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Phnom Penh
is a surprisingly good little party town, offering a dusk
till dawn nightlife and a variety of places from which to
choose - from dance clubs and sports bars to neighborhood
pubs and upscale clubs. Bars and clubs are scattered across
the town but as the city is not all that large, it’s never
more than a five or ten minute ride between places, usually
less. And there are several little clusters of bars and
nightspots around town allowing you to stroll easily from
one to the next.
The
riverfront area
has the greatest number and variety of places with dozens of
bars and restaurants stretching along Sisowath Quay and up
the side streets from the riverfront.
Street 104
at the north end of the riverfront area and Street 136
mid-riverfront both harbor a goodly collection of sports and
hostess bars and western restaurants. More than enough
places to bar hop they night away. Though most of the bars
right on the riverfront tend to close around midnight,
almost all of the the bars (especially the hostess bars) on
Street 104 and Street 136 are serving until at least 3:00AM,
some even later.
Another little huddle of hostess bars sits at the corner of
Street 108 and Norodom Blvd. Late night,
Street 51 between Streets
154 and 174 is a happening place to be. A varied
collection of more than a dozen bars including the
Walkabout,
Zeppelin Café, Howies and Heart of Darkness
are squeezed along a couple of blocks. The street’s busiest
after midnight with some places open past 4:00AM. Street 51
is also a good place to place to get a midnight snack. The
Walkabout kitchen is open 24 hours and there are a couple of
food wagons serving burgers, skewers and hot dogs that sit
in front of Howie Bar and stay open till 4:30AM.
For
live music
check out the
Bayon Pearnik
magazine and the back page of the Friday Cambodia Daily.
Regular venues include Memphis Pub delivering up live
rock & roll and blues every evening Monday through Saturday,
the lobby bars at the major hotels with Cambodian and
Filipino bands playing popular music, The
Winking Frog with a live band playing into the
evening Fridays and Saturdays and the Bopha Phnom Penh
Titanic offering a mix of live popular music and open
mike. Though not a regular event,
Sharky Bar hosts occasional live rock on Friday and
Saturday nights. |
The Pubs and Clubs
of Phnom Penh
 Blue Cat
Restaurant/Bar: International
International-style restaurant and bar located just 80m off the
riverfront offering a full bar and a wide selection of western, Asian
and international dishes including several German and Italian
specialties. Stylish decor and a comfortably cushioned and
air-conditioned ambiance. Good selection of beers and wines and an
extensive cocktail menu. Pool table. New all-night disco on the first
floor coming in October. Free wifi.
#34Eo, Street 110,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map
- riverfront area)
9:00AM - 1:00AM
Tel: 012-788105
 Bopha Phnom Penh Titanic
Restaurant/Lounge: Cambodian/International
Stylish, river’s edge, air-con bar and restaurant featuring the “Titanic
Band.” Informal jam session every weekend. Riverside starlight terrace
provides an relaxed escape from the dance floor. Full bar, extensive
cocktail menu and wines list. Apsara Dancing from 7pm-9pm.
Sisowath Quay, opposite Street 104 (On the riverfront next to the ferry port),
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map - Street
104)
6:00AM - Late
Tel: 012-524584
www.bopha-phnompenh.com
 Candy Bar
Bar/Restaurant: International
Fully air-conditioned, totally comfortable
24-hour sports bar and restaurant on Street 136 just off the riverfront.
Lots of hostesses, cushioned seating, relaxed atmosphere with good music
at conversation volume. Pool table, live sports TV, games. Serving a
nice selection of western, Khmer and Thai dishes - western breakfast,
pizzas, burgers, Thai food and more. Guesthouse rooms available. Happy
hour 6AM-6PM!
