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PHNOM PENH BARS & NIGHTCLUBS
Hotspots & Nightlife-
Phnom Penh is the vibrant bustling capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Situated at the confluence of three rivers, the mighty Mekong, the Bassac and the great Tonle Sap, what was once considered the 'Gem' of Indochina. Tranquillity with French colonial mansions and tree-lined boulevards amidst monumental Angkorian architecture is all part of the considerable charm.
There are many interesting tourist sites and things to do in Phnom Penh. Beside the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, the Choeng Ek Killing Fields and Wat Phnom, there are several market places selling carvings, paintings, silk, silver, gems and even antiques. Indeed, an ideal destination for a leisurely day tour.
But let's be honest, this would not be the reason most of us men would come to Cambodia, not for the Royal Palace or even the market places, it's for the countless of places to meet young and attractive Cambodian girls. Sure, it is a lot of fun to explore some of the Cambodian cultural highlights during the daytime, but what we usually think about is where to look for girls at night.
Phnom Penh as the capital city has the most exciting nightlife in Cambodia, beyond riverside dining there’s much more to it, especially for foreign men who want to meet attractive Cambodian girls, thats because there are countless different venues to do so, which include hostess bars, regular bars with girls, night clubs and massage parlors.
Like any capital city Phnom Penh can be a bit intimidating and time consuming to figure out where everything is. So in this article our goal is to get you familiar with the best hot spot areas to visit and to give you an idea of the prices in the bars..
Note; Cambodia is a developing country and therefore beggers are a prescence., especially in tourist areas.
PHNOM PENH RED LIGHT DISTRICTS-
Phnom Penh as the capital has the most red light districts in all of Cambodia. A lot of people’s trips start or end here. Unlike in Bangkok, there are no names for the different red light areas like Nana Plaza, Patpong or Soi Cowboy. Here the red light areas are found in several streets not buildings or complexes.
In these streets you will find hostess bars with beautiful girls, several establishments operate upto 24 hours a day with their staff rotating on shifts. You will also find restaurants, massage salons and freelancers (ladies of the night) on the same streets.
Just like neighboring Thailand, Cambodia has plenty of hostess bars with the same concept. Simply take a seat, order a drink and it won’t be long before one of the girls comes over and starts to make some small talk with you.
The main areas for Hostess bars to know in Phnom Pehn:
* Street 51
* Street 104
* Street 118
* Street 130
* Street 136
* Street 172
* Golden Sorya Mall
Drinks Prices
One of the greatest things about the hostess bars and any other type of bar and restaurant in Phnom Penh, is that the drinks are very reasonable priced. You could even say cheap !
Peak Time:
Draft Beer $1.50-2.00, Bottled Beers $2-3.50 , Spirits $2-4.50, Lady Drinks $3-4 The bar fine is $10 in all hostess bars in Phnom Penh.
Happy Hour:
A local draft Beer from $0.75-1.00 Spirits & wine from $1.50-2.50, Lady drinks same as peak price $3-4 . Happy hour times vary from bar to bar. Most bars in and around the city have happy hours start from 7am and are usually finished by 9-10pm.
But of course you don’t go to a Hostess bar to have one beer and then leave. Ideally you go to find a nice Khmer girl to hang out with and come to your hotel.
Hostess Prices
Hostess prices like in Thailand are to be negotiated with the girl and won't include the bar fine or her drinks. Generally prices start around $50 , if she likes you it can be less It can also depend on how long you require her services for. Bar girls can also make excellent traveling companions and guides.
Currency
The official currency of Cambodia is the riel (KHR), which is pegged at a value of roughly 4,000 riel to the US dollar.The rate fluctuates up and down on a daily basis, but a general conversion rate of 4,000 to 1 US dollar is accepted throughout Cambodia.
Streets 118-136 are concentrated in a small area behind 'Riverside' Sisowath Quay.
Above; Hostesses 136 street.
Street 104 is about 400m further north near Wat Phnom, a motorbike Taxi or Tuk Tuk from street 136 will get you there for $1 -2 USD.
STREET 136-
With over 120 hostess bars spread over the areas we've mentioned there's pretty much something here for everyone, if you're not here for long we would recommend heading to street 136 for it's neon lit bars offering female company and entertainment.
While you're there you might want to check out Corner 136 Bar at the crossroads a large bar with an ouside area with seating and a happy hour which makes it a good place to start and watch the comings and goings of 136 street. On the opposite corner is Butterfly Bar which also has an outside area with seating and a pool table as well as plenty of young attractive girls and then on the opposite corner is Madam Butterfly.
Heading down towards the waterfront there are plenty of long narrow air conditioned bars packed with attractive girls Xanadu bar ,69 bar, Sizzlers and Oasis on the left side of the street are all worth having a look at. Opposite Xanadu is the infamous 24 hour Candy bar (currently closed for refurbishment Feb 2020) things can get really full on in here later on which makes this bar a place where you don't want to hold back, these girls are up for anything, there's also an open-air area in front with a pool table.
Unlike Thailand there are currently no real Go Go Bars in Phnom Penh (yet). But pretty much in any of the hostess bars the girls will start dancing coyote-style right on top of the bar once they're lit up, Corner 136 and Candy bar have a purpose built stage for this but don't expect any nudity as that is illegal in Cambodia.
Above; Candy, Butterfly & Xanadu Bar on 136 street.
STREET 104-
Over on Street 104, 400m north near Wat Phnom, the most notable Bars are, Rose Bar, Air Force Bar ,Marine Bar, Zanzi Bar and Bunny Bar, there is currently 15 Bars on street 104 with Air Force and Rose Bar being the longest established. If you're just down the road on street 136 it's well worth taking a short Tuk Tuk ride up there, upon arrival you can expect a neon lit street with air conditioned bars, pool ltables, music and plenty of very attractive friendly girls.
Above; Rose Bar Street 104.
STREET 51-
Street 51, north of 178, is buzzing at night. Phnom Penh’s biggest nightclub, Pontoon, is around the corner and there are many hostess bars on both sides of the street, which include Black Cat, Legends, Pit Stop, Plan B and Sweet Milk together with a few smaller bars definately also worth checking out.
THE PONTOON CLUB
Pontoon is a popular nightclub with a massive dance floor, a very large bar and many seating areas to chill out in. It’s open 7 nights a week and each night has a different theme and music from various DJs. Regular events include ladies nights on Wednesdays with 50% discount on cocktails and groups of 5 ladies getting a free jug of frozen margarita. If you ask the girls in the bars what’s their favorite night club in Phnom Penh, almost all of them will say “Pontoon”.
There’s no question that this is the best nightclub in Phnom Penh and a great place to meet Cambodian girls. Pontoon is Open: Daily from 9pm until late.
Above; Madam Butterfly Bar 136 Street.
MENZZOO FINAL THOUGHTS
Bars or nightclubs, there is no doubt that Phnom Penh certainly has the most exciting nightlife which makes it the best place to party in Cambodia. And while the various venues are scattered across the city, it’s never more than a $2 USD Tuk Tuk ride to get from one place to another.
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