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Irish Pub
What is an Irish pub? Irish pubs (public houses) are an extremely important part of Irish culture and heritage. For as long as records date back, the Irish public house has been an essential aspect of Irish social culture. In Ireland the local pub is not just a place to drink alcohol, it functions as a place for family and friends to get together to socialize, celebrate, or unwind.
Irish Pub Culture
Irish drinking culture has changed a lot in recent years, with reduced alcohol consumption and the rise of zero-alcohol, yet the Pub remains a key part of Ireland’s social culture. There are currently more than 6500 pubs in Ireland. In fact, according to the Irish independent, Ireland ranks third-highest in the world for having the largest number of pubs per head and 75% of residents live within walking distance of a pub!
The Irish Pub Abroad
What’s the craic with Irish pubs abroad? It is estimated that there are a whopping 7,000 Irish themed pubs outside Ireland! According to the BBC, there’s at least one Irish bar in more than 160 of the world’s 195 countries and are generally found in tourism hotspots or areas with large expat communities. Since many (possibly most) Irish pubs abroad are not Irish owned or managed, they are criticized for not being authentic.
Come for the Guinness, Stay for the Craic!
Craic agus Banter!
What Makes an Irish Pub?
So, what makes a pub an Irish pub? Key features of an Irish pub include Guinness, traditional Irish music and most importantly proper Irish banter, offering Irish people a taste of home and everyone else a taste of Irish pub culture. Of course, the last point is only truly possible when there is an Irishman (or woman) behind the bar!
Introducing The Wild Rover Irish Pub, in Cambodia’s capital city, Phnom Penh. With everything from Pints of Plain to Tayto crisps, and a manager from County Derry, Ireland, The Wild Rover Irish Pub in Phnom Penh ticks all the boxes of a genuine Irish pub.
Irish Pub Phnom Penh
The Wild Rover Irish Pub in Phnom Penh is conveniently located in the capital, at the riverside end of St. 178, just a stone’s throw from the Royal Palace, the National Museum and Sisowath Riverside Park – making it a popular pub in Phnom Penh for visitors to stop for a cold beer between tourist attractions and a favoured pub in Phnom Penh for expats and locals to meet up for drinks after work.
The Wild Rover Irish Pub officially opened to the public on 2nd November, 2024. At this time, it was the only Irish pub in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. The Wild Rover Irish Pub Phnom Penh was named after a popular Irish song about a young man who has spent many adventure-filled years away from home.
Authentic Irish Pub Cambodia
The Wild Rover Irish Pub in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is not an Irish themed pub, it is a real Irish pub, that is Irish owned and Irish managed, ensuring visitors get an authentic Irish pub experience every time.
The owner and manager are both long-term expats in Cambodia originally from County Derry, Ireland. No matter where you are from, they look forward to helping answer any questions about the city while having a good old yarn!
Irish Pub Music
As mentioned above, an Irish Pub wouldn’t be an Irish pub without some traditional Irish music. You will find trad Irish music sessions in Irish pubs all over the world, with musicians singing songs from the likes of The Dubliners, The Pogues and Christy Moore.
Live music is played regularly at The Wild Rover Irish Pub in Phnom Penh – generally at the weekends between 7pm and 10pm. Follow The Wild Rover Irish Pub in Phnom Penh on social media (Facebook & Instagram) for live music schedules!
The Wild Rover Irish Pub
Should you visit The Wild Rover Irish Pub in Phnom Penh, Cambodia? If you are looking for a proper no-frills Irish Pub in Phnom Penh, with good prices, great drinks and plenty of banter then visit The Wild Rover Irish Pub in Phnom Penh!
Irish Pub Opening Hours
The Wild Rover Irish Pub in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is open every day from 3pm until 12am. We look forward to welcoming you.
Go Raibh Maith Agat.