Visa/MC/JCB/ANZ
#24-26, Street 136,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map -
riverfront area)
24 hours
Tel: 015-691969
 Cantina
Bar
A “Mexican gringo bar,” a.k.a. ‘Hurley’s Place’. Friendly riverfront
bar set amongst several bars and restaurants whose curbside seating blur
into one another. Good company. Full bar, cold beer, spirits, the works
often including a selection of premium tequilas. Great Mexican food.
Fresh salsa and tortillas made daily.
#347, Sisowath Quay,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map
- riverfront area)
Cathouse
Bar/Restaurant
A businessmen’s favorite since the days of UNTAC. Friendly, welcoming
neighborhood pub atmosphere with lots of hostesses. Two pool tables. A
couple of TVs showing movies and sporting events. Big selection of
western dishes.
Corner of Street 51 and Street 118,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
4:00PM - Late
 Cyclo
Bar
Bar/Restaurant: French, Western, International
Welcoming corner bar at the Cyclo Hotel,
Café and Bar. Comfortable, airy streetfront bar and air-conditioned
café behind serving western, French and Khmer dishes. Full bar, cold
beer, draft, spirits, cocktails and a wine selection. Pool table.
#50, Street 172 (corner of Street 23),
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
7:00AM- Midnight
Tel: 023-992128
 Dream Bar
Bar
A/c corner bar a block off the riverfront.
Hostesses, music, pool table and drinks with a somewhat more relaxed,
easy going feel than similar places. Chat with mates, play some
Connect-4 with the girls, watch the game on TV, shoot some pool...up to
you. Hungry? Just ask, they’ll order in for you.
#38Eo, Street 118, corner of Street 5, a block off the riverfront
,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map -
riverfront area)
3:00PM - 3:00AM
Tel: 023-991369
 Flora Bar
Bar
Hostess bar on Street 136, just 20 meters off the riverfront in the
heart of the riverfront dining and shopping area. Fully
air-conditioned bar with lots of friendly ladies to keep you company. Full
bar - beer, wines, spirits, cocktails, lad\y drinks. Lots of games.
#5, Street 136, just off the riverfront,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map
- riverfront area)
4:00PM - Late
Tel: 012-366610
 Foreign Correspondents Club of
Cambodia
Bar/Restaurant: Intl
This is the famous FCC - still as much a journalist’s meeting place as a
popular tourist/expat bar and restaurant. Located on the second floor of
a beautiful old Colonial era building, the FCC’s open balcony provides a
spectacular, sweeping view of the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers. The FCC
kitchen offers a good selection of contemporary, moderne, and mainstream
western dishes as well as some of the best wood-fired over pizza in
town. Photo shows and exhibitions. Delivery. Bookshop. Fresco
Delicatessen on the ground floor.
Visa/MC
#363, Sisowath Quay,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map
- riverfront area)
7:00AM - 12:00mid
Tel: 023-724014
E-mail: fcc_pp@online.com.kh
Web Site: www.fcccambodia.com
 Freebird
Restaurant/Pub
Popular, extraordinarily comfortable a/c bar and restaurant with a
friendly neighborhood bar ambiance. Nice wooden bar and comfortable
seating, good conversation and a generally convivial place. Offering a
good selection of American, Mexican and other western foods. Excellent
service, always with a smile. Huge music selection. Hook ups and wifi.
Efficient, reliable home delivery.
#69, Street 240,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map
- Street 240)
7:00AM - 11:00PM
Tel: 023-224712
 Heart of Darkness
Bar/Club
One of the most well-known bars in Cambodia, drawing a mix of tourists,
locals and expats. Very stylish place, sporting a Khmer-baroque flare
that’s now common in Phnom Penh but had its genesis here at the Heart.
Feeling much more the club than a bar these days, there’s music,
dancing, cocktails, beer, pool table, continuing till near dawn. Busiest
after midnight. Packed sardine-tight on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Warning: There have been several violent incidents at the Heart
over the last few years. Some embassies have warned against
visiting the Heart.
