Soi Cowboy
Soi Cowboy
3.5
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Soi Cowboy is a lively nightlife spot in Bangkok, stretching for almost 500 feet and filled with colorful go-go bars on one side and bustling nightclubs on the other. The neon lights illuminate the street, creating a vibrant atmosphere that is particularly lively on the weekends. Some of the popular spots to check out include Tilac, where a scene from the movie ‘Hangover 2’ was filmed, and Baccara, which features a glass dance floor. Consider a night tour of Bangkok to explore Soi Cowboy and the city's most exciting nightlife spots. – Tripadvisor
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Neighborhood: Watthana
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- Asok • 3 min walk
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- Thomas AMiami, Florida691 contributionsFun night out in BangkokThis is a fun street lined with various bars, ranging from live music bars to strip clubs. Don't pay attention to some reviews that give the entire street a low rating because of one bar - if you have a bad experience, just move to the next place. Two excellent bars at the beginning of the street with great live music and reasonable drink prices. A couple of the strip clubs were packed with beautiful and friendly girls as well. Ambience and experiences, of course, vary based on bar.Visited June 2023Written June 17, 2023
- Cruiser7914852 contributionsCramped, crowed, and to aggressiveI had a hotel within walking distance and checked by for about an hour. Too cramped and busy for my taste. Found a much better place about .4 miles on Sukhumvit Road to the Ruamchitt Hotel. Soi Cowboy is about a building away from Soi Cowboy Downstairs large room opens at. 8 pm no cover, get a beer and look around.Visited August 2023Traveled with friendsWritten August 21, 2023
- Steven MFort Walton Beach, Florida114 contributionsFantastic night out.Where do u start. I walked this little bar strip looking for somewhere that looked like I wasn't going to bet hassled. I found a little sports bar called oasis and walked in and sat at the bar. Un beknown sitting next to me at the bar was one of the owners. Darren was his name like me from the uk also. We chatted and hit it off straight away he showed me around his bar. They have an up stairs air-conditioned room with free pool tables and an outside upper deck. Really nice food also me then gave me a well advised tour of the area where to and not to go. To say he was a great guy. I'd got ever go to Bangkok lookin him up and say hi. His bar Really is hassle free and that's a blessing.Visited September 2023Traveled soloWritten September 14, 2023
- Gareth K3 contributionsDolls house club 5 starGreat place to go and experience Bangkok , we went to Susie wong and the dolls house . A.Wong was interesting watching the girls pop the balloons and of course the ping pong ball … Dolls house was a relaxed and chilled strip club went there a few nights and started talking ti the manager guy called Dennis . Such a friendly guy that makes you feel welcome . There no pressure in the club you can just buy a drink and watch the girls .Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 26, 2024
- Bangash 李忠勇Pattaya, Thailand18 contributionsSoi Cowboy is Mini_Pathaya soi-6It's amazing street, just looks like Pattaya soi-6. It's highly recommended for single guys, go and buy drink, listen the music and enjoy young ladies's dancing too :). In every bar many girls are working, buy 220 THB beer for her and talk gossip enjoy and fun together but remember to do respect of her because many girls need to support family. I don't take beer, so I went yesterday night and bought the energy drink for 115 THB. 我想推荐你们去看看,喝酒,水 啤酒,那边很多小姐姐 和 美女们,如果你想跟一起玩玩,你要买 啤酒 然后送她。Visited February 2024Traveled soloWritten February 25, 2024
- Bill C2 contributionsAmazing ThailandThis was our 3rd time in Thailand and Bangkok. It is an amazing city with good transportation and lots of different things to do. Hotels are amazingly affordable compared to North America. Shopping centers are incredible and the food is amazing. It's easy and reasonably inexpensive to travel to other parts of Thailand either by bus, train or air.Visited January 2024Traveled with friendsWritten April 26, 2024
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Robby the Gardener
Brighton, UK6 contributions
Dec 2019
I had heard about Soi Cowboy and asked an expat friend to take me there. We went at 4 o’clock in the afternoon and it was dead quiet – shows how much my expat friend knows! We found that it starts to get going about 7 o’clock in the evening. After looking around on my first visit, I found that the Tilac Bar was my favourite for subsequent visits. “Tilac”, is the Thai word for “Darling”, I was told, and I met some right darlings there! I was also told that the Tilac Bar featured in the film Hangover 2, which was set in Bangkok. Apparently it’s the place in the scene where the main characters are offered guns for sale and Alan lets off one and hits the ceiling!
