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Nightlife & Bars · Pattaya · Soi Buakhao

The Bar Lab Buakhao

Pending claim Mid-range 18:00-02:00 daily
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The Bar Lab Buakhao — Nightlife & Bars in Pattaya
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Updated 3 days ago
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About The Bar Lab Buakhao

The Bar Lab is a cocktail-themed bar near LK Metro on Soi Buakhao. A younger visitor's stop for creative cocktails at bar-bar prices in a science-lab-themed interior with test-tube glassware.

Cocktail-themed bar near LK Metro. Suits younger visitors after creative drinks at bar-bar prices.

Why visit The Bar Lab Buakhao

  • Science-lab-themed interior with test-tube glassware, beaker shakers and lab-coat staff stands out among Soi Buakhao beer bars
  • Creative cocktail menu including molecular-gastronomy drinks with foam, smoke and dry-ice effects rare in Pattaya
  • Cocktails priced from 180 baht, undercutting comparable Bangkok molecular-cocktail bars by half
  • LK Metro proximity places the bar walking distance from the entertainment plaza for break-stops between rounds
  • Open from 5pm to 2am covering the standard LK Metro nightlife window into late-night sessions

What to expect

Cocktails 200-350 baht depending on bar style
Last orders usually around 12:30am with venues closing by 1am per local licensing
Mostly English-speaking and Thai mixed crowd in tourist areas
Smoking permitted in designated areas only following Thai regulations

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Local tips

  • Walking Street starts buzzing after 10pm and quietens by 1am plan accordingly
  • 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
  • Grab home is usually 80-200 baht across Pattaya after closing time

Frequently asked questions

Is there a dress code?

Most Pattaya bars are casual flip-flops and shorts are fine. A few rooftop or hotel bars require closed shoes for men and no beachwear. If unsure smart-casual is the safe option for evening venues.

What hours is The Bar Lab Buakhao 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 The Bar Lab Buakhao 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.