#26, Street 51,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map
- Street 51)
7:00PM - Very Late
 Huxleys
Restaurant/Bar: British
A proper British pub one block off the
riverfront on the popular pub Street 136 - offering a truly convivial
ambiance, comfortable thickly upholstered bar stools and heavy wooden
bar, great service, draft beer, wine selection and one of the best
collection of spirits in Phnom Penh. Lots of single-malt scotches and
other unique spirits. Also offering a good selection of British and
other western dishes. Family dining upstairs. All fully air-conditioned.
ATM in restaurant. Happy hours 2PM-4PM and 8PM-10PM. ATM in restaurant.
#30-32, Street 136, a block off the riverfront,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map
- riverfront area)
11:00AM - 1:00AM
Tel: 023-986602
Web Site:
www.huxleys.biz
 InterContinental Hotel Lobby Bar
Lobby Bar/Live Music
One of the most popular big hotel lobby bars in town, offering all
the superior service, selection and entertainment that one would expect
of a 5-star hotel. Luxuriously plush sofa and bar side seating, a
selection of cocktails, fine spirits, single malts, a variety of
imported wines, fine cigars including Cubans, and most importantly, live
music every night, featuring the Blue Avenue Band playing popular and
contemporary music.
Visa/MC
#296, Mao Tse Toung (InterContinental Phnom Penh),
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
8:00AM - Midnight
Tel: 023-424885
 K-West Brasserie-Bar
Restaurant/Bar: International
Trendy, stylish, comfortable riverfront
restaurant and bar on the ground floor of the Amanjaya Hotel
sporting a relaxed fusion décor with hard-wood floors and modern art
around the walls. Long, comfortable bar with a picture-window view of
the riverfront. Fully air-conditioned. Full bar offering a good cocktail
menu, draft beer, a wine selection and happy hour (6PM-8PM) specials.
Also serving a wide range of contemporary Asian and European cuisine at
moderate prices. Great place for all occasions - business, family or
leisure. Take away. Visa/MC/AMEX
#1, Sisowath Quay,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map -
riverfront area)
6:30AM - Midnight
Tel: 023-214747
Lone Star Saloon
Bar/Restaurant: American
New bar and restaurant right around the
corner from the Street 51 entertainment area, serving up a friendly
Texas bar atmosphere and a selection down home good Tex/Mex and American
bar food - Baja-style fish tacos, Chicken Fried Steaks, burgers,
sandwiches and more. Happy, efficient service, cold beer and complete
selection spirits including Jim, Jack, José...
#16, Street 172 (Between Norodom and 51),
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
8:00AM - Midnight
 Love Orange Club &
Coffee
Club/Bar
Street 240 club and café - coffeeshop/restaurant by day (Khmer and &
Coffee Western food, kitchen closes at 10PM), Cambodian nightclub by
night. Very welcoming to foreigners. One of the few Cambodian clubs in
town serving a wide selection of cocktails and offering happy hours.
DJ’d music, R&B, rap, hip-hop, the works. Dancing till very late.
#32, Street 240,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map
- Street 240)
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Tel: 012-717666
 Martini Pub
Pub
This is the famous Martini’s. A legend since the days of UNTAC. Their ad reads, ”Bored, lonely, hungry. We
have everything you need!” and that just about sums it up. Lots and
lots of bar
girls. Generous drinks. Dancing inside the disco, open air restaurant with giant
screen TV outdoors.
#45, Street 95,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
7:00PM - 3:00AM
Web Site:
www.martini-cambodia.com
Memphis Pub
Bar: Live Music
The most
consistent rock and roll venue in town, delivering up live blues and
rock and roll Monday through Saturday. Music starts at 9:30 or so. Full
bar.
#3, Street 118 (just off Sisowath Quay),
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
6:00PM - Late
 Nay Nay Star Bar
Bar/Restaurant
Stylish, new little hostess bar on Street 102 just off the
riverfront. A/c bar, draft beer, full bar, cocktails, lots of friendly
hostesses, sports TV and Western food including some Russian and French
specialties. Guesthouse upstairs.
