decor popping out of the building. On the lower level is a bunch of small go go bars, which is also fun.

But the main event is the nightclub on the upper levels. That is where you will find the DJ cranking out some impressive clubbing music, and the hoards of party-goers enjoying the experience.

Another reason this club is so popular among foreigners is that it attracts lots of local Thai women who come party here.

• Location: Soi Bangla
• Crowd: All types, a good portion of foreign men, and Thai women, freelancers (80%)

Red Hot Club

Red Hot Club is one of the most popular clubs in the Patong area. It’s hard to not to notice this place since the big red sign stands out, almost begging you to come in and take a look.

And it doesn’t disappoint. The club attracts lots of tourists, and plenty of locals who are craving a great venue to listen to a live band. The only thing that could be improved is that fact that there is no real dance floor area.

It is more like a traditional Thai nightclub with mostly small tables and stools. But other than that it is a great place to check out, even if just grab a couple drinks and start off your club hopping on Soi Bangla.

• Location:
• Crowd: Mixed, mostly foreigners, lots of Thai women, Freelancers and working girls (50%)

Tai Pan

Located on Rat-U-Tit Road, the Tai Pan Nightclub has a nice mixed crowd at the beginning of the night. Later on, and especially after 3 AM you will find many western males and lots of freelancers around.

As with many establishments in this area, it will be hard to not see the huge billboard style neon lights. It can be enticing, and always an option to party the night away. The club has everything you need for a great time, beautiful coyote dancers, a dance floor, and a nice intimate atmosphere — it gets busy on most nights.

• Location: Rat-U-Tit Road, near Soi Bangla
• Crowd: foreigners, freelancers/working girls (80%)

Banana Disco

Another busy nightclubs around Patong. The place plays live music up until midnight, then transforms into a great nightclubs. And one of the features of this venue is the big dance floor that attracts tons of wild party-goers (with a decent amount of freelancers).

Surely one of the best clubs in this area, and also one of the oldest running venues. Check it out.

• Location: Patong Beach Road, near Soi bangla
• Crowd: foreigners, local Thais, freelancers/working girls (50%)

Illuzion

One of the better clubs in Patong, and the location is perfect: in the heart of Soi Bangla Road. The light show and sound system here is top notch. It also gets quite busy on most nights, as it is a favorite among the tourists and younger crowds.

I also like the fact that they bring in some great international DJ; to play on the decks. The atmosphere is perfect, with plenty of dancers, stools and chairs, and a dance floor area. It has everything you need for a great nightclub experience in Patong.

• Location: Bangla Road
• Crowd: good mix of foreigners, locals, freelancers/working girls (20%)

Seduction

A great modern nightclub on the second floor of the Seduction Complex on Soi Bangla.

If you like the “big room” style nightclub then this place is for you. The place is very big and actually has five other party rooms.

The events are also good, with consistently having good DJ’s on the decks rocking some nice top 40, EDM, and Hip Hop tracks to keep you having an amazing time. The place also brings in a well balanced crowd, with all types of party-goers.

• Location: Soi Bangla
• Crowd: mixed, foreigners, couples, singles, freelancers/working girls (30%)

White Room

One of the better known nightclubs in the Bangla road area. It attracts a certain type type of crowd and mostly plays amazing house music.

The party-goers are encouraged to wear white clothing to add to the chich and modern white designs of the venue.

This place has a great ambience and decor. Perfect for a couple drinks or to take a Thai girl on a date.

• Location: Soi Gonzo, off Soi Bangla
• Crowd: mixed, couples, single men, local Thais, freelancers/working girls (less than 10%).

Hollywood

Was very popular back in the day, and is back now after being called “VIP Rooms Patong Beach”.

Hollywood is back in action is surely another option for you to check out if you want to party the night away.

Although not one of my personal favorites, it is still worth checking out.

It can be a “hit or miss” type of place. Some nights I have had an amazing time, and other nights it was just average.

The DJ’s typically play amazing EDM and house tracks. The venue also has a decent light show, and the over-all vibe is pretty good.

• Location: Soi Bangla
• Crowd: foreigners, many locals, freelancers/working girls (10%)

So there you have it, make sure to check out these nightclubs in Patong if you are looking to party in this great city.

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The nightclubs in Pattaya are some of the best in all of Thailand. And if you are coming to this city to party, you’d be best to check out some of the amazing nightclubs in Walking street.

The great thing is that the clubs play a wide variety of music. From EDM, to Hip Hop, and also Live bands. It doesn’t matter what kind of party you are looking for, you will always find a great disco to dance the night away in Pattaya.

The Vibe Of Nightclubs in Pattaya

Pattaya attracts a wide variety of tourists. This makes the scene here quite exciting.

This city is a huge tourist hot spot. This means that you will see all types of foreigners there, and most of the places I list here will be quite busy every night (especially during the high season).

