Entertainment in Phnom Penh
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Green Vespa
A favourite watering hole for local expats, the Vespa has a huge drinks collections, including some serious single malts. It’s become a dining destination in its own right thanks to its original hearty pub fare and great selection of sophisticated specials.
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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 16:00 to 20:00.
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Salt Lounge
Sleek, modern and minimalist, this cool cocktail bar is one of the most gay-friendly in town. The original interior draws a mixed crowd, making for a great spot.
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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 17:00 to 20:00.
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Quay
Head up to the rooftop of Quay for big views, cooling breezes and happy hours (half price) from 4pm to 8pm. The cocktail list here is arguably the most creative in town, including zesty infusions like ginger and lemon grass.
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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 16:00 and 20:00. 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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Equinox Bar
Acoustic jam sessions are held every Thursday and Saturday night in this animated bar. Happy hour 17:00 to 20:00.
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Freebird Bar
An American-style bar also with laptop internet access.
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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 17:00 to 20:00.
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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 16:00 to 20:00.
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Zeppelin Café
Who says vinyl is dead? It lives on here in Phnom Penh, thanks to the owner of this old-skool rock bar, who mans the turntables every night. Fun.
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Rising Sun
English pub meets backpacker bar.
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Freebird Bar
An American-style bar also with laptop internet access.
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Miles
Live jazz Fridays and Sundays in a rooftop bar that offers great views.
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French Cultural Centre
Frequent weekday movie screenings in French. Ask for the monthly programme.
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Movie Street
Private viewing booths with big TVs to watch the latest Hollywood and European titles.
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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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Jungle Bar & Grill
An airy and relaxed riverfront bar that has speedy internet access for laptops and serves food until 02:00.
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Teukei Bar
Linger beneath Chinese lanterns and chill to ambient sounds and classic reggae cuts. Close to the Psar O Russei guesthouses.
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Peace Pub
A bar with reasonably priced drinks and regular quiz and movie nights, including some arthouse films. Happy hour 16:00 to 20:00.
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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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Zeppelin Café
Who says vinyl is dead? It lives on here in Phnom Penh, thanks to the owner of this old-skool rock bar, who mans the turntables every night. Fun.
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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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Fly Lounge
A newish bar that is turning heads. Enter the cocktail lounge, chill out amid cushions and drapes in the middle and then take a swim in the indoor pool, part of the small nightclub out back.
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Flavour
Located on the corner of the ‘Golden Mile’, this place was always destined to be popular and is a darling of the NGO crowd, with cheap beer on tap, cocktails and a menu that travels the world.
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