Bada Bing is a long standing go go bar in Bangkok. Located in the historic Patpong section of Silom this bar is highly regarded among agogo aficionados. Does it deserve its reputation as one of the better bars in town?
What makes a good go go bar anyway? Is it size? Staff? Prices? Or is there some other undefinable feature that makes one bar with dancing girls stand out above another? Ultimately it comes down to a matter of taste. Though we can still still try to examine things objectively.
Bada Bing is big. It has a large staff that includes some very pretty ladies. Prices are on par for the local industry. Service is good. Overall it really does seem to check all the boxes.
A lot depends on what you are looking for in a venue. Some of us may be jaded by years of exposure to clubs of this sort. It might sound strange but it is possible to become accustomed to rooms filled with half naked ladies. Sometimes I have to step back and remember that most men have probably never seen anything like a Bangkok agogo. For many a place like Bada Bing is probably more than they could ever hope for.
Location and layout
Bada Bing is located on Patpong Soi 2. It is obvious and easy to find with large neon letters reading out “BADA BING” on the front of the building. There is an even more prominent sign further up on the building that can be seen from afar.
Through the curtain entrance one finds a rather impressive layout. Bada Bing is one of the larger go go bars in Bangkok. Like the previously reviewed Bacarra on Soi Cowboy this bar has two full floors of action. From the ground floor you can see up to the top floor. So you never feel like you are missing out.
You can sit on the ground or upper floor. The choice is your. The wait staff is attentive and ready to serve. They aren’t pushy about drinks though customers are expected to keep a glass in front of them. Tipping is not necessarily required though it has become more common over the years. Thankfully the wait staff here isn’t as likely as their counterparts in Pattaya to “forget” to give you change.
Staff, prices and summary
As stated above a lot of women work at Bada Bing. There are at least a few dozen dancers here. About half are attractive twenty-somethings with fit bodies. The other half varies. It’s a bit like the old Club Electric Blue used to say: “50 gorgeous girls plus a few ugly ones”. Of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I don’t begrudge anyone for trying to make a living. Besides one man’s dog is another man’s sweetheart.
Overall the gals who work here are a pretty friendly and entertaining bunch. They’re happy to sit with you and have a drink. Few can speak English but they still do their best to communicate. The typical uniform is a bikini set that is only somewhat revealing. I’ve never seen any actual nudity at this bar.
The women at Bada Bing aren’t going to get very hands on like the dancers in Kink or Windmill. But it is pretty common to see a big of cuddling or even a snog here. Nearly all of the gals here seem keen to get a barfine and head to a hotel room with customers. So there is a lot more going on outside of the bar.
Prices are about standard for a Bangkok go go bar these days. A beer for a customer costs 155 Baht ($4.40 USD) at Bada Bing. Lady drinks cost 200 Baht ($5.60 USD). To their credit the dancers here are no very pushy or aggressive. Even the mamasans are relatively laid back. Customers are basically free to have a drink and enjoy the show with little pressure.
The ladies at Bada Bing usually ask for around 3000 Baht ($85 USD) to go with a customer for a short time rendezvous. Overnight stays with guys are a lot less common and the asking price for that is even higher. This is all pretty typical of Thai go go bars these days. These aren’t the days of yore.
As one of the more well known a go gos in Bangkok Bada Bing certainly deserves a mention. The name of the bar might not stand out like it did back when The Soprano’s was on the air. Yet the bright lights, prominent location and large staff of women is more than enough to keep customers coming in and coming back. I give it three-and-a-half stars. 
Bada Bing. Patpong Soi 2, Silom, Bangkok, Thailand. Click here for a map. Open every day from 7:30 PM until 3:00 AM. Phone: +66 813-829-038
Some say that Cowboy and Nana are to scammy and touristy, and conclude that Patpong is the only place with a traditional vibe, do you agree with that assessment ? Cheers
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