Where to watch Melbourne Cup in Pattaya Thailand

The Melbourne Cup Horse race is being held in Melbourne at 3pm on Tuesday 3rd November 2026. Race time in Pattaya starts from 11am.

If you are in Pattaya Thailand, then there are a few good places where you can watch the Melbourne Cup live.

Sports Bars in Pattaya showing the Melbourne Cup Race

Boomerang Bar

Location and Map link

Soi 13 Pattaya – half way down – Google Map location

Restaurant type

Small Aussie-owned sports bar on the ground floor of the Boomerang Guesthouse; reliable for Melbourne Cup & Aussie sports. The Guesthouse has rooms starting from 800 THB (A$35) per night (low season)

Food Highlights at Boomerang Bar

Pub classics; relaxed vibe.

i-Rovers Sports Bar

i-Rovers is open 7 days a week from 7am – 1am

Location and Map link

Soi LK Metro – in the heart of the nightlife area of Pattaya – 12 minutes walk from downtown Beach Road Central Pattaya

Restaurant type

Australian-owned sports bars – my favourite in Pattaya! 20+ screens; “Home of Sport” – Melbourne Cup is a big day at i-Rovers! They have accommodations – rooms from US$20 per night.

Food Highlights at i-Rovers

Extensive Western & Thai menu; popular: Full English/Irish breakfast (sausages, bacon, eggs, black pudding), charcoal BBQ ribeye, pies.

Robin Hood Tavern

Location and Map link

The Avenue Shopping Mall, Second Road

Restaurant type

English Pub. Opens at 7am for prelims; reliable for UFC; family-friendly gastropub. Beer prices 80–150 (craft beers higher)

Food Highlights at The Robin Hood

European/English & Thai; popular: Full English breakfast, Sunday carvery/roast, steakhouse steaks, pies (e.g., Guinness steak pie).

The Robin Hood Tavern accept credit cards with 3% surcharge.

The Sportsman Pub

Location and Map link

Soi 13 half way down between Beach Road and Pattaya Second Road

Restaurant type

Opens early (from 8am); multiple screens. Traditional British pub vibe. Beer prices 80–140 (local draught ~100–120). Iconic pub with wall-to-wall screens; opens early for morning races; commentary on; lively crowd, great for groups

Food Highlights at The Sportsman

Western/Aussie pub classics: Steaks, burgers, pizzas, all-day breakfasts; highlights include grilled steaks, loaded burgers, and full English/Aussie breakfasts.

Hemingways Pattaya

Location and Map Link

Just off Pattaya Second Road – Google Map location

Restaurant Type

Largest sports bar in Pattaya – Multiple large TVs (25+); shows the Melbourne Cup; family-friendly, good atmosphere; expat hangout

Food Highlights at Hemingway’s Pattaya

Breakfast available until 2pm. Daily specials. Thai food. Burgers, Pizza, Steaks, Bangers and Mas

The Nest Bar

Location and Map link

Soi Diana – just around the corner from LK Metro – also entrance to Soi Diana from Pattaya

Restaurant type

The Nest Bar (previously known as The Nest Sports Bar) in Pattaya is a popular spot on Soi Diana featuring 10+ TVs dedicated to broadcasting a wide variety of international live sports throughout the day. Beer is around 80–120 THB for a local draught or bottled beer (e.g., Singha, Leo, or Chang). Front terrace area has 3 TVs.

Food Highlights at The Nest

Diverse menu of European

Fraser’s Pub in Jomtien Pattaya is definitely showing the Melbourne Cup as well as all the races from the Spring Carnival. It’s already posted up on the website!

What is your favourite sports bar in Pattaya or Jomtien to watch the Melbourne Cup? Post a message below

Last updated 22nd August 2026