Best Pub in Phnom Penh
According to a recent study, as well as being in a central location, key factors that make a pub “the best pub” include hospitable, friendly staff, a good range of drinks and fair prices. Countless other factors such as parking availability, food options, seating arrangements, entertainment options and live music performances all contribute a great deal to how a pub is rated. What else helps make a pub the best pub? Free Wi-Fi, fast service, clean toilets? Read more to find out!
Phnom Penh Pub Culture
Bars and Pubs in Phnom Penh, like every other city and town in the world, play an extremely important role in society. Locals, expatriates and international tourists alike flock to pubs around the world on a daily basis and pub culture is one thing that most countries in the world have in common. Pubs in Phnom Penh are no different – they are not just a place to drink alcohol – they function as a place to meet friends and new people, they are a place to socialise, they are a place to network and a place to unwind after a long day at the office.
Phnom Penh Pub Locations
There are hundreds of pubs in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The main area for nightlife and pubs in Phnom Penh was in the riverside area, from St. 178 beside the Royal Palace right up the Phnom Penh Night Market. Other popular nightlife hotspots for Pubs in Phnom Penh are BKK1, Bassac Lane and Toul Tompong. Most pubs in Phnom Penh are open from 3pm to around midnight, however due to relaxed laws regarding alcohol sales, it is not uncommon to find a 24-hour pub in Phnom Penh! By the end of 2025 we even hope to see the new Phnom Penh Pub Street!
The Best Pub in Phnom Penh
So, what is the best pub in Phnom Penh? It would be difficult to say which is the best pub in Phnom Penh as there are simply so many pubs in Phnom Penh to choose from! We think it’s much safer to say there’s no one best pub in Phnom Penh, and that it’s more a matter of age and taste! Phnom Penh is a relatively small city – and there are countless fantastic community focused pubs – we say try them all! To find your nearest pub check out Google maps!
Pub Near Me
A simple search for “pubs near me” or “pub near me” on Google maps will provide results, ratings and directions to the pub nearest to you!
No matter what kind of pub you are looking for you will find a pub near you in Phnom Penh. From American pubs to British pubs, and from Australian Pubs to Japanese Pubs, whether you are looking for a pub to socialise, a pub to network or a pub to unwind, Phnom Penh has the perfect pub waiting for you.
Before you decide which pub should be awarded the highly treasured title of “the best pub in Phnom Penh”, why not check out The Wild Rover Irish Pub Phnom Penh? It would be unwise to make such an important decision without trying a Guinness first!
Probably the Best Pub in Phnom Penh
The Wild Rover Irish Pub Phnom Penh is a small, newly renovated pub with a wide range of imported spirits, beer, cider and wine – with a seating capacity of 30 (indoor and outdoor). With its central location, its friendly well-trained staff and its fair prices, it’s probably the best pub in Phnom Penh for a cold beer and a chat! Whether you are a local, an expatriate or an international tourist travelling solo or with friends, you will receive a warm welcome from the Irish staff at The Wild Rover!
