Must-see nightlife in Cambodia

  • Sidewalk Cafe

    Eastern Cambodia

    Iced Americanos, free wi-fi and Alaskan air-con make this cheerful cafe by the market an inviting oasis. Also serves burgers and sandwiches.

  • River Bar

    Battambang

    Locals flock here during the evening for the riverfront breezes and for the football and movies this place blasts out on its outdoor screen.

  • Le Moon

    Phnom Penh

    The Amanjaya Pancam Hotel's rooftop number scores points for atmosphere and views over the river, though service is spotty. Bring patience.

  • Mr Bounnareth

    Phnom Penh

    A charismatic vendor whose patented 'best iced coffee in Phnom Penh' has been living up to its tag line for more than 35 years.

  • Hangar 44

    Phnom Penh

    A custom-bike tribute bar with some beautiful machines on display. A good place to discover your inner biker.

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    Quay Roof Top Terrace

    Phnom Penh

    The Quay hotel’s swanky rooftop has river views, cooling breezes and happy hours (half-price drinks) from 3pm to 8pm. The creative cocktail list includes…

  • Man'groove Restaurant & Night Bar

    Kep

    Out past the Rabbit Island pier, this is seemingly the only proper bar in Kep, with lots of beer options (including US$0.75 draughts), good cocktails and…

  • Flowers Home Brew & Sushi

    Kampot

    Flowers is Kampot's hometown craft beer, with a half-dozen or so varieties that can be found in bars around town, including a lemongrass pale ale and a…

  • Wall

    Phnom Penh

    A newer bar from Phnom Penh stalwart Howie, this is more open-plan and inviting than the original Howies Bar around the corner. Friendly, fun and…

  • Zeppelin Bar

    Phnom Penh

    Who says vinyl is dead? It lives on here, thanks to the owner of this old-school rock bar spinning the turntables every night. The mainstay on the menu is…

  • Octopussy Beach Bar

    The Southern Islands

    This bamboo beach bar under a cone-shaped, thatched roof is centrally located on Saracen Bay where the road to Lazy Beach begins. Shots and cold beers,…

  • Banlung Reggae Bar

    Eastern Cambodia

    Ban Lung may be about as far as you can get from the Cambodian coast, but you'll still find a reggae bar ruling the backpacker bar scene. A tip: stick to…

  • Oh Neils

    Kampot

    The liveliest of the little bars on the main riverfront strip in Kampot, Oh Neils has walls plastered with rock-and-roll memorabilia and a who's-who…

  • Stevie C's

    Koh Kong City

    Dyed-in-the-wool Chelsea fan Stevie has turned his home into a sports bar complete with satellite dish and an Italian chef preparing the best pizzas in…

  • Seibur

    Phnom Penh

    The smallest of the many small Bassac Lane bars, this is an intimate spot for a drink.

  • Paddy's Bamboo Pub

    Koh Kong City

    The US$1 beers and pool table at this sociable hostel pub occasionally draw a crowd, though don't waste your time coming out here in low season. There's a…

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