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Apsara Arts Association
Apsara Arts Association teaches students the fine art of Khmer royal ballet. You can catch them training if you pop into the centres. Alternating performances of classical dance and folk dance are held at Apsara every Saturday at (admission US$5 ).
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Blue Chilli
Gay-friendly, this contemporary bar is a good place for some banter and boogying. It also has some private booths for those more intimate moments.
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Elephant Bar
The signature bar of the Raffles-owned Hotel Le Royal, this is a sophisticated spot that offers two-for-one happy hours between and . Play pool, and tuck into the free chips and salsa. Enjoy two original Singapore slings for around US$7 or so.
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Elsewhere Bar
Why go Elsewhere? Ambient vibes, lush garden setting, great drinks menu and a beckoning swimming pool, that's why! Happy hour to .
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Equinox Bar
Acoustic jam sessions are held every Thursday and Saturday night in this animated bar. Happy hour to .
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French Cultural Centre
Frequent weekday movie screenings in French. Ask for the monthly programme.
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Gasolina
Filled with the sensual sounds of South America, this Latin bar is housed in a simple Spanish-style villa with a large garden. Chilean wines accompany cocktails on the drinks list and salsa lessons are held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.
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Green Vespa
This bar is full of spirit, of both the character and alcohol variety.
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Gym Bar
This is the number-one sports bar in town - you won't see a better selection of big screens in this part of the world. Cold beer, pub grub and a rowdy crowd for the big games.
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Heart of Darkness
The Heart of Business these days, this is more a nightclub than a bar but remains a place to see and be seen. Be very wary of large gangs of rich young Khmers here…some are children of the elite and rely on their bodyguards to do their dirty work.
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Jungle Bar & Grill
An airy and relaxed riverfront bar that has speedy internet access for laptops and serves food until .
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Magic Sponge
The healthy dose of double shots aside, this little bar is a friendly spot for exchanging travel tales and perhaps a game or two of cards.
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Memphis Pub
Live rock and blues can be enjoyed most nights but weekends are the best, when it really gets going.
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Monsoon
This is a cool little bar with an inviting atmosphere, moody music and a good selection of international drops to get you warmed up. Happy hour to .
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Movie Street
Private viewing booths with big TVs to watch the latest Hollywood and European titles.
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Peace Pub
A bar with reasonably priced drinks and regular quiz and movie nights, including some arthouse films. Happy hour to .
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Pontoon Lounge
Floating on the Tonlé Sap at the end of Ph 108, this modish bar with its house and electro DJs is where the beautiful people come. Happy hour to .
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Riverhouse Lounge
Housed in a beautiful colonial building with grand views over the balcony, this richly decorated lounge has regular DJ nights and happy hour to .
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Riverside Bar & Bistro
A mainstay of the riverfront scene, it often has bands jamming away in the back room at weekends. Happy hour is a liver-threatening noon to .
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Royal University of Fine Arts
The Royal University of Fine Arts teaches students the fine art of Khmer royal ballet. You can catch them training if you pop in.
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Salt Lounge
There are not many full-blown nightclubs in town; this industrial-looking nightclub of steel and strategic lights is probably the best of them. It plays host to regular guest DJs, is gay-friendly and has a decent menu of cocktails and shooters.
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Talkin to a Stranger
The strangers here must be very good-humoured as this place is always filled with convivial cheer. A great garden bar that is very popular with local expats, it hosts regular shows and events with live bands sometimes performing.
