Rock Factory Pattaya

Rock Factory is a live rock bar on Soi Buakhao in central Pattaya. A rotating roster of bands plays every night, including tribute nights that bring in their own followers, and the band often takes requests from the floor.

Unlike many music bars, it runs a full kitchen with a menu that goes well beyond bar snacks, so eating before the band starts is a popular plan. Draught beer is poured at the bar, and big sports fixtures are shown on screen.

Rock Factory opens at 5pm and stays open until 3am every day. The music picks up from around 8pm, and arriving earlier helps on busy nights. Prices are mid-range for the area, and line-ups are posted on the bar's Facebook page.