The Penalty Spot combines a sports bar, live-music pub and casual restaurant at 498 Sukhumvit Road. There are screens throughout the venue, a pool table upstairs and nightly entertainment, with Thai and Western food available alongside beer, whiskey and cocktails. Staff interaction is part of the experience, and this is a much more social bar than a quiet place to watch a match alone.
Google currently places the venue around 3.8 out of 5 from more than six hundred reviews. Live bands, friendly staff, Thai food and the number of sports screens receive strong praise. Billing clarity, drink prices and inconsistent Western dishes account for many negative comments. The Penalty Spot can be a fun night when you want music, football and company, but check your running bill and menu prices as you go.