Entertainment in Siem Reap
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Warehouse
A popular bolt hole for expats escaping the madness of Bar St, this ‘local’ has lured many a traveller in for table football and indie anthems. The bar food is more cosmopolitan than most and best enjoyed from the 45-degree angle of a satellite chair. Free wi-fi.
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Temple Club
As the night wears on, the only worshipping going on at this temple is ‘all hail the ale’. Loud tunes (often too loud) and some liberally minded local girls (some are actually boys) draw a dance crowd. Mad happy-hours from 10am to 10pm.
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Funky Munky
A Brit pub with a flair for food. Sample the brilliant build-your-own burgers, or try the slightly scary ‘Cardiac Arrest’. There’s truly funky décor, with artsy film posters, and a cocktail menu created for cheeky monkeys. Drop by on Thursday for the quiz; all proceeds are donated to local causes.
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Joe-to-Go
If you need coffee to course through your veins before you can muster the lustre for a sunrise at the temples, then sleepwalk your way here. Gourmet coffee, shakes and pastries, with proceeds supporting education and housing for street children.
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Laundry Bar
Put on your cleanest undies and venture into one of the hippest bars in town. Low lighting, discerning décor and regular DJs are all crowd pleasers, and the pool table has them queuing up in the early hours. Happy hour lasts until 9pm.
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Angkor What?
This is Siem Reap’s original drinking dive, and the booze-addled graffiti that covers the walls is testament to its enduring popularity. The happy hour (to 8pm, with bargain buckets of Mekong whiskey and cheap Anchor pitchers) loosens up the limbs for later, when the crowd bounces along to indie anthems – some are on the tables, others under them.
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Martini
This is probably the most popular Khmer nightclub in town, with a large beer garden and a dark, dark disco. Try some rom vong, the popular Cambodian dancing that involves everyone gliding around in circles and flapping their arms dementedly. We say everyone, but we mean foreigners - Khmers carry themselves with genuine grace.
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La Noria
The art of shadow puppetry has a history as old as the temples. La Noria hosts a traditional performance, plus classical dance, including a set meal. Part of the admission fee is donated to Krousar Thmey, a charity supporting local children. Someone once called it Punch and Judy in leather, but that sounds like an S&M fetish.
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Zone One
Count the number of hotels and restaurants in town and it soon adds up to a whole lot of young people with increasing cash to splash. Zone One is the club where most of them head for a night on the town. A few Westerners drift in, but this is essentially about young Khmers letting their hair down.
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Apsara Theatre
There are classical dance shows all over town, but the Apsara Theatre is a class apart, set in a striking wooden pavilion finished in the style of a wat, which plays host to one of the more renowned troupes around town. Sadly the set menu doesn’t live up to the spectacle.
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X Bar
X marks the spot for drunkards, dancers and those with a devilish twinkle in the eye. Just as everywhere else is winding down, the amps here are cranking up. There are early-evening movies on the big screen, pool tables and a skateboard pipe – careful with the cocktails.
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Dining Room
A sophisticated restaurant at La Résidence, the Dining Room plays host to classical dance performances. Unlike at other high-flying hotels, you’re not forced to buy an all-inclusive buffet. Offering fusion without confusion, the menu is creative yet classic.
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Molly Malone’s
If you’re craving a Guinness, a Powers Whisky or a splash of stew, then this homely Irish pub is the place to come. Bringing the sparkle of the Emerald Isle to homesick Irish and a whole host of honorary Dubliners, it also hosts occasional live bands.
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Ivy Bar
Commonly referred to as ‘The Ivy’, but no, it’s not affiliated with its London namesake. One of the oldest bars in town, it does top pub grub and chilled draft beer. Look out for Pol Pot’s toilet seat, pillaged from the ashes of Anlong Veng.
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Linga Bar
A chic gay bar that pulls a straight crowd too, it wouldn’t look out of place in London or New York. Now you know why you packed those glam threads after all. Don them, order a cocktail and release that dancing diva within.
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Arts Lounge
A stylin’ bar at the Hotel de la Paix, this contemporary art space plays host to challenging exhibitions. Cocktails are shaken to create a stir, and there are occasional celebrity bartenders and guest DJs from Bangkok.
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Chili Si-Dang Wine Bar
Riverside and with a balcony to make the most of the location, this is a tranquil bar offering a good selection of international and vintage wines.
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Abacus Garden Restaurant & Bar
This is an exceptional bar of alluring grace. A flourishing garden surrounds a traditional villa that serves outstanding food and wine.
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Beatocello
Beatocello has cello concerts featuring original music and Bach compositions. It funds free medical treatment to local children.
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Boosters
This casual corner bar blends delicious fruit juices to make an assortment of nonalcoholic cocktails and shakes.
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Aha
Forget fusion food – that is so passé these days. This is a fusion restaurant, launched by several leading designer-hotels and the McDermott Gallery. It literally opened its doors as we were in town and offers top-notch tapas and lighter bites, a fine wine list and free wi-fi.
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