So no matter which venue you choose, you will usually find a lively crowd, with a good mix of people. A good portion of these party goers will be single gentlemen who specifically come to Thailand to party with the girls in Pattaya.

So it must be mentioned that these nightclubs will have both freelancers, and normal girls. Which is why I have also noted the percentage of freelancers that you should expect in each venue.

If you want to avoid the clubs with the freelancers, then just look at the clubs with lowest percentage of them. I understand that sometimes you might just want to go to a “normal” nightclub and not have that type of stuff in your face.

The best nightclubs are located on Pattaya’s famous Walking Street. So most of the freelancers and dancers from the nearby bars tend to visit these clubs, especially as the night progresses.

Around 12 AM is the best time to visit these nightclubs.

At that time you can start to have a few drinks and it won’t be fully busy yet. It is around 1 AM when most places will start to get busy, and the party vibe starts to kick it.

A good strategy is to get there just before that time, and “feel” out the vibe, If you like it, then stay. It gives you enough time to hit up another nearby nightclub if you feel that it is not happening for you.

Most of them close around 4 AM. However there are a couple “after-hours” clubs that stay open past that time. Keep in mind that you may want to stay in a hotel near Walking Street to make it more convenient for yourself.

The thing about the nightclubs on walking street is that they have different vibes to them. If you want the big room clubs with international DJs it has that. Or maybe you prefer a more intimate setting, it has that too.

Mixx Disco

One of more fancier nightclubs on Walking Street, If you want a more upscale experience then this is probably the place for you.

The clubs actually has sections, one is called Crystal Palace (EDM and Trance music), and the other one is Rouge Club (hip-hop and R&B music).

Another thing to know is that this place attracts a fair share of Russian chicks (most of the freelancers). So you get a nice mix of Thai girls and Russian girls.

• Location: Walking Street (Bali Hai Plaza)
• Crowd: Foreigners, Russians, Thais, freelancers / working girls (15%)

Lucifer Disco

This place is almost like an institution in Pattaya.

And although it is one of the older nightclubs, it is still one of the best places to party in Pattaya.

There are also two sections here. The entrance area has its own room, which plays top 40 and Pop music. And the inside room plays mostly EDM with some Hip Hop mixed in for good measure.

The crowd inside gets lively, and a good portion of the women here are freelancers working and looking to meet some foreigners.

It is not a big place, so once it gets busy (around midnight) you can expect to have a great time.

• Location: Middle of Walking Street (opposite Soi Diamond)
• Crowd: Foreign men, Thai women, freelancers / working girls (60%)

Insomnia

A popular nightclub in Pattaya.

The place has an an intimate vibe, top of the line sound system, and the lighting effects are pretty good too. Just like some of the other nightclubs I mentioned here, Insomnia has two sections.

The lower floor is called iBar, and the upper floor is called iClub (Insomnia).

The ground floor has an interesting vibe, it is both club, and something like a bar with great view into Pattaya Bay. There are also a few pool tables.

The top floor is a pure nightclub, where most of the dancing happens, while the DJ’s pump out some crazy EDM with some hip-hop in the mix.

A favorite club for tourists, and young local Thai women. But you do also get a few foreign girls, or couples that come to party here on any given night. But a good majority of the girls will be either looking to find customers, or simply party with foreigners.

• Location: Midway point of Walking Street
• Crowd: Foreign men, few couples, majority of freelancers and working girls (60%)

Candyshop & Club 808

This place has now become one of the best partying options in all of Pattaya.

The Candyshop is on the lower floor. It has an outdoor seating (great for people watching), and a inside area with a main bar where live bands play (and DJ).

But the main event is upstairs at club 808.

Once the downstairs party starts to finish (around 2 AM), club 808 comes alive and becomes one of Pattaya’s best hip-hop clubs.

DJs play some heart throbbing tracks that make you want to dance with the many local Thai girls who come here to party. The majority of them are freelancers or bar girls from the beer bars in Pattaya who want to go clubbing after their shift.

• Location: Walking Street, South Pattaya
• Crowd: Local Thai women, Foreign men, few couples. Freelancers and working girls (70% at 808)

The Pier

A fairly large nightclub. It has excellent design, with a high-class feel to it. The premium sound system and lighting effects add to the effect on the senses.

The events are pretty good as well, with international DJ’s playing some amazing trance music.

You will also find some attractive coyote dancers around, enticing the and motivating the party-goers.

Most of the club has stools and tables around, making it perfect to some with a date. But don’t let that stop you, if you are solo you can still have a great time since there are many other single women in there to party too.

• Location: 190 Walking Street
• Crowd: A fair amount of Thais, some foreign men, freelancers and working girls (20%)

Gullivers

Also called the “red car club”. It got that name from the red Cadillac car that is hoisted up against the wall by the front entrance.

This place is versatile. It is something like a bar and nightclub mixed into one.

There are few pool tables around by the entrance, and dance floor and DJ area a bit farther into the back.

Although it is not my favorite nightclub in Pattaya, I must admit that I have had some cool times here.

The DJ’s play a good mix of tracks, mainly Pop, top 40, and some hip-hop. It gets more lively later in the week, try and go here on Friday and Saturday if you want to get the full experience of the place.

• Location: near the entrance on Walking street on the left hand side.
• Crowd: Mostly mature foreign men, mature Thai women, Freelancers and working girls (40%)

Marine Disco

Although now modernized, Marine disco is one of the oldest nightclubs in Pattaya (and biggest).

With a good sound system, and LED screens near the front area. Local and international DJs play mostly EDM and house music.

It is also one of the clubs that stays open pretty late in to the morning.

If you like pool be happy to know that there are quite a few tables where you can play, while still enjoying the nightclub vibes.

Due to its size it is recommended to go during the weekends, so the crowds can fill up the disco properly, thus giving the party-goers the best experience.

• Location: 114 Walking Street
• Crowd: foreign men, some ladyboys, Thai women, freelancers and working girls (50%)

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Bangkok is not only famous for its adult oriented red light districts. It simply has some of the best nightclubs in all Asia.

And it attracts party-goers from all parts of the globe. Everyone knows that the Bangkok nightlife experience is not complete until you visit a few of the cities best venues.

Here I wanted to share with you the most popular clubs in Bangkok.

I will also give you some insights on what to expect, prices, crowds, and whether or not there are freelancers in the clubs. That way you get the full information of options and get decide yourself on what vibe you prefer.

Here is a rundown of the topics:

Intro to BKK’s Nightclubs

It doesn’t matter what your taste in music is. From EDM, to Hip Hop, Jazz, and Even live band clubs. Most people will find a place that they will enjoy partying in.

And most places attracts a wide variety of people, so the crowds are generally pretty good.

Once you know more about the clubs, you will have an idea of what you expect when you decide to party in one.

If you are looking to meet freelancers (working girls), there are places for that, especially in the beer bars in Bangkok. However, if you want to just have a nice night out, and not deal with that type of crowd, the city has that too.

Sometimes I have seen foreigner girls in some of the freelancers clubs, and I can tell that they did not know before hand what type of vibe to expect. But had they read this info it would have.

So here we go.

Route 66

Possibly the best club in RCA (Royal City Avenue), which is one of Bangkok’s best nightlife areas.

This place constantly attracts the best local crowds, and also a good portion of foreigners.

Most of the local crowd is sexy, young, and lively.

There is more than one main room, with Hip Hop/EDM in one room, and the Thai music room.

Another thing to note is that you won’t find that many freelancers here, but it is not uncommon to find a handful lurking around in hopes of meeting foreigners. What you will find are some very attractive local Thai women.

• Location: RCA
• Crowd: Young Thais, some foreigners, freelancers and working girls (10%)
• Prices: 400 Baht for foreigners (Free for locals)

Onyx

Another one of the amazing clubs on RCA.

Could be the best EDM club in all of Bangkok, it also has some amazing events with world-famous DJ’s.

It even was also the only Bangkok nightclub to rank in the top 100 best clubs in the world (DJ Mag).

Once you step inside this 2000 capacity venue you will quickly realize how great the sound system is. There are many tables, which local Thais like to get while ordering there bottle service.

• Location: RCA
• Crowd: EDM lovers, Thais in the 30’s, Freelancers and working girls (less than 5%)
• Price: Around 400-500 Baht (special events can be more)

The Club Khaosan

A no frills, and “classic” style nighctlub located in the Khaosan district.

So you can expect some younger crowds, especially Thai girls who want to meet foreigner guys.

The vibe is pretty good, and perfect for just grabbing some drinks at the bar, and dancing, mingling on the dance floor.

Do not expect anything fancy or “hi-so” here. It is just a solid fun nightclub in the middle of the famous Khaosan Road.

• Location: Khaosan Road
• Crowd: Young Thais, Foreigners, freelancers/working girls (40%)
• Price: 200 Baht (includes 1 free drink)

Insanity

Right in the heart of the Sukhumvit nightlife area (soi 11).

This place is nicely designed, with many tables around in 1 huge room with very high ceilings, The DJ deck taking up center stage.

The music is mostly EDM, House, with some hip hop too. They have some good events (usually on the weekends). The state of the art sound system is one of the highlights of this club, promising to shake every bone in your body.

When think of “big room” clubs, this is the perfect example. The crowd is great for guys as there are many local Thai girls here looking to meet party with foreign men.

• Location: Sukhumvit Soi 11
• Crowd: Foreigners (mostly men), Thai freelancers / working girls (75%)
• Price:varies depending on events (weekends higher)

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