On a normal evening (when no guns are for sale!) the tilacs start dancing some time between 7 & 8 pm. The good news is that it’s Happy Hour until 9pm with drinks at normal bar prices before doubling. Make sure to order a couple of rounds shortly before 9pm, so that you can drink for another hour at sensible prices, unless you buy a lady drink which is double the price at any time. Some of the tilacs offer their companionship, but I always left before 10 pm, so as not to have to buy an expensive drink, and don’t know what that involves. In the words of the Roxy Music song, "Love Is The Drug", you can guess the rest.
On a normal evening (when no guns are for sale!) the tilacs start dancing some time between 7 & 8 pm. The good news is that it’s Happy Hour until 9pm with drinks at normal bar prices before doubling. Make sure to order a couple of rounds shortly before 9pm, so that you can drink for another hour at sensible prices, unless you buy a lady drink which is double the price at any time. Some of the tilacs offer their companionship, but I always left before 10 pm, so as not to have to buy an expensive drink, and don’t know what that involves. In the words of the Roxy Music song, "Love Is The Drug", you can guess the rest.
Written January 27, 2020
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Tom B
Luzon, Philippines394 contributions
Feb 2020
This is the only Soi Cowboy place that makes you buy a drink outside before getting to glance inside to see the bar. Two rude workers block the door. Even on a Saturday night, almost every nearby club had a poor crowd or poor dancers. So not being able to check out the situation before paying was another example of the tourist scams.
Written February 29, 2020
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chooch
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Feb 2024 • Friends
Do not visit the *****midnight bar*******, unless you want to be ripped off. I have been to soi cowboy previously and had an amazing night The 27th of February 2024 me and my friend, where walking down the street and we were reluctantly pulled into the midnight bar. The bar was very quiet three other girls tagged along escorting us to a table. I was sober at this point and knew what they were trying to do as the girl who dragged me in wanted me to buy them all a drink. I told 3 of the girls politely to leave which instantly upset the girl i was sitting with.
I told her that i was just buying her and her friend a drink so I ordered two beers which I noticed were on average hundred baht more than the previous bars we had attended. Then she stated she wanted a shot of tequila and a glass of Coke
I declined the Coke, as I knew I would be charged the same price as the tequila). I clearly stated to her just one drink each The big mistake I made was not telling the waitress my order order as the girl ordered two drinks without me knowing The waitress turned up with two drinks each for the girls So I immediately spoke to the waitress and stated I ordered one drink per lady Who basically tried to make out she could not understand me and was clearly in on the scam, I looked at the bill and it was already 1780 Baht. Because I had challenged the bill the girl who ordered the drinks started shouting, and being aggressive to try intimidate me which angered me eventually, my friend calmed me down and just said to me, we need to just pay this bill and get out of here as it was a no-win situation,
I just felt sick to the stomach that she could have ordered anything andI would have been forced to pay it. Thank God I was not drunk as I was aware of what they were trying to do and they still scammed me These girls were clearly trained in this tactic. This completely ruined my night and we left soi cowboy to go to another district.
I have been in Thailand for two weeks in more bars than I can count and they have all been good experiences.
This is the first time I have left a review on trip advisor as I normally could not be bothered, but I feel that strongly about this experience that I need to warn unsuspecting customers that this is a bad bar. Prior to entering that bar I had spoken to girls outside other bars who confirmed to me that this bar is known for that.
I told her that i was just buying her and her friend a drink so I ordered two beers which I noticed were on average hundred baht more than the previous bars we had attended. Then she stated she wanted a shot of tequila and a glass of Coke
I declined the Coke, as I knew I would be charged the same price as the tequila). I clearly stated to her just one drink each The big mistake I made was not telling the waitress my order order as the girl ordered two drinks without me knowing The waitress turned up with two drinks each for the girls So I immediately spoke to the waitress and stated I ordered one drink per lady Who basically tried to make out she could not understand me and was clearly in on the scam, I looked at the bill and it was already 1780 Baht. Because I had challenged the bill the girl who ordered the drinks started shouting, and being aggressive to try intimidate me which angered me eventually, my friend calmed me down and just said to me, we need to just pay this bill and get out of here as it was a no-win situation,
I just felt sick to the stomach that she could have ordered anything andI would have been forced to pay it. Thank God I was not drunk as I was aware of what they were trying to do and they still scammed me These girls were clearly trained in this tactic. This completely ruined my night and we left soi cowboy to go to another district.
