16 Best Nightlife Experiences in Siem Reap

Angkor What? Bar, known as the first-ever bar in Pub Street, has been attracting a massive following of backpackers since 1998. You can easily distinguish it from the other bars along the same street thanks to its massive signage which reads ‘Promoting Irresponsible Drinking Since 1998’.

Also, prominent are Angkor What? Bar’s black walls filled with neon-coloured graffiti by previous patrons, as well as raucous pop hits and dance tunes. The bar offers the usual array of beers, cocktails, and shots. You get a free tee-shirt when you order 2 buckets of whiskey.

Elephant Bar at Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor is arguably one of Siem Reap’s most iconic nightlife venues. Established in the 1960s, this elegant-looking bar features 1930s colonial architecture, dark wood furnishing, leather sofas, potted plants, and quaint elephant decorations at every corner. Compared to most bars in Siem Reap, prices at Elephant Bar are steep but reasonable thanks to its extensive alcohol and cigar offerings.

Drinks range from bourbon, cognacs and single malt whiskies to beers champagne and martinis cocktails. If you’re a cocktail lover, try the Airavata, a refreshing mix of rum, Malibu, banana cream, lime juice, sugar syrup and coconut juice, served in an elephant-shaped glass.

FCC Angkor at FCC Angkor Boutique Hotel Siem Reap features a full-service bar as well as an indoor dining area and terrace and poolside dining sections within a massive colonial-style building. Open daily, the restaurant serves authentic Khmer, Asian and international fare by day and a wide range of spirits, wines, beers and cocktails by night.

Due to the rather exclusive setting and location, FCC Angkor attracts a steady clientele that comprises affluent tourists and expats looking to enjoy a quiet evening in Siem Reap. You can often enjoy selected drinks at half price between 5pm and 7pm.

Laundry Bar is a rather funky late-night venue in Siem Reap. The bar is one among the long-established Siem Reap watering holes. You’ll find mostly expats here, and usually with only a few tourists around. The relaxed vibe makes it perfect for hanging out and having fun.

The main draw here is the vast music selection of 25,000 albums. While the music is great, it's not so loud that you can’t have a conversation. It has a laidback and convivial atmosphere. There are 2 pool tables if you fancy a game. You can find the bar east of the old market in Siem Reap.

Miss Wong Cocktail Bar is a classy establishment just outside Pub Street, serving a wide range of cocktails with an Asian twist, infused gins, and imported beers. Tucked away from the bustling Pub Street, this 1920s Shanghainese bar is fitted with paper lanterns, black lacquer screens, tasteful antiques and cosy leather booths while instrumental music plays unobtrusively in the background.

Miss Wong Cocktail Bar’s signature concoctions include China White (jasmine tea syrup, lychees, Tanqueray gin and Cinzano Bianco), Indochine Martini (vodka, pineapple juice and ginger cognac liqueur), and Miss Wong Punch, served tall with soda float.

Pub Street is Siem Reap’s definitive nightlife hub, where you can find plenty of bars, nightclubs, pubs, and restaurants that cater to any budget and preference. The street is a 5-minute stroll from Angkor Night Market, and is very popular among budget travellers looking to party in Siem Reap.

Not only can you find a variety of local, Asian, and European cuisine along Pub Street, but imported beers and cocktails are relatively inexpensive. Perfect for a night of bar-hopping, Pub Street’s nightlife venues are within walking distance from each other, offering happy hour promos and great music until 4am.

Silk Garden Bar & Restaurant is a good option if you prefer relaxing and drinking in a tropical garden setting. The acoustic at Silk Garden complements the garden atmosphere, and live bands provide great sounds several times a month. Expats, tourists, and Khmer regularly get together at Silk Garden for a fun time of good music paired with food and booze. Draft beers, cocktails, spirits, and aperitifs are all available. Happy hour at Silk Garden is usually held from 6pm to 8pm.

Soul Train Reggae Bar is relatively popular in Pub Street’s bar scene for its charming Caribbean setting and chilled-out ambience. Soul, funk, and reggae tunes are played regularly at the bar, though you can easily request your favourite songs to be played at this friendly establishment.

Happy hours are usually from 4pm until 8pm, with signature cocktails such as passion margarita priced for $1 or less. Set along New Street A in Siem Reap, Soul Train Reggae Bar is a 3-minute walk from Angkor What? Bar, another hotspot in the prime nightlife area.

Yokohama Restaurant & Bar is on the same street as the Angkor Night Market. Its 1st floor has a bar with 2 huge fish tanks, while the 2nd is a rather minimalist sofa seating area. The highest level is the most imaginative, with a very colourful mix of silk drapery, pillows, raised seating areas, a huge bamboo birdcage to sit in, and subdued coloured lighting.

Yokohama Restaurant & Bar has a playlist that alternates between soul, jazz, and blues. The menu presents a selection of Japanese and Asian food, though many people come here for the ramen.