Just wondering how many of you whether your Australian or not actually have been or go to the Aussie themed bars in Pattaya ....just because they have a Aussie theme to them?

 

i did it with the Irish bar in Pattaya, I actually went because i saw it on Pattaya TV that it was as irish as irish 

 

I know irish themed bars are a dime a dozen ., but i love them, they re always fun.

 

i went to Walkabout recently up near third Rd opp tonys gym, i was surprised when the owner told me there were at least 5 Aussie theme style bars in Pattaya.

 

Walkabout pub was ok, apart from the owner who told me to shut up as he was watching the NRL on the TV. ( As you do)

 

And of course the traffic which drove me mad at 4pm, the interior was aussie themed i guess but the food was American, , the owner seemed Aussie and a bit gruff .

 

i remember there used to be one in Walking street too but i didnt like that one, it had a “ infamous” sign at the door with racial type language aimed at a certain ethnicity unfortunately.

 

I guess if these bars didnt have a “ theme” so to speak they wouldnt do as well,

eg I probaly wouldnt of went to Walkabout bar if it was called Freds bar or something.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I steer clear; they are usually full of wannabe Hells Angels, confused about their sexual identity.

For me its a Gin and Tonic at the Empire club, my man takes me there in a rickshaw. I do appreciate them not letting the natives in.

I prefer a game of Bridge at the local club.....much more sedate

Only when they have the aussie footy on. Otherwise they are the same as every other bar

I am am an Aussie and I don't drink so I don't go to many bars, regardless of theme. Not sure if that helps you or not? I have occasionally had Breakfast at Retox and a couple others.

I also tell any other nationalities who ask that I am a Kiwi, only a Kiwi would know I am lying. I have seen and conversed with my fellow countrymen around SE Asia and many don't inspire me with a sense of national pride...

It's not so much about the theme, but rather "Is it a good pub?". Good selection of tasty food at fair prices, same goes for drinks, decent and varied range of patrons, etc. The theme can add to these things, but it's not a replacement for them.

Have to say, I largely say clear of 'themed' pubs. They have kind of become the McDonalds of the bar world. That said, I don't mean that I avoid any bar owned or managed by (say) Irish Aussie, etc. and I don't mind a bit of personal branding - but I would never go to a place like , for example, Father Ted in Hua Hin - simply because its only reason to exist is its theme. Comfort-food meccas are all very well (because that is what they are) but once they cross that line into being the Disneyfied version, well, as I say, really they've just become another mass-market outlet.

If they serve good beers on tap - yes.
If they serve local Thai swill - why bother.

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i remember there used to be one in Walking street too but i didnt like that one, it had a “ infamous” sign at the door with racial type language aimed at a certain ethnicity unfortunately'

Never seen aborigines on walking St

That place shut down.

The one near Tony's on 3rd gets a bit of a crowd occasionally but just your hardcore Ozzie Pattaya expat. Did nothing for me

Yeah I go to a couple of aussie bars here in Central Pattaya mainly cause they have the coldest beer in Pattaya by a country mile, there ain't many bars around Pattaya that even come close to these 2 regarding ice cold beer. 

4 hours ago, petermik said:

I prefer a game of Bridge at the local club.....much more sedate

Or maybe a game of darts?

Not taking the piss, but are all Australian men batsh!t crazy? It seems every one that I talk to, or casually meet, is unhinged.

10 minutes ago, soistalker said:

Not taking the piss, but are all Australian men batsh!t crazy? It seems every one that I talk to, or casually meet, is unhinged.

You a Moderator ? sounds like it.????

47 minutes ago, Oztruckie said:

Yeah I go to a couple of aussie bars here in Central Pattaya mainly cause they have the coldest beer in Pattaya by a country mile, there ain't many bars around Pattaya that even come close to these 2 regarding ice cold beer. 

I would love to know which ones they are - a decent COLD beer is worth a stroll....or in this context, perhaps a walkabout? ????

Not sure if advertising is allowed so a PM if you have time, perhaps?

 

To answer the OP........generally no (I'm a Brit and avoid so-called "British Pubs" in Patts as well.) As you said: "I guess if these bars didn't have a “ theme” so to speak they wouldnt do as well...."

