Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Phnom Penh Bars at a Glance

Garage Bar (9 Street 110)
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For lively atmosphere, great value, central location, and an absolutely killer playlist, Garage bar is the place to be. This Phnom Penh spot is quickly becoming an institution and delivers the no-frills bar experience every intrepid traveller is after. Wash down a hunger-busting burger or hot dog with an ice-cold local draught beer while soaking up the vibrant sights and sounds of street-side Phnom Penh. Put in a request for your favorite tune and the friendly staff at Garage are more than happy to oblige-provided you're got good taste! Be warned, Garage Bar is the welcoming kind of place you'll find yourself becoming a regular at before you know it. The mix of locals, expats and tourists that hang out at Garage make this an eclectic and engaging place to be.

KWest (1Street 154)
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Unwind in sophisticated style at KWest on the riverfront. Enjoy a sensational view as the light dims over the Tonle Sap River and the nightlife flickers into action, while you nurse an expertly prepared cocktail or sip on one of their many international wines. A favorite of upmarket locals and discerning traveller alike, KWest provides a warm and inviting ambience away from the thrumming rhythm of the street outside. With an extensive and inviting dining menu, KWest is not just  destination for your evening tipple. Make a night of it and enjoy the fabulous international fare on offer, before capping the evening with a through sampling of their range of delicious beverages. Get in at 6:00pm to make the most of their happy hour which run until 8:00pm daily.

Ludwik Beer Garden (28 Street 350)
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Germany may be know for its beer gardens but so is Cambodia, so you know when you take a German beer garden and put it in the heart of Phnom Penh, you're in for a special mix. This German-run establishment melds the best of German and Cambodian drinking and dining fantastic effect. Just around the corner from Toul Sleng Museum, this spacious evening spent in good company. There's no need to kick on the next spot when you find the place with an atmosphere like this; simply relax, sample a Paulaner Bavarian beer (or two, or three), and let the good times roll. And, with a sensational selection of continental and Khmer cuisine on offer, you won't be in any danger of imbibing on an empty stomach!

Riverhouse Asean Bistro (157 Sosowath Quay)
Riverhouse Lounge Photo from: Google
Phnom Penh nightlife is all about the riverside, and in the heart of it all you'll find Riverhouse Asean Bistro. Grab a spot out on the terrace and pick your poison while you indulge in a bit of people-watching, taking in the myriad of sights on the boulevard below. This is perfect place to start your night-or end it. Smack bang in the middle of the action, you're well placed for whatever your evening may have in store. The friendly staff and elegant decor makes Riverhouse Asian Bistro a wonderful place to while away the hours on those sultry Phnom Penh evenings. With an extensive drinks menu encompassing array of cold beers, mellow wines and creative cocktails, along with a truely sensational dinner men, you'll be spoiled for choice.

Updated: October 27, 2015 Source: POCKETGUIDECAMBODIA