Despite the chequered impression of these bars, they aren't the raunchy circuses they used to be. There will be dancing, loud music, and a fun party vibe to enjoy for adults only. Bangla is small enough and it is easy to find Go Go bars. Following a tout will inflate your drinks bill! The basic premise is a bar with seats facing towards a stage. Girls usually dance on the central stage to EDM and dance tunes.
The most visible ones are on each side of Soi Seadragon β a long, narrow U-shaped backstreet easy to spot in the central part of Bangla. You can find other more adventurous Go-Go bars at the very end of most Sois in the area, or on the second floor of bars. All these clubs are well advertised by dozens of staff members walking up and down Bangla Road.
The shows are not totally male-orientated: Girls and couples are welcome as these shows are definitely an experience and something to talk about once back home. Prices seem to differ from place to place, more often charging around - baht for a small bottled beer and others, for some reason, have a high entry fee β sometimes up to baht. Most will invite you to 'have a look inside' before deciding if it is worth the price or not, so don't hesitate to do so. Here is a list of popular Go-Go Bars:.
Suzy Wong's has already become an icon in Soi Seadragon, and has been popular for more than a decade. Despite being at the very end on the lane, it has always been more eye-catching than any other bar, with the Chinese red lanterns, the rickshaw and the staff wearing Chinese attire.
Harem A Go Go is one of the best and most luxurious go-go bars in Patong. Built in what used to be Candy Club, it has been completely redesigned to create a tasteful and really comfortable place. Despite the plush red velvet sofas, fancy decoration and general appearance of a high-price venue, the drinks prices are the same as any other bars around and entrance is free.
