Siem Reap's nightlife extends to near dawn nowadays, with
the bar scene coming to life around dusk and the last several clubs and pubs
closing as late as 4AM. Nightlife locations are spread throughout the city but
much of the most popular areas are grouped along and around "Pub Street " (Street
8) and the connecting walkways: The Passage, Alley West and also the Lane. Numerous
of the Pub Street
area bars offer generous earlier evening happy hour deals.
Pub Street also offers a few of the newest operating bars in
city, such as the Temple Club , Angkor What
and X-Bar, occasionally open till dawn. Nevertheless the action isn't
restricted to Pub Street .
Less crowded, less touristy, much more individual places populate the city, some
along Sivutha and Wat Bo Road .
For anything different, look at one of many Cambodian clubs - DJs, dancing and
also a unique and varied collection of international and local music. The clubs
get started around 10PM and close by 3AM.
Bars and Clubs in Siem Reap 'Angkor
Wat'
Abacus
Restaurant/Bar: World Cuisine
Lovely French restaurant and bar with the white table cloth
and wine glass ambiance, placed in a calm garden environment. More comfortable
air-conditioned indoor seats in addition to nice garden patio. Providing a
diverse selection western trendy comfort food cooked on a wood fire - mains of
beef, lamb, pork, duck - Grilled Lamb with Rosemary, T-Bone Beefsteak, Duck in
Mango marinade and much more. Big selection of sides. Homemade desserts, ice
cream. Full bar, cocktails and a good wine assortment. Popular place. Just off
Route #6. Search for the Abacus sign marking the road next to the ACLEDA Bank.
Just off Route #6 (Airport Road)
11:00AM - Late
Tel: 012-644286
Alliance Café
Restaurant: French/Euro-Asian
Combining an art display space plus a gorgeous wooden patio
and outdoor bar garden. Art works on display within the sculpture garden and
cafe gallery. Regularly changing exhibition. Nice place to relax.
Wat Damnak area
9:00AM - 10:00PM
Tel: 017-809010, 063-964940
Website: www.allianceangkor.com
Angkor What Bar
The Angkor What? started it all. The signature covered walls
identify the Angkor What?'s long run in Siem Reap - the primary bar on Pub
Street (opened in 1998) and still heading strong...very strong. Greatly
favorite and sitting in the centre of the Pub Street action, the Angkor What? is
frequently busy through the night and well to the early morning hours. Excellent
audio system, good music, dancing all night, lots of fun.
Old Market area
5:00AM - 3:30AM
Tel: 012-490755
The Elephant Bar
Theme Bar
Atmospheric hotel bar at the 5-star Raffles Grand Hotel - a
fully restored, colonial-era classic. The Elephant Bar provides a refined
tippling experience in the nature of the bygone age. Full bar, fine spirits, cocktails,
wines and local and imported beers. Pool table.
Visa/MC/AMEX/JCB
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Charles de Gaulle Street
4:00PM-Midnight
FCC Angkor (Foreign Correspondents Club)
Restaurant: International
Sister restaurant to Phnom Penh's famous FCC (Foreign
Correspondents Club), the FCC Angkor goes on the tradition of superiority in
food, service and venue. FCC Angkor is placed within the calm Old French
quarter, among the mature trees alongside the Siem Reap River. FCC Angkor
provides an intensive menus of reasonably price international, fusion and
locally-inspired contemporary fare. Full bar, wine selection, cocktail menu. Comfortable,
airy, open first floor seating along with pond-side patio sitting looking over
the Siem Reap River.
Visa/MC
Pokambor Street
7:00AM - Midnight
Tel: 063-760280
Web Site: www.fcccambodia.com
Island Bar
Bar: International
Covered, al fresco "island bar" behind the Angkor
Night Market. Very pleasant, good service, good music. Full bar with draft beer,
cocktails and spirits. Great spot to relax while shopping in the night market
or to just drop in for an evening drink or two.
Angkor Night Market
4:00PM - Late
Website: www.angkornightmarket.com
La Résidence d'Angkor
Restaurant/Bar: Cambodian/International/Traditional
Performances
After dinner, lounge in the first floor balcony bar along
with a fantastic riverside view. Luxurious comfort, great spirits, wines and
cigars as well as internet stations.