#5Eo, Street 102,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map - Street
104)
3:00PM - 2:00AM
 Nightlife Bar
Bar
Brand new hostess bar a block off the
riverfront just around the corner from the FCC. Promising lots of
friendly hostess, bar games (Connect Four, Jinja and the like,) a
comfortable air-conditioned environment and a fully stocked bar - cold
beer and plenty of spirits. Stop in and see what’s new.
#9, Sothearos
Blvd.,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map -
riverfront area)
4:00PM - Late
Tel: 012-242105
 Nordic House
Restaurant/Bar/Guesthouse:
Scandinavian/Asian/Western
Guesthouse, bar and restaurant in the heart
of the very popular Street 136 bar scene just off the riverfront. Full
bar, draft beer, lots of spirits (including Linie Aquavit,) all very
affordable. Also offering a good selection of reasonably priced meals
and drinks - lots of western dishes and a few very nicely done home-made
Scandinavian specialties. Guesthouse rooms available.
Visa/MC
#22, Street 136, just off the riverfront,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map -
riverfront area)
7:00AM - Midnight
Tel: 023-998676
Web Site:
www.nordic-cambodia.com
 Nyx Iris Bar & Grill
Restaurant/Bar: International
Slick new air-con bar and restaurant on
Street 136. Full bar offering a large selection of beers and spirits.
Complete menu with a large selection of western, Thai, Asian and local
dishes. Some of the most comfortable, thickly cushioned bar seating on
the street. Hostesses, music and dancing come evening. 2 for 1 happy
hour, 5PM-8PM, including some foods. Free wifi.
#28Eo, Street 136, corner of Street 5, a block off the riverfront,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map -
riverfront area)
11:00AM - 3:00AM
Tel: 011-220744
 Oasis Bar
Bar
Fine little hostess bar on the
strip of Street 136 hostess bars just off the riverfront.
Lots of friendly, attractive, attentive females to keep you
entertained, reasonably priced drinks, draft beer and some
pretty good music. Comfortable and fully air-conditioned.
Stop in as you bar hop up the street.
#3Eo, Street 136, just off the riverfront,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map -
riverfront area)
4:00PM - 2:00AM
Tel: 092-409177
www.oasisphnompenh.com
 One More Pub
Pub/Restaurant:
German/Alsatian/French
Cozy little air-con bar and restaurant
offering draft and imported beers, a selection of wines, cocktails and a
genial neighborhood pub atmosphere. Nice selection of home-cooked
German, Alsatian and international dishes. Indoor and garden patio
seating.
#16Eo, Street 294,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
11:00AM Midnight
Tel: 017-327378
 136 Bar
Bar
Popular, laid-back hostess bar on the very
popular Street 136 set amongst several bars and pubs and right next to
the happening 69 Bar. Lots of friendly hostesses, good music, relaxed
atmosphere, bar games and a good selection of beers, spirits and
cocktails all make for a fun place to while away the evening.
#17, Street 136, just off the riverfront,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map -
riverfront area)
5:00PM - Late
 Pickled Parrot
Restaurant/Bar: International
Popular riverfront-area bar and restaurant on Street 104 offering a
large menu of Western, Indonesian, Thai, Chinese and international fare.
Imported Australian steaks. Burgers, soups, salads. Well-stocked bar,
a/c and one of the best pool tables in Phnom Penh (slate). 9-ball is the
game. 24hr live satellite sports. Serving food and drinks all night
long. Western management. The mid-range Tonle Sap Guesthouse upstairs.
Spend $5 and get free Wifi.
#4-7Eo, Street 104,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map - Street
104)
24 hours
Tel: 023-986722
Website:
www.tonlesapguesthouse.com
 Pure Bar
Bar
Brand new Street 104 hostess bar promising a
comfortable air-conditioned space, full bar and reasonably priced
drinks, plasma TV and of course lots of friendly hostesses. Opening
soon, if not already. GRAND OPENING May 8. Show the advertisement from
page 27 and get 2 Angkor drafts for US$1 (till July 31.)
