Discover LK Metro, Pattaya's intimate nightlife hub. Browse GoGo bars, beer bars, and late-night venues in this compact, expat-friendly area.
LK Metro is a compact, L-shaped street running off Soi Buakhao that has become one of Pattaya's most popular nightlife areas. If Walking Street is the full-scale spectacle, LK Metro is a scaled-down version that is easier to navigate, generally cheaper, and less chaotic. The street packs GoGo bars, beer bars, sports bars, and cocktail lounges into a short stretch that can be explored in a single evening. Notable venues include Oasis Cocktail Lounge, which offers a more refined atmosphere with comfortable seating and craft cocktails — a noticeable step up from the typical bar. Trench Town brings a reggae theme with live music and a genuinely laid-back vibe, attracting a different crowd from the GoGo scene. Scooter's Bar leans into a UK mod and northern soul theme with vintage decor and era-appropriate music. For GoGo bars, Crystal, Champagne, and Showgirls are among the established options, with pricing that sits in the middle compared to Walking Street — noticeably cheaper, with bars that tend to be less pushy than their Walking Street counterparts. LK Metro picks up around 7:00 to 8:00 PM and stays active until the early hours. Its location off Soi Buakhao makes it easily accessible from the Soi Buakhao and Tree Town areas, creating a natural nightlife circuit for visitors who want to explore multiple areas in one evening. The area is well-lit and feels safe, with a mix of tourists, expats, and Thai visitors throughout the night.
Popular establishments in LK Metro include Bar Code, Bar Fine, Billabong Bar, Boom Bar, Catch Me.
LK Metro packs a surprising amount of nightlife into a compact area. You'll find GoGo bars, beer bars, sports bars, and late-night food spots all within a few minutes' walk. The atmosphere is notably friendlier and more intimate than Walking Street. Many regulars and expats consider it their home base.
Access LK Metro from Soi Diana off Soi Buakhao — it's easy to miss if you don't know where to look. The area is compact enough to explore every bar in one evening. Try combining your visit with the Soi Buakhao area for a full night out. Many bars have happy hour specials in the early evening.