Visa/MC/JCB/AMEX
East side of the river
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Tel: 063-963390
Website: www.residencedangkor.com
Le Meridien Angkor Hotel
Fine Restaurants and Bar
Angkor Royal Café - An superb breakfast location, just five
minutes from Angkor Wat, providing a multitude of Western and Asian food in the
tasteful ambiance. "The great restaurant to cool down during lunch break
or enjoy a traditional Khmer dinner experience." L'Angelo - "Aromas
of Italian cuisine will tempt you. Dine in the fashionable setting while
enjoying delicious food plus a fine wine assortment". Naga Bar - A great
location to rendezvous and unwind with live entertainment in the evening.
"Whether you prefer your drinks stirred, shaken or straight, the receptive
staff are keen to please."
Visa/MC/AE
Located at Le Meridien Angkor Hotel
Tel: 063-963900
Fax: 063-963901
Website: www.lemeridienangkor.com
Linga Bar
A superior cocktail lounge on "The Passage" (Pub
Street alley,) serving up a sleek, comfortable, contemporary space, world-class
beverages and fine New World wines. Siem Reap's first gay-owned bar. Attracting
a mixed crowd with good flavor. The main One Hotel Selection.
Pub Street Alley, Old Market area
11:00AM - Late
Molly Malone's
Restaurant/Bar: Irish
Popular, elegant, comfortable, Molly Malone's restaurant and
bar at the end of 'Pub Street' continues to receive excellent reviews from
customers. The wood floor and completed Irish decoration supplement the great
collection and superb preparation of a various Irish as well as other Western
favorites. Irish Lamb Stew, Guinness Pie, Salmon Steak, Burgers, Pastas, a
complete baked potato menu and much more. Full bar, cocktails and wine
selection. Unique and varied collection of Irish spirits.
Visa/MC
Old Market Area, corner Pub Street and Sivatha
7:30AM-Midnight
Tel: 063-963533
Website: www.mollymalonescambodia.com
Naga Bar
An ideal location to rendezvous and unwind with live
amusement. "Whether you prefer your drinks stirred, shaken or straight, the
mindful staff are desirous to please".
Visa/MC/AE
Located at Le Meridien Hotel
4:00PM - Midnight
Tel: 063-963900
Red Piano
Restaurant: International/Asian
One of the very favorite, well-known bar/restaurants in Siem
Reap. Situated right a corner of Pub Street, providing sidewalk, indoor and
balcony sitting with the superb view of the Pub Street landscape. The Red Piano
sport classy musical decor and a pleasant environment. Western fare including
pastas, steaks, and a collection of Asian meals. Good variety of imported wines
and a comprehensive cocktail menu (including the Tomb Raider Cocktail). Very
popular earlier evening location. Constantly great reviews from patrons.
Central location, 50m from Old Market
7:00AM - Midnight
Tel: 012-854150
E-mail: redpianocambodia@online.com.kh
Website: www.redpianocambodia.com
Sports Bar
Welcoming sports bar in the south portion of Pub Street
alley. Flat screen TVs with live sports. Quite popular place for the weekend
games. Pool table and friendly company to play. Full bar, draft beer, cocktails,
spirits, the works.
Pub Street Alley (north section), Old Market area
4:00PM - Late
Sunny Bar
Bar/Restaurant: International
Friendly tiny sports bar, with cold beer and full bar, sports
TV, pool table and friendly company. Affordable. Purchase one, obtain one free
happy hour for draught beer, 6PM-8PM.
Sivutha Blvd, Old Market area.
4:00PM - Late
**Happy Hour: 6PM-8PM
Tel: 077-600626
Temple Balcony
Bar/Restaurant: Cambodian/International/Traditional
Performances
One of Pub Street's latest eating and drinking venue - an
ethereal balcony bar over the Temple Club. Khmer-run restaurant serving Khmer, Thai
and western foods. Happy hour with 75 cent draft beer.
Nightly traditional apsara dance performances at 7:30PM - 9:30PM.
Visa/MC
Old Market area, "Pub Street"
10:00AM - Midnight
Tel: 015-999909
Bar/Restaurant: International
Visa/MC
Old Market area, "Pub Street"
10:00AM - Late
Tel: 012-234565
Viva
Bar/Restaurant: Sports Bar
Full menu of traditional Mexican meals with tortillas made
fresh daily. Full bar sporting the biggest collection of tequilas in town - more
than a dozen types at last count. Cocktails, Frozen Margaritas and more. Large
screen TV showing CNN, cable movies and the major sports. Popular place with
both expats and tourists.
Old Market area
11:00AM - Midnight
Tel: 092-209154
Website: www.vivahotelsiemreap.com
