The 15 Best Bars in Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Long-running Victory Hill hostess bar with an established reputation and a small, loyal clientele. Operates on the standard hostess model with lady drinks and bar fines, at prices in line with the rest of the strip.

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Classic Victory Hill girly bar with hostess service, pool table, and a small, regular crowd of expats. Tighter atmosphere than the Serendipity venues, with bar fines and lady drinks at standard local rates.

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Small hostess-style bar on Victory Hill known for friendly staff, consistent operating hours, and a quieter older crowd. Functions as a regulars' bar with less pressure than some of the more aggressive venues nearby.

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Western-leaning bar on Victory Hill with a sports-bar atmosphere, screens showing football and other live events, and a quieter food and drink crowd. Useful for an evening start or a sports-night anchor.

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Long-running beach bar and restaurant with African-themed decor, a strong food menu, and a chilled-out atmosphere. The owner runs a tight operation and the kitchen reliably stays open later than most beach venues.

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Italian-run beachfront bar and restaurant with a long-running reputation for stone-fired pizza, cold beer, and a calm atmosphere. The pool bar by the bungalows serves drinks throughout the day into the evening.

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Serendipity Beach Road bar and restaurant with affordable beer, an extensive food menu, and a long-running expat clientele. Opens early and stays open until midnight, useful for an unhurried evening before the late-night spots get going.

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The liveliest bar on Otres 1, known as 'Last Hippie Standing' with neon decor, psychedelic music nights, fire shows, and the area's largest monthly full-moon parties. Pool tables, movie nights, and weekly themed events keep regulars cycling through.

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Long-running Western-style bar and guesthouse on Victory Hill with a saloon-themed front room, food menu, and an older expat clientele. One of the strip's anchor venues and useful for an evening start before the smaller hostess bars.

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Round-the-clock beachfront bar serving Cambodian, Australian, European, and Thai food alongside Angkor beer. Indoor and outdoor seating with a relaxed daytime atmosphere that builds into late-night drinking.

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Bar attached to the weekend Otres Market in Otres Village, with live acoustic music, craft stalls, and a community-driven atmosphere. Operates primarily Friday-Saturday nights during high season.

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Compact beach bar on Otres 1 with bean bags on the sand, weekly bonfire nights, and a steady backpacker crowd. Strong cocktails at budget prices and a kitchen that handles basic Western and Khmer dishes.

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Beachfront bar and bungalow operation on Otres 2 with hammocks strung between trees, a small kitchen, and a relaxed crowd of longer-stay travelers. Quieter than the Otres 1 venues, suitable for slow evenings.

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Compact hostess bar on the Victory Hill strip with an open-front layout, pool table, and a steady flow of expat regulars. The kitchen handles basic Western dishes alongside Khmer staples.

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Late-night backpacker bar on Serendipity Beach Road that picks up around 10 PM with DJ sets, pool tables, and a young international crowd. One of the few survivors of the 2018-2020 turmoil with consistent operating hours.

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