About Buakhao Bourbon Bar
Buakhao Bourbon Bar is an American-style bourbon bar on Soi Buakhao. An expat regulars' stop for a curated bourbon list and classic sour cocktails in a wood-panelled American whiskey-bar interior.
American-style bourbon bar on Soi Buakhao. Suits expat regulars after bourbons and sour cocktails.
Why visit Buakhao Bourbon Bar
- Curated bourbon list of over 40 American bourbon, rye and Tennessee whiskey labels, the deepest selection in central Pattaya
- Classic sour cocktail menu including whiskey sours, Manhattans and old-fashioneds prepared by trained bartenders
- Wood-panelled American whiskey-bar interior with leather booths and amber lighting beats typical Soi Buakhao beer-bar decor
- Soi Buakhao location places the bar walking distance from the long-stay American expat condo cluster
- Open from 5pm to 1am covering the standard Soi Buakhao expat cocktail routine into late-night sessions
What to expect
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Local tips
- Cash is faster than card use 100 and 500 baht notes for tipping if you stay long
- Grab home is usually 80-200 baht across Pattaya after closing time
- Combine with dinner nearby plenty of options around Soi Buakhao
- Earplugs are sensible if the venue has live music and you are sat near the speakers
Frequently asked questions
What hours is Buakhao Bourbon Bar open?
Listed hours are 18:00-02:00 daily. Closing time is usually enforced by local licensing. After-hours options exist nearby ask staff for current recommendations.
What time does Buakhao Bourbon Bar get busy?
Most evenings the venue fills up around 9pm-10pm and stays busy until close. Friday and Saturday are noticeably busier than midweek. Arriving early gives you the better seats and a cheaper happy-hour drink before the crowd builds.
Are taxis or Grab easy to find at closing time?
Yes Grab works well in Pattaya and most rides home are 80-250 baht. At peak closing times wait can be 5-15 minutes. Saving the bar's pin location in Grab makes pickup easier.