Siem Reap
Nightlife

"Where to party"

Last updated on May 13, 2010
All information below is subject to change

In this article you`ll find:

Angkor What? Bar
Laundry Bar
Ivy
Red Piano
Drinking Cheap -- Local Supermarkets

Want to know about Siem Reap Nightlife?

There are so many tourists and backpackers in Siem Reap. So they`ve set up bars targeted at foreigners all over town. You find most bars in Pub Street and they`re open until midnight. But some bars close after the last guest!

Pub Street might remind you of Khao San Road in Bangkok. You can hear loud music when you enter the area, and it's hard to know exactly where the music comes from. Tuk-Tuk drivers guard each end of Pub street, and are ready to ask if you need a lift!

Happy Hours can be found anywhere and every day, and it's the best way to save money on drinking!

Angkor What? Bar

When I last visited Siem Reap in April 2010, the hot bar in Pub Street was Angkor What? Bar. Around midnight, it was already full!

What drew my attention was the music they were playing, and the contagious atmosphere! They play old and new rock, alternative music and the beers are pouring in! Buckets have entered Siem Reap's drinking zone, and cost between 4-10 USD. The Long Island bucket (10 USD) is the most expensive one, and it's fun to share drinks with fellow travelers!

If liquor is not your favorite, grab a pint of Angkor beer for 0.75 USD. Cheap cheap! They also sell large beer pitchers -- an excellent option for traveler groups! Did I mention they have a pool table? ;-)

Where: Pub Street

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Laundry Bar

Siem Reap Nightlife -- image credit: travelblog.org

I went to the trendy and funky Laundry Bar on Bar Street

Two words for you: Happy Hour!

DJ`s come in regularly to play techno and the place has a dance floor. If you feel like shooting pool, you`ll find a free pool table where you can sign up to play -- just write your name on the black board. It`s a good way of getting to know your rivals...oh..sorry fellow travelers! :P

It`s occasionally open until dawn which is perfect for night people!

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Ivy

A laid-back bar where you can start your evening -- they have 1 US dollar beers, food and a pool table. If you don`t like cheap beers, try the amazing cocktails!

Red Piano

-- On Bar Street

Siem Reap Nightlife

If you`re a fan of Angelina Jolie and want to try the famous Angelina cocktails, go here!

Red Piano is a laid-back restaurant/bar where you can have your dinner in their nice small garden/sidewalk. I chose a pasta dish when I ate here once.

Inside, you`ll be met by red decor, bright yellow lighting and candles. Many tourists, few backpackers.

Red Piano is a good choice if you just want to relax with some drinks and escape the wild parties!

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Drinking Cheap -- Local Supermarkets

If you can't afford drinking on bars, you can always buy beer at the local supermarkets in Siem Reap!

Prices:

Angkor Beer 300 ml (can): 0.65 USD
Heineken 330 ml (can): 1.25 USD
Singha beer 330 ml (can): 0.70 USD
Singha bottle 330 ml: 1 USD
ABC 330 ml (can): 1.45 USD
Chang 330 ml (can): 0.70 USD
Guiness 330 ml (can): 1.35 USD Kingfisher (can): 1.25 USD

Anchor pack, Singha, Chang, Black Panther (6 cans): 4 USD
Guiness pack (6 cans): 7.70 USD
Heineken pack (6 cans): 7.10 USD

Cigarettes (box only):

LM: 5.50 USD
Red Marlboro: 12 USD

If you don't want to buy many cigarettes at the time, you can get one pack for 1.20 USD (Marlboro red and light).

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