I have been in Thailand for two weeks in more bars than I can count and they have all been good experiences.
This is the first time I have left a review on trip advisor as I normally could not be bothered, but I feel that strongly about this experience that I need to warn unsuspecting customers that this is a bad bar. Prior to entering that bar I had spoken to girls outside other bars who confirmed to me that this bar is known for that.
Written February 27, 2024
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Mayank Jain
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Feb 2024 • Friends
We went to Kazy Kozy to celebrate a special day after the Coldplay concert.
In a happy mood, we continued to drink and ordered about 20 drinks between four people in around an hour or so. This was with three girls.
The staff was very pushy with the repeat order for drinks. So much so that when the girls requested for a break for a bit, they pushed us out of their establishment.
Now, I understand that while their main objective is making money:
1. We were already drinking and tipping the band as well
2. We were still intending to order, just needed a little break.
It is poor to see how thailand, known for its hospitality, is being degraded by such poor behaviour.
There was no freeloading and mind you there was not a soul outside the bar.
Just poor poor pushy sales and attitude.
Mind you if this was their attitude with women, wonder where this place is heading.
In a happy mood, we continued to drink and ordered about 20 drinks between four people in around an hour or so. This was with three girls.
The staff was very pushy with the repeat order for drinks. So much so that when the girls requested for a break for a bit, they pushed us out of their establishment.
Now, I understand that while their main objective is making money:
1. We were already drinking and tipping the band as well
2. We were still intending to order, just needed a little break.
It is poor to see how thailand, known for its hospitality, is being degraded by such poor behaviour.
There was no freeloading and mind you there was not a soul outside the bar.
Just poor poor pushy sales and attitude.
Mind you if this was their attitude with women, wonder where this place is heading.
Written March 13, 2024
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Houlden1973
Leamington Spa, UK110 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
I walked in knowing it was
red light and ready to experience the noise, lights and girls. It was just so seedy. Young girls in bikinis with numbers on for identification and single old european looking men prowling. Definitely not an Amsterdam vibe. Left with sadness within minutes .
red light and ready to experience the noise, lights and girls. It was just so seedy. Young girls in bikinis with numbers on for identification and single old european looking men prowling. Definitely not an Amsterdam vibe. Left with sadness within minutes .
Written December 29, 2022
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Joe M
3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Get rid of the old mamasans and replace them with proper waiters that aren't trying to hassle you for drinks every 5 minutes. Most of the bars in this place are absolute rubbish, trying to overcharge, add on extra drinks, and rush you in and out of their establishments.
This place is absolutely horrendous if you want a good night out. Some of these bars and women have gotten so entitled that if you aren't done with your drink in 5 minutes they almost start pushing you out the door. There is a particular bar close to the end of the street that is also insanely irritating.
This place is absolutely horrendous if you want a good night out. Some of these bars and women have gotten so entitled that if you aren't done with your drink in 5 minutes they almost start pushing you out the door. There is a particular bar close to the end of the street that is also insanely irritating.
Written April 23, 2024
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David
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Couples
I met jack ten years ago in Europe very nice and honest guy. I used his tailor service for ten years now . Very helpful guy and he knows what he doing. When i went to his new shop in bangkok I ordered new jackets again which I don't need but jack knows what customers like and how to recommend fabrics for customers. Thank you jack for mine expensive jackets. See you guys
Written December 23, 2022
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Gareth K
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Great place to go and experience Bangkok , we went to Susie wong and the dolls house .
A.Wong was interesting watching the girls pop the balloons and of course the ping pong ball …
Dolls house was a relaxed and chilled strip club went there a few nights and started talking ti the manager guy called Dennis . Such a friendly guy that makes you feel welcome . There no pressure in the club you can just buy a drink and watch the girls .
A.Wong was interesting watching the girls pop the balloons and of course the ping pong ball …
Dolls house was a relaxed and chilled strip club went there a few nights and started talking ti the manager guy called Dennis . Such a friendly guy that makes you feel welcome . There no pressure in the club you can just buy a drink and watch the girls .
Written January 26, 2024
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JJ K
Hua Hin, Thailand172 contributions
Apr 2022
This usually bustling oasis of BKK-nitelife has not quite recovered as yet from the pandemic closures.
