Crystal Club is known as one of the larger and more renowned go-go bars on LK Metro in Pattaya. LK Metro is considered smaller and somewhat less popular than the world-famous Walking Street, yet it is often regarded as superior in terms of agogo quality by most long-timers and regular patrons. The role of Crystal Club in this regard is quite evident.
To be candid, Crystal Club, on its own, is not particularly noteworthy. While it boasts size and brightness, those characteristics can be attributed to numerous establishments. Nonetheless, the establishment stands out for a few specific reasons in my experience. Despite my extensive years and exposure, I have personally witnessed a couple of unprecedented occurrences here. It marked the first instance where I observed a dancer declining to entertain a barfine before midnight. Additionally, it was the first go-go bar where I witnessed a western nightclub-style approach, with patrons extravagantly showering the stage with large stacks of money for no apparent reason.
It’s worth noting that the practice of “making it rain” is relatively common in bars frequented by foreigners. Moreover, more mamasans and bars have implemented tiered pricing, hourly restrictions, and other measures that were previously unheard of. However, when I initially encountered these practices, I found them quite surprising. Thai go-go bars have certainly evolved, with a few notable exceptions, and Crystal Club is a prime example.
Locating Crystal Club on LK Metro is a straightforward task. When entering LK Metro from Soi Dianna, the club is situated on the right-hand side, marked by a prominent black sign with white lettering that is visible from a considerable distance. Typically, there are women stationed outside, attempting to attract potential customers.
Inside the establishment, one can find a stage of high quality, enhanced by strips of colorful lighting that accentuate the dancers. Notably, the dancers wear bikinis, which is a welcome departure from other places that employ obstructive uniforms. Curiously, there are some individuals who opt for shorts and belly shirts instead.
Seating arrangements in the form of benches or stadium-style seating are the norm, with less frequently used stools lining the stage. All seats provide a fairly unobstructed view of the entertainment. However, what one might not immediately perceive can be equally significant. While my experiences may not apply universally, they do provide insight into the establishment’s operations, a trend that is becoming increasingly common in many of the city’s go-go bars.
Regarding the staff, services, and an overall summary, Crystal Club does maintain relatively high prices for both customer and lady drinks. Although they do offer occasional specials like happy hours, these are somewhat limited. Furthermore, the barfine is on the expensive side. Occasionally, patrons may encounter restrictions, such as hourly limits imposed by mamasans, prohibiting popular ladies from leaving the bar before a certain time. These restrictions can make the place resemble more of a hands-off, no-touch strip club in the West, rather than a typical Thai go-go bar.
Additionally, purchasing a lady drink can attract a swarm of other women soliciting the same, which may not be particularly appealing, even if the women themselves are physically attractive. While many may envision being surrounded by a group of Thai women in bikinis as a dream come true, the reality can be quite different.
It is worth noting that a significant portion of the dancers at Crystal Club are indeed attractive. The establishment boasts a variety of slim or fit women with appealing physiques. Some are even endowed with ample busts, a feature not overly common in the Land of Smiles. While a few of these busts are enhanced with implants, there are at least a couple of natural and appealing ones. However, these physical attributes may not necessarily compensate for the aforementioned drawbacks, especially for experienced patrons.
Address:- 126 20150 33/126 LK Metro Aly, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Website : http://www.crystalclubpattaya.com/
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