Must-see nightlife in Phnom Penh

  • Samai Distillery

    Phnom Penh

    The origins of sugarcane are in Southeast Asia, so the Venezuelan owners of this beloved rum distillery see themselves as bringing the tradition full…

  • Pontoon

    Phnom Penh

    After floating around from pier to pier for a few years (hence the name), the city’s premier nightclub found a permanent home on terra firma. It draws top…

  • Battbong

    Phnom Penh

    An always-packed speakeasy, Battbong is tricky to locate. Look out for the Coca-Cola machine at the end of Langka Lane and locate the hidden button…

  • Long After Dark

    Phnom Penh

    This place keeps visitors hanging around the Russian Market area long after dark with its combination of rare single-malt whiskies, Cambodian craft beers…

  • Heart of Darkness

    Phnom Penh

    This Phnom Penh institution with an alluring Angkorian theme has evolved into more of a nightclub than a bar over the years, with drag shows that drop…

  • Botanico Wine & Beer Garden

    Phnom Penh

    Bringing US-style craft brewing to Phnom Penh, this great little hideaway stocks Irish Red, IPA and other home-brewed Cerevisia beers. It is set in a…

  • Hub Street Cocktails

    Phnom Penh

    Cheap craft cocktails and killer street cuisine collide to great effect at this marvellous bamboo bar, beloved by expats and Cambodians alike. Arriving…

  • Sundown Social Club

    Phnom Penh

    Look at the Russian Market from a different angle in this funky rooftop bar on St 440. Head here for sundowners, including Club Tropicana–inspired…

  • Elephant Bar

    Phnom Penh

    Few places are more atmospheric than this sophisticated bar at the Raffles. It has been drawing journalists, politicos, and the rich and famous for more…

  • Brown Coffee

    Phnom Penh

    The flagship outlet of a homegrown coffee chain that has outperformed all the expensive imports to produce some of Phnom Penh's most refined spaces and…

  • Oskar Bistro

    Phnom Penh

    This upscale gastro-pub blends the bar and restaurant to perfection. Choose from creative cocktails and a huge wine list of nearly 60 tipples, while…

  • Harry's Bar

    Phnom Penh

    One of the most stylish cocktail bars on Bassac Lane, with an L-shaped rooftop terrace that heaves with the city's hot young things.

  • Foreign Correspondent's Club (FCC), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    FCC

    Phnom Penh

    A Phnom Penh institution, the ‘F’ is housed in a colonial gem with great views and cool breezes. It's one of those Cambodian classics that's still holding…

  • Hops Brewery

    Phnom Penh

    Hops has claimed a big slice of the craft-beer action in Phnom Penh thanks to its flashy beer garden with casino-style lighting and snazzy pool tables…

  • Le Boutier

    Phnom Penh

    One of the coolest cocktail bars in Phnom Penh, Le Boutier has an original menu of concoctions that pay homage to Cambodia's golden era of the 1960s,…

  • Duplex

    Phnom Penh

    A self-styled Belgian taverne with an extensive beer selection, Duplex is also a cool contemporary space that hosts regular salsa and bachata evenings…

  • Orphic

    Phnom Penh

    Suspendered bartenders whip up craft cocktails and deliver them to guests seated at plush leather couches in this slick riverfront bar, which hides behind…

  • Riel Brewing Taproom

    Phnom Penh

    This upstart craft brewery from a pair of Aussie and American expats makes nine of the tastiest beers in town. The tiny taproom is only open twice a week,…

  • Alchemy GastroPub

    Phnom Penh

    This is one of the capital's more stylish brewpubs, offering a selection of local and regional craft brews and some high-octane cocktails, with two-for…

  • Olala

    Phnom Penh

    Probably the cheapest beer on the riverfront, thanks to a generous happy hour that starts at 7am and rumbles on until closing (yea, that's all day!). The…

  • Box Office

    Phnom Penh

    This little bar is a popular watering hole for local expats, including a thespian crowd thanks to its role as a rehearsal space for theatre and arts…

  • Treehouse

    Phnom Penh

    The perfect place to decompress from the horrors of the nearby Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum over a caramelly cold brew, bubbly kombucha or earthy matcha…

  • Score

    Phnom Penh

    With its cinema-sized screen and television banks on every wall, this cavernous bar is the best place to watch a big game. It's not just the usual footy…

  • Pickled Parrot

    Phnom Penh

    This friendly spot with air-con, big screens, a pool table and cheap drinks is one of the few bars in town where you can wash up any time of the day and…

  • Happy Damrei

    Phnom Penh

    This cool little cafe is the epicentre of board games in Phnom Penh and has everything from classics such as Risk and Cluedo to contemporary offerings…

  • Embargo

    Phnom Penh

    Check the pulse of the local craft-beer scene at this intimate beer bar, where the friendly bartenders pour from eight taps of Cambodia's best. There are…

  • Epic

    Phnom Penh

    The superclub comes to Phnom Penh with the emergence of Epic. A huge warehouse space, its decor and design are anything but 'warehouse' with 3D mapping…

  • Blue Chilli

    Phnom Penh

    The owner of this long-running gay bar stages popular drag shows from Wednesday to Saturday nights at 11pm. Sunday and Monday are karaoke nights from 8pm…

  • Eclipse Sky Bar

    Phnom Penh

    Located on the 24th floor, this open-air venue is the dry-season venue of choice for big breezes and bigger views. The menu includes cocktails, wine by…

  • Bong Bong Bong

    Phnom Penh

    Secondhand clothes and first-rate cocktails join forces at this tiny vintage shop on an up-and-coming alleyway that masquerades as an urban street bar…

  • Liquid

    Phnom Penh

    A long-running bar on this popular street, Liquid has cheap drinks, an even cheaper happy hour and a popular pool table. There are some great tunes…

  • Vito

    Phnom Penh

    A popular retro club spinning some older dance tunes, from the ’90s to the ’00s, and even back to the ’80s. Popular with a slightly older crowd who want…

  • Starbucks Reserve

    Phnom Penh

    This is no ordinary branch of Starbucks, but a flagship 'Reserve'. Make for the barista bar for small-batch coffees brewed in test tubes and served at…

  • Doors

    Phnom Penh

    Self-described as a 'music and tapas' bar, the Doors is a sophisticated place with a long bar, mouth-watering Spanish bites (US$2 to US$5), expensive…

  • Red Bar

    Phnom Penh

    A friendly little local bar in the popular St 308. The drinks here are so cheap that drinkers find themselves lingering long into the night…or maybe that…

  • Tini

    Phnom Penh

    A cafe by day, bar by night, and art gallery all the while, tiny Tini excels at all with excellent cold-brew coffee, creative cocktails and frequent art…

  • Cheers

    Phnom Penh

    A real jack of all trades with good pub grub, cheap beer, big screens for sports viewing, and occasional live music. All this in a perfect riverside…

  • Library

    Phnom Penh

    Bookworms can hang out in this bar, where the shelves are stocked with classic reads. Cocktails and an early happy hour from 5pm to 7pm keep everyone…

  • 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.