#21, Street 104,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map - Street
104)
5:00PM - Late
 Queen Bar
Bar
Fully air-conditioned hostess bar just 50
meters off the riverfront. Full bar, cold beer and spirits, free pool
table and big screen projection sports TV, good music and, of course,
lots of friendly hostesses to help keep you entertained.
#32EO, Street 118, just off the
riverfront,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map -
riverfront area)
4:00PM - Late
Tel: 012-870698
 Riverhouse Lounge
Cocktail Lounge/Restaurant
Elegant upscale cocktail lounge featuring a great view overlooking the
river. A very popular place, one of the city’s top club venues. The
place to be late night. International a la carte menu, extensive wine
list, single malt whiskeys, Cuban cigars. Dj’s everyday and special
guest DJs on the weekends. Private VIP room, billiards, movies, air-con.
Club atmosphere, open late on weekends.
Visa/MC/AE
#6, Street 110 (Above Riverhouse Restaurant),
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map
- riverfront area)
4:00PM - 2:00AM
Tel: 023-220180
http://www.riverhousecambodia.com/
 Scoop Bistro & Bar
Restaurant: Fine French and
Italian
Contemporary elegance, excellent food and a
brilliant wine selection distinguish Scoop as one of the most exciting
new additions to the Phnom Penh dining scene. A wine selection to be
envied, listing over 50 imported wines - French, Italian, Australian,
New Zealand, Portuguese and more. Also sporting a similarly
comprehensive cocktail menu and a choice of fine spirits. Serving an
good selection of innovative contemporary European cuisine as well as
traditional French and Italian favorites. Located in front of the
InterContinental Phnom Penh Hotel. Closed on Sunday.
Visa/MC
#296, Mao Tse Toung Blvd.,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
11:00AM - Midnight
Tel: 023-424457
 Sharky Bar
Restaurant/Pub
One of the most popular bars in Phnom Penh. Men’s pub atmosphere.
Happening night scene. Full bar, cocktails, shots, the works. Three pool
tables, classic rock, lots and lots of friendly females. Big screen TV
with all major sporting events. Balcony and indoor seating. Comfortable
bar seating. Full kitchen. Great Tex/Mex, burgers, steaks and Thai food.
Hearty portions at reasonable prices.
#126, Street 130 (500 meters east of Central Market),
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
6:00PM - late
Web Site: www.sharkysofcambodia.com
 69 Bar
Bar
Happening little hostess bar nestled amongst
a cluster of bars and pubs along Street 136 just off the riverfront. The
priorities are girls, music, dancing, drink and girls, in that order.
Lots of dancing going on, sometimes bar top. A place for fun. If sport
and hostess bars are what you’re looking for, 69 Bar is recommended.
#15, Street 136, just off the riverfront,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map -
riverfront area)
5:00PM - Late
 Steve’s Steakhouse & Greek Restaurant
Restaurant/Bar: Steakhouse/Greek
Saloon style bar in Steve’s Steakhouse in
Boeung Keng Kang 1, offering up a friendly neighborhood bar atmosphere,
a couple of pool tables and a full bar with cold beer, wine and an
excellent selection of spirits and cocktails. And of course Steve’s also
offers a big menu of western favorites and Greek specialties. Imported
US and Australian steaks, mouth watering burgers, authentic Greek dishes
and more. Free wifi. Open on weekends 11:00AM - 10:30PM.
Visa/MC/JCB/ANZ
#20Eo, Crn of Streets 51 and 282,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Lunch and Dinner
Tel: 023-987320
 Theary's Bar
& Restaurant
Bar
and Restaurant
New Street 136 hostess bar and restaurant just a block off the
riverfront. Fully air-conditioned bar and comfortable curbside seating.
