Asana Old Wooden House
Asana Old Wooden House operates in a traditional wooden Khmer house off Pub Street as a cocktail bar focused on the Cambodian rice wine tradition. The setup is unique within the Pub Street area: a heritage building, focus on traditional Cambodian spirits, and a quieter atmosphere than the main street bars.
Where to stay near Asana Old Wooden House
Hotels close to Pub Street, Siem Reap.
What to Expect
A heritage wooden house bar focused on Cambodian rice wine and cocktails. Unique within the Pub Street area.
Heritage wooden house with focus on Cambodian rice wine tradition.
Traditional Khmer music, ambient kept low
Smart casual
Travelers seeking unique cultural experiences, rice wine enthusiasts, and quieter alternatives to Pub Street.
USD preferred, riel as change, cards accepted
Price Range
Cocktails 4-7 USD, rice wine flights 5-10 USD, mains 6-12 USD
Cocktails ~$4-7/~3.50-6 EUR, mains ~$6-12/~5.50-11 EUR
Hours
Daily 5 PM to midnight
Insider Tip
The rice wine flight is the signature experience; ask staff to walk you through the traditional Cambodian spirits. The heritage building is worth the visit on its own.
Full Review
Asana Old Wooden House occupies a traditional Khmer wooden house slightly off the main Pub Street drag, with the heritage building itself functioning as part of the venue's identity. The wooden floors, traditional architecture, and the layout (multiple small rooms connected by traditional Khmer doorways) distinguish Asana from any other venue in the Pub Street area.
The Cambodian rice wine program is