1 hour ago, madmen said:

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i remember there used to be one in Walking street too but i didnt like that one, it had a “ infamous” sign at the door with racial type language aimed at a certain ethnicity unfortunately'

Never seen aborigines on walking St

That place shut down.

The one near Tony's on 3rd gets a bit of a crowd occasionally but just your hardcore Ozzie Pattaya expat. Did nothing for me

Jan's or Stoney's?

43 minutes ago, soistalker said:

Not taking the piss, but are all Australian men batsh!t crazy? It seems every one that I talk to, or casually meet, is unhinged.

You would be unhinged too if you had to deal with Centrelink.

There was a ThaiVisa topic a few years ago:

"What will you be doing on Australia Day?"

One of the replies was priceless... 

"Avoiding those places where Australians congregate."

 

Not taking the piss, but are all Australian men batsh!t crazy? It seems every one that I talk to, or casually meet, is unhinged.

We are descendants from the most violent criminals of that Era.

When we speak to you one side says murder the basterd and take his money

The other side says common just be nice it's not that hard.

That's the unhinged that your seeing

I know this is the Pattaya forum, but I always liked to stay on Soi 11 in Bangkok across from The Australian.......unlike many other places that 'used to be there' The Australian is still a good place to go, good Aussie beef, Sports on a dozen TV's and very good staff.    Further down the street is Mulligans Irish Pub, spent a fun St Paddy's day there  Corned Beef and Cabbage!!!! Guiness on Tap amongst other expensive imports........but you asked.  So if you are ever in town, try Soi 11 Sukumvitt.

3 hours ago, soistalker said:

Not taking the piss, but are all Australian men batsh!t crazy? It seems every one that I talk to, or casually meet, is unhinged.

Probably only the ones who choose to live in Patttaya I live in the North plenty of sane Aussies up here we don’t need theme bars.

Keep the others in the South.

2 hours ago, madmen said:

We are descendants from the most violent criminals of that Era.

When we speak to you one side says murder the basterd and take his money

The other side says common just be nice it's not that hard.

That's the unhinged that your seeing

Obviously history wasn’t your strong subject, far from being violent criminals the majority of persons deported to Australia and other Penal settlements had been convicted of very minor crimes including stealing a loaf of bread.

Britain was suffering major social problems and poverty the answer being move the problem elsewhere.

For the record I am not. Socialist and perhaps your post if you are an Aussie was tongue in cheek.

2 hours ago, Lacessit said:

You would be unhinged too if you had to deal with Centrelink.

That I can understand, one of my Aus friends has just had a big battle with that Department to obtain a part retirement pension.

They are insisting that his Thai wife who has never visited Australia and probably never will obtain an Australian Tax File Number as a condition of him receiving the pension.

Work that one out because no one else can !!!!

 

4 hours ago, connda said:

If they serve good beers on tap - yes.
If they serve local Thai swill - why bother.

Because local Thai beer is affordable if you are a regular drinker. Imported stuff ain't.

Need an Aussie pub that sells Four N 20 pies, dim sims and potato cakes, as well as icy cold beer.. I think I'm asking for too much though..

Need an Aussie pub that sells Four N 20 pies, dim sims and potato cakes, as well as icy cold beer.. I think I'm asking for too much though..

Not enough. You forgot sausage rolls coated in 2 inches thick tomato sauce.

 

 

Obviously history wasn’t your strong subject, far from being violent criminals the majority of persons deported to Australia and other Penal settlements had been convicted of very minor crimes including stealing a loaf of bread.
Britain was suffering major social problems and poverty the answer being move the problem elsewhere.
For the record I am not. Socialist and perhaps your post if you are an Aussie was tongue in cheek.

Lol my version sounds better than some dude caught stealing a spud

5 hours ago, madmen said:

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i remember there used to be one in Walking street too but i didnt like that one, it had a “ infamous” sign at the door with racial type language aimed at a certain ethnicity unfortunately'

Never seen aborigines on walking St

That place shut down.

The one near Tony's on 3rd gets a bit of a crowd occasionally but just your hardcore Ozzie Pattaya expat. Did nothing for me

But the music does suck which is why I like it. 

 

To see drunkards you don't need a themed bar

8 hours ago, soistalker said:

Not taking the piss, but are all Australian men batsh!t crazy? It seems every one that I talk to, or casually meet, is unhinged.

bob hope said aussies become more intelligent the more they drink.