Full bar, draft beer, spirits, lots of friendly hostesses. Flat screen
TV with sports, music and movies. Pool table. Happy hour 5PM - 8PM. Full
kitchen, serving western, Asian, Khmer and Thai dishes including western breakfast.
#31, Street 136, a block off the riverfront, corner of Street 19,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map
- riverfront area)
7:00AM - Late
Tel: 017-859318
 Topaz Piano Bar
Restaurant/Piano Bar
Upscale piano bar and lounge at Topaz’s new location on Norodom.
Fashionable but comfortable lounge atmosphere with nightly live
entertainment. Good selection of cocktails and spirits, one of the
deepest wine cellars in Phnom Penh and a walk-in humidor stocking the
finest imported cigars.
Visa/MC/AMEX
#182, Norodom,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
11:00AM - Midnight
Tel: 023-221622
 Top Ten Bar
Bar
Booming new hostess bar on Street 104 with the emphasis on dancing,
music and lots of very friendly hostesses. Bar and dancing on the ground
floor, bar, dance floor and dance shows upstairs. Fully air-conditioned.
Reasonably priced drinks.
#17, Street 104,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map
- Street 104)
Noon - 5:00AM
Tel: 012-249997
 Velkommen Inn
Restaurant/Bar: Western/Scandinavian
Welcoming, comfortable hotel restaurant and
bar on Street 104 just off the riverfront, set amongst a cluster of bars
and pubs. Full bar, draft beer, spirits, friendly people and good
conversation. Unique imported Scandinavian spirits such as Linie Aquavit
on the top shelf. Good restaurant selection of western dishes including
all the favorites and several very nicely prepared Scandinavian
specialties.
#23, Street 104,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map - Street
104)
7:00AM - Late
Tel: 092-177710
 Walkabout
24 hr Restaurant/Bar: Intl
Very popular, well-known, reasonably priced bar/restaurant in a
mid-range hotel. Full bar, full menu, pool table, all major sporting
events on TV. Giant screen upstairs. One of the few western restaurants
open after 2:00AM. Two more pool tables upstairs. Walkabout
enjoys a very loyal following and consistently good reviews from
patrons. ATM in front of restaurant.
Visa
Streets 174 & 51,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map
- Street 51)
24 hours
Tel: 023-211715
Website: www.walkabouthotel.com
 The Winking Frog
Bar/Restaurant: Western/Asian
Fully air-conditioned bar and restaurant on
the ground floor of The Winking Frog Hotel. Top-notch, fully outfitted
bar with cold beer, draft, wine, cocktails and a selection of spirits.
Big menu of western, Khmer, Thai and Asian favorites. Steaks, burgers,
Tom Yum, Nachos and lots more. Live music Friday and Saturday evenings
and into the night. Wifi Hotspot and conveniently placed powerpoints for
your laptop, even along the bar.
#128, Sothearos blvd.,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
24 Hours
Tel: 023-365399
Website: www.thewinkingfrog.com
 Zen Bar
Bar
Brand new hostess bar on Sothearos Blvd,
just off the riverfront. Fully air-conditioned, cold beer, draft,
spirits, darts, good music and lots of friendly hostesses. Happy hour
4PM-6PM. Come see what’s new.
#6, Sothearos
Blvd.,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map -
riverfront area)
4:00PM - Late
Tel: 012-253912
 Zeppelin Café
Bar
If classic rock is your thing, this is the
place for you. Sporting the best collection of classic rock vinyls in
Cambodia - over 1000 discs - a great sound system and Mr. Jun spinning a
brilliant selection of classics and choice B-sides, the Zeppelin Café is
a rock lover’s heaven. Full bar and pub grub (Chinese dumplings!)
Occasional live music. Consistently open very late. Highly recommended.
#109C, Street 51, next to Walkabout Hotel
,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(map
- Street 51)
5:00PM - 4:00AM
Tel: 012-881181
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