The neon street
Walking Street
Once closed to cars in the evening, the street becomes a crowded promenade of neon signs and music. Many people simply walk its length to see the lights.
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Pattaya, Thailand
Walking Street
Pattaya's famous nightlife street, closed to cars after dark: neon, bars, clubs, live music and seafood restaurants. Mainly for adults.
Favourite places
Live music venues
Along the street
Several bars have live bands playing rock and pop covers into the night.
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Sea side of the street
Restaurants show their seafood on ice at the entrance and cook it to order, some with seating over the water.
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South end
The pier at the end of the street gives a quieter view back over the lights of the bay.
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Local food
Pla kapong nueng manao
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Steamed sea bass in lime, garlic and chilli — a favourite at the seafood restaurants here.
Goong pao
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Charcoal-grilled prawns with spicy seafood sauce.
Where to eat
Walking Street seafood restaurants
Walking Street
Choose seafood from the display; ask the price by weight and the cooking charge before ordering.
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)South Pattaya Road street food
South Pattaya
Street stalls and simple Thai restaurants just inland from Walking Street.
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Where to stay
Central Pattaya
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Close enough to walk or take a baht bus to Walking Street, but quieter at night.
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A peaceful hill area a short ride from the south end of Walking Street.
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Culture
Walking Street is mainly an adult nightlife area and is not ideal for children late at night. Agree prices before ordering, keep your phone and wallet close in the crowds, and treat staff and performers with respect. Photographing people inside venues is usually not welcome.
History
Walking Street runs along the south end of Pattaya Beach towards Bali Hai pier. In the evening it becomes a pedestrian zone of clubs, bars and shows — the noisy heart of Pattaya's nightlife.
Tour plans
Sunset to Walking Street
EveningStep 1: Pattaya Viewpoint
Watch the sunset over the bay from Pratumnak Hill.
Step 2: Seafood dinner
Eat at a seafood restaurant on Walking Street.
Step 3: Walk the street
Stroll the length of the street to Bali Hai pier.
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Travel information
Best time to visit
After 9 pm.
How to get there
At the south end of Beach Road; songthaews stop at the entrance.
Getting around
Baht buses (blue songthaew pick-ups) loop one way along Beach Road and back along Second Road; wave one down, ride, and press the buzzer to get off. Other songthaews run to Jomtien and Naklua. Grab and Bolt cars and motorbike taxis work across the city, and are the easiest way to reach Pratumnak Hill or places south of town. Scooters can be rented, but you need a licence valid for motorbikes and a helmet.
Travel tips
Mainly for adults. Check drink prices before ordering and keep valuables close.
