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While Patong's discos and dance clubs don't compare in size or sophistication
with their Ibiza counterparts, they do offer a groovy fun atmosphere. The fashion
police are noticeably absent, which makes for a friendly and generally welcoming
place to groove, so before you say " I don't dance," check them out;
but not before 11pm! Seduction Discotheque
Seduction Discotheque has raised the bar for disco's in Patong. Located
at the northern end of Soi Bangla, to find it you just have to look for the red
carpet that leads to the door! Big name DJ's from Bangkok and around the world
play here on occasion, one of which is Judge Jules (UK).
A mixed Thai and
tourist crowd packs the club most nights of the week to party to whatever's hot
with an R&B theme on the first floor and house/dance on the second, a vivacious
atmosphere is virtually guaranteed. Swanky décor includes colour changing
chandeliers which hang above the bars, on the second floor the circular DJ booth
is raised up in the middle of the dancefloor which also has palm trees dotted
around. Unusually for a disco the even the toilets are plush and clean!
Banana
Disco
The oldest and one of the most popular discos in Patong still packs
em' in after 10 years! An outdoor bar area directly in front of the air-conditioned
disco, usually has a live band until around 11pm, and makes an ideal venue to
survey the talent before before getting up-close-and-personal inside.
Despite
the crowds (especially around midnight) Banana rarely has any trouble, mainly
due to good music, efficient bar staff and strict ID policy that keeps the very
young out.
A cover charge (200 Baht which includes the first drink) ensures Patong's
working ladies remain at arms length - at least for most of the week. Mainly House
music with some old favs depending on the crowd. Patong's international crowd
ensures you'll never have the same experience twice. Located right on the Beach
Road, close the entrance of Soi Bangla.
Safari Disco and Pub
Patong's
late night disco venue, Safari often stays open long after everywhere else has
closed. Outside speakers mean you can dance indoors or outside where bar areas
are set up among the rocks and greenery. Faux rocks surround a pond in a lovable
kitsch jungle type atmosphere. As well as grooving to the sounds, you can also
show off on the climbing wall outside, or listen to live bands in the air-conditioned
inside.
Safari only gets going after midnight and heats up in the wee hours.
Since most people have already had a few drinks, the mood here is almost always
buoyant with good music that keeps just keeps it going. Safari seems to stay open
later than the other discos. Free entry.
Located on the outskirts of town,
on the road towards Karon, just south of Patong.
Tiger Disco and Bars
Enter the slightly surreal world of Tiger! Crouching tigers and a fantastic
hooded cobra mark the entrance to this extravagant entertainment venue just off
Soi Bangla. It's like entering a set from the Flintstones!
Downstairs, the
bars offering a platter of groovy music and pole dancers draw in a mixed international
crowd looking for a party! Designed like a colourful and rather bizarre cave,
outdoor bars like the Hot Rock Bar occupy the main ground level while the disco
located an upper floor above the bars is usually packed most nights of the week.
Hang around the bars and be entertained by the girls. Located Soi Bangla.
Baya
Beach
One of Patong's original hot spots, Baya Beach always seems to be
celebrating a party of some sort! The entrance is often covered in balloons and
the girls appeal to male egos by wearing outfits last seen on Barbie in the 90's.
Baya is a kind of legendary mini-disco and party place which you either love or
hate.
VIPNext door, VIP with its shiny chrome interior,
still draws a Thai and international crowd of Patong party-goers with a mix of
excellent music and a mini dance floor. Across the road, Rio seems to have
broken out of the mould with salsa sounds - an excellent alternative to the pounding
rock belted out by 90% of Patong's bar owners, and comfy seats! All located at
the junction of Rat-U-Thit Rd and Bangla Rd. | 
