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Bad Beach Bangkok

A Soi Cowboy go-go with outdoor seats and a friendly rep, but watch your tab like a hawk.

4.2(34)Sukhumvit MRT Station · 2 min walk
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Plan your visit

Hours
Daily 19:00–03:00
Getting there
Sukhumvit MRT Station
2 min walk

Carry Your Passport or a Copy

Clubs and some bars check IDs strictly, the big clubs most of all. A photo of your passport info page on your phone usually works, but carrying a laminated photocopy is safer.

Details

Full opening hours
Monday19:00–03:00
Tuesday19:00–03:00
Wednesday19:00–03:00
Thursday19:00–03:00
Friday19:00–03:00
Saturday19:00–03:00
Sunday19:00–03:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

Go-go bars on Soi Cowboy live or die on how hard they push, and this one splits the room. Plenty of drinkers say there's no hustle at all. You sit outside with a smoke, watch the strip do its thing, chat to the manager Pai, and nobody leans on you. Others tell a different story, with drinks they never ordered landing on the bill and staff buying rounds for themselves and passing the tab across. Both versions come from the same bar, which tells you the night depends a lot on who's working and how alert you are.

So treat it as a place with two seating options and one rule. Outdoor is the calmer choice and a decent perch for people-watching without stepping into the indoor scene. Indoor is what you'd expect from the strip. Either way, ask what a drink costs before you nod, decline anything you didn't order, and ask for the bill early rather than at closing.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Reviews from Google

Best little bar / club on the strip . No scams, friendly staff , sit outside and enjoy the views, or sit inside and enjoy the girls …. No hassles . And say hi to the awesome manager Pai 🙏🏼

If you can let some coins flow it is possible to have a wild memory that is the dream of a man that could be etched on your tombstone

Please be careful of this place my first time in this bar was Brilliant. So I decided when I came back to Thailand to visit them again this time around it was dreadful. I had staff members buying their self drinks and giving me the bill When I told them that no more drinks would be brought as I had no money left on me they Said a member of staff will come with me back to my hotel so I can pick up more money so when I was at my hotel, this member of staff offered me a bar buy I agreed and I gave 2000 baht Then as soon as I gave the money they said it’s time to go as the tuck tuck was outside waiting. so we arrive back at the bar. The staff continued to order drinks for their selfs and the rest of the bar staff without my consent when I said that was enough and decided to walk out The person who came back to my hotel which I gave 2000 earlier offered me to bar buy that person and another girl so I Ask how much they said 6000 I then said I’ve already gave you 2000 then they reduce the price down to 5600 bart I paid that then they took me to another bar and at that bar I had one Heineken I offered to buy them one drink each then they decided to buy two of the bar staff drinks in total. I ended up paying 11,000 baht. after I was told that price, I reluctantly paid it extremely annoyed the two Girls walked me into a taxi rank Put me in a taxi and said bye. so if you are planning to visit this bar, please be extremely careful and make it clear. They do not buy drinks on your behalf in total that one evening I have spent 111,000 baht which has now ruined my time in Bangkok. I will never go back there again.

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PHP6+RQV Badbeach Bangkok, Soi Cowboy, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand

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Tips for Visiting Nightlife & Bars

Know the Closing Times

Legal closing time is 2 AM for most venues, though enforcement varies. In Bangkok's designated entertainment zones (RCA, Silom Soi 2/4, Khao San), some clubs stay open until 4 AM. Islands tend to be more relaxed about hours.

Buy Bucket Drinks Cautiously

Island bucket drinks (mixed spirits in a small bucket) are cheap and fun but notoriously strong and inconsistent. Stick to one, stay hydrated, and never leave your drink unattended at beach parties.

Arrange Your Ride Home

Use Grab (ride-hailing app) to get home safely — taxis outside nightlife areas late at night often refuse meters. Set up the app before going out, and keep your phone charged.

Bad Beach Bangkok: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bad Beach Bangkok worth visiting?

Bad Beach Bangkok holds a 4.2★ rating from 34 Google reviews — a strong rating for nightlife & bars in Bangkok.

What are the opening hours of Bad Beach Bangkok?

Bad Beach Bangkok is typically open 19:00–03:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

When is the best time to visit Bad Beach Bangkok?

The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).

Where is Bad Beach Bangkok located?

Bad Beach Bangkok is at PHP6+RQV Badbeach Bangkok, Soi Cowboy, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).

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