Pattaya Parties

I initially discovered Murphy's Law bar (Soi LK Metro, off Soi Buakhao, Pattaya, Thailand) on only my second day in the country.

My arrival the previous day after the long flight from Rome, had left me pretty exhausted yet still in the mood to party. However, on only the second day I was too tired to explore Walking Street any further. As I was staying in the LK Metropole, I decided to explore the local area.

Turning 'right' out of the LK Metropole and starting down Soi Diana you are immediately confronted with bars and screaming bargirls. It wasn't yet the 'high season' so anything remotely 'male' is considered a 'handsome man', and the wails from the girls were way to much for my current under-par condition.

I was extremely thirsty however, caused by the heat of Pattaya, excessive use of the in room Air-Con and some good old alcohol abuse. Still I could not bring myself to enter a bar were the girls screamed so loudly.

Furthering on I came across the arches that lead to Soi LK Metro. It didn't look quiet by any means, but it did look a little more 'refined' than what lay ahead down Soi Diana! I made a quick decision and turned 'right' again onto the Soi.

Yes, the bars were a little quieter. Still plenty of attractive girls, but the 'invitations' from them were spoken in hushed tones rather than 'catcalls'. I walked past however as I wanted to see the whole of what was on offer.

It was then that I came across Murphy's Law bar, lying as it does on the Soi Buakhao side of Soi LK Metro. As I approached I could here music from my past (probably something from the mid eighties), and I received warm smiles from a couple of the girls sitting outside the bar.

I decided that this was an 'Oasis' of calm and headed in. On only my second day in Pattaya I needed a rest and to find a quiet place to sit! Plus, I had spotted that they had a Pool Table, so if I picked up a little energy then maybe I could play a few games.

However, before I had set a foot on the premises Steve (later introduced as the owner) 'stunned' me with a raucous "Hiya Buddy!!". Maybe not a traditional Irish greeting, but friendly nonetheless!

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Stop Press Items:
You may be aware of the police crackdown on shows and showing etc, anyway, as of Wednesday night there are two major gogo's closed for up to 60 days: Classroom 2000 in Soi 2; and Heaven Above in Soi Diamond. The latter was due to celebrate their third anniversary on 23 August. I'm told the dancers from Heaven Above will be working out of Living Dolls Showcase until the den re-opens. What's Up in Soi 15 were similarly charged but they paid off the police and areopen!!

A Licence to Drink and Cavort: The issue of licensing is one that seems to have really reared its official head in recent times with uniformed types swooping on places all over the city in an effort to make sure everyone is complying or trading within the letter of the law. Those who fail to have the correct paperwork face fines and closures and one popular place that came under the official microscope was the Boxing Roo beer boozer on Third Road. I’m told they didn’t have the correct bits of paper and as of this issue going to press will remain closed until 23 August.

The news was a bit tough on the Wednesday evening quiz brigade, the Boxing Roo team having previously played for many years out of the old Fawlty Towers boozer and noshery in Soi 7. When it suddenly closed the team leaders went in search of a new venue and finished up picking the Boxing Roo. While the Roo remains closed, their home games are being played out of the Bowling Green boozer and nosh house (Soi X-Zyte).

The Importance of Being Around: If ever there was any doubt that the success of some places of entertainment can centre just as much around the personality of the owner or the manager as the dancing damsels, then the Living Dolls Showcase chrome pole show bar (Walking Street) is a case in point. Captain Picard has run a pretty efficient ship in his time at the helm but a few months ago he began feeling unwell and whatever ailed him kept hanging around like an undertaker at a nursing home. As he was forced to spend less time in the den, the lunatics gradually took more and more charge of the asylum with the result, according to my sources, showgirls started leaving and customer numbers and takings were noticeably down. The Captain has now regained his former robust health, reclaimed the helm and many of the showgirls have returned so that Living Dolls Showcase is now once again doing good business.

A Good Hideaway: After looking for a time as if it was headed for the Fun Town history bin, I’m happy to say the Spicy Girls ogling den (Pattayaland Soi 1) is still very much alive and kicking. After a brief attempt at trying to woo people who like to watch soccer, the management have returned to the tried and tested formula of having chrome pole molesters shuffling about in skimpy outfits. The music remains different to most dens in that all car alarm is thankfully banished. The dance stage has been renovated and each night the dancing damsels are attired in something a little different; the night I was in I thought the costumes were quite alluring. There are about 18-20 dancers on the books and most are friendly enough, with a couple very easy on the eye.

Formerly known as Papillon, the den changed ownership and name in February 1999 with the Elephant Man and Ewan taking the reins. Four years later the Elephant Man sold his share to Panda, who became the senior partner when Ewan sold out in May 2006. Spicy Girls is more an ex-pats hangout than a tourist trap as most of the latter tend to keep wandering in the direction of Walking Street.

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In order to ensure you don't miss out on any of the events and parties in Pattaya, we've now introduced an 'Upcoming Events' section to our website.

We will be updating this section on a more or less daily basis, just as soon as we hear of anything 'on the grapevine' it'll be listed here.

Simply select the Upcoming Events button from the left side menu or click here to visit the list

For many visitors to Pattaya, they find themselves not venturing too far from the areas that they have either read about or been told about, so the FLB Bar Crawl is a great opportunity to get out and see a different part of town.

The meeting point is FLB Bar on Walking Street from around 19:30 (there are occasional forays out of town or daytime crawls, so it's best to check on the FLB Bar forum in advance) and pizza is supplied free of charge by the management whilst a vote is taken as to which area to visit.

Last night, the options were Soi 3,4 & 5 / Covent Garden / Beach Road.

The 'winner' was Soi 3,4 & 5 and around twenty people set off at 20:30 on a 4 hour excursion to sample the delights of the bars on 2nd Road between these Sois and finishing up in a bar complex on Soi 3 where it was then a simple task to catch a 'baht bus' back into town.

It's a fun night out and you get the opportunity to meet up with some fellow visitors. Some of which you may find yourself seeing time and time again in Pattaya.

Via one of the Pattaya Forums (Secrets Pattaya), I found out about an informal 'get together' of Indian Curry aficionados.

Apparently, only 4 weeks ago, a few Curry Lovers decided to meet up at Noi's Bar on Soi Khao Noi over on the 'Darkside', East Pattaya, to share a well prepared meal. With Noi's Bar being one of the bars near were I live, I thought it would be lapse of me not to attend. I instantly put my name down on the thread and received a very prompt reply saying that I would be welcome to call down to Noi's.

As I arrived, I met Lee the co-owner of Noi's Bar (along with the lovely Noi herself) and Craig the Chef extraordinaire who prepares the food. Over a few drinks, I was told that this is now a regular happening and takes place every Tuesday at 7pm at Noi's.

Each week the Chef produces a different Curry and this week it was a Chicken Dhansak, a mild curry with a slightly spicy aftertaste .... so I was told.

Talking with Craig, I discovered that he'd been living over her for around 10 months and, like many, had fallen in love with the country. He has always been keen on preparing his own meals for himself and friends and has been told he has a particular 'flair' for curries.

After talking with his friend Lee, they agreed that Noi's Bar would 'host' a regular meeting each week, whereby friends could enjoy a few drinks and sample Craig's offerings. The cost of ingredients are covered by those attending and Craig makes no profit for his work. His reward seems to be the praise of those that enjoy the meal, what a nice guy!

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Having just finished reading Private Dancer, written by Stephen Leather, I can wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone interested in visiting Thailand.

Whilst it certainly is not a guide book in the traditional sense, it does give a vivid 'behind the scenes' introduction to what goes on in the minds of the BarGirls who work in the Night Clubs, Bars & Go-Go's. If you are planning on visiting these types of establishments .... you must read this book before you do!

Without giving too much away, the story concentrates on the experience of Pete, an accomplished travel writer who is sent to Bangkok to update his companies Thailand Travel Guide.

Needless to say, Pete soon begins to sample the many delights on offer around Nana Plaza and the like and (like so many of us) falls in love with a Bar Girl who works in one of the Nana Go-Go's.

The story gives a fascinating insight into the thoughts and beliefs of both the Thai Girl (Joy) and the lovelorn Farang (Pete). As the story unfolds it details exactly what I see happening around me here in Pattaya.

Whilst it is true to say that neither party in the book is totally blame free, this 'girl friend experience' suffers some major disruptions. Both parties cannot believe that they have done wrong, yet the once 'blissfull' relationship soon goes the way of many and spirals out of control with drastic consequences.

This is a 'Must Read' book and can be downloaded here at Pattaya Parties for free. Download the Private Dancer eBook by Stephen Leather, alternatively, Click here to buy the paperback version of Private Dancer online

A mix between a 'Sports Bar' and a 'Music Bar', The Rockhouse is rapidly becoming one of my favourite places in Soi LK Metro. It's fully Air Conditioned and an extremely well presented establishment. It also has some of the best value rooms in Pattaya, offering twice the space of most other guesthouses on soi LK Metro at a comparable cost.

However, it would be extremely difficult (not to mention confusing) to attempt to give every bar in Pattaya that offers 'something different' it's own category. Needless to say though, The Rockhouse on Soi LK Metro, Pattaya, is certainly one of the better bars in it's class!


The owner, Alex, hails from Scotland and is a 'no nonsense' kind of guy. More than happy to buy (and receive) a drink for his patrons, he comes across as friendly but probably not a guy to be 'crossed', he's a pretty big bloke!

As you approach The Rockhouse, it really does stand out against the neighouring bars. It's black tinted glass frontage gives it a 'classy' look, more like one of the better class 'go-go' joints than a bar. Next thing you'll see is the abundance of girls either entertaining guests or laughing / chatting amongst themselves. On the times i've visited recently, i'd say The Rockhouse probably has around 20 girls, all of whom are attentive without being pushy. I can honestly say, no Rockhouse girl has ever asked me to buy them a drink (a rare thing in Pattaya!), that said, because of their friendly nature and excellent service I have no hesitation in offering to buy a ladydrink or two.

As the name suggests, The Rockhouse, Pattaya, has a very good selection of 'decent' music, not oververtly 'heavy' but more a constant streaming of classic tunes. Perhaps ideally suited to those of us late 30's and above, if you fall into this age group you're bound to hear some of your favourite tunes being played throughout the night. Probably not the best bar for you if you prefer 'hip hop' or 'bubble gum pop' music!

A wide selection of drinks are available, with Heineken available on draft, and all it very reasonably prices. Food can be ordered in from the many local eateries, though more often than not you'll see that The Rockhouse is hosting a Party and can partake of a well roasted pig.

In summary, The Rockhouse is a very popular bar with both visitors and ex-pats alike. A friendly atmosphere, good music and good prices make it yet another must visit bar in Pattaya.