Dancing is still not allowed (as of APR 22) so the bars are struggling to accommodate the needs and desires of perspective customers. I'd estimate that 1/3 of the bars are even bothering. Most are offering outside/sidewalk beer-bar-like venues with little to offer indoors. The rest are darkened shells.
I'll be some time and take some changes in governmental policies before anything like the olde COWBOY is resurrected.
Dancing is still not allowed (as of APR 22) so the bars are struggling to accommodate the needs and desires of perspective customers. I'd estimate that 1/3 of the bars are even bothering. Most are offering outside/sidewalk beer-bar-like venues with little to offer indoors. The rest are darkened shells.
I'll be some time and take some changes in governmental policies before anything like the olde COWBOY is resurrected.
Written April 23, 2022
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Bill C
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
This was our 3rd time in Thailand and Bangkok. It is an amazing city with good transportation and lots of different things to do. Hotels are amazingly affordable compared to North America. Shopping centers are incredible and the food is amazing. It's easy and reasonably inexpensive to travel to other parts of Thailand either by bus, train or air.
Written April 26, 2024
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scowy68
Whitehaven, UK818 contributions
Can anyone recommend a good hotel nearby. I used Silq hotel last time but it doesn't seem to have any rooms available when I'm visiting.
AmitPaul61
Kolkata (Calcutta), India86 contributions
We stayed at Park Plaza. Opposite to Terminal 21 and 5 min walk from Soi Cowboy. Easily accessible at late night too. Was satisfied with their services. You can check availability directly.
I want nude party. Plz tell me address with contact number
AmitPaul61
Kolkata (Calcutta), India86 contributions
Try go go bars in Soi Cowboy. They have most of the nude girls upstairs. Chose, Pay the bar fine and bring to your hotel, as you want. That's the easy process.
ซอยคาบอยอย่าไปเลยคับถ้าไปไปเดินเล่นได้แต่อย่าเข้าไปดื่มเลยเครื่องดื่มแพงมากผมพาเพื่อนคนจีนไปนั่งไม่ถึงชั่วโมงโดนไป30000กว่าแพงจริงช้วยบอกต่อคนไทยกับต่างชาติด้วยคับอย่าไปเลย
globaltraveler97
Bangkok, Thailand39 contributions
Hi, Kamil P. I'm the local expert. I'm the one answering all these fellows with questions. What most of the men do not realize is that for the most part, the young ladies are really nice prople and they send most of their earnings and tips via cash deposit machines back to their needy families across Thailand and sometimes Cambodia and Myanmar. I'm fine.
jboymiles
Houston, TX20 contributions
What is your question?
En Soi Cowboy se puede tener sexo con estas chicas y cuanto puede costar?
AvisitoRinTown
Mui Ne, Vietnam99 contributions
Usted paga bien la barra y negocia un precio que es la forma habitual
dvbkk
Bangkok, Thailand180 contributions
Did anyone have the following happen? Because servers were slow and inefficient I walked to bar for a drink and bartender gal verbally demanded a tip. I always tip for table service but in the case of poor service needing to walk to bar is different story. Nasty self entitled bartender makes customer feel the only value they have is as money source.
globaltraveler97
Bangkok, Thailand39 contributions
Hi. Every once in a while we encounter someone carrying a large burden and who feels they need to take rather than receive.
99% of the Thai people are beautiful, so chances are you will not encounter another problem.
samdes
Sydney, Australia3 contributions
Is it true they only allow some people in?
brian6leighton
Flintshire, UK229 contributions
Help yourself soi be carefull, and wear a condom and put a lock on your wallet, the girls are very wise and do this for a living so they know the score, when your asleep they go, and with your money if your stupid.
Is there any russian clubs.
Des P
Sydney, Australia1,121 contributions
Bangkok:Raja Hotel – Sukhumvit Soi 4
This hotel is just outside the entrance to Nana Plaza. On the fourth floor, all 25 rooms are a brothel. Each room has a different Russian / Eastern European girl.
Are the girls in cow boy 2 safe for sex??
globaltraveler97
Bangkok, Thailand39 contributions
Yes. The girls must be tested every week by an approved physician and they receive a birth control shot in the rear end once every 30 days. Should a girl be found to have developed any type of infection, she is instructed to stay at home or in her place of lodging if she is from a distant village, taking the necessary medication until the physician determines that she is clean and ready to return to work. No worries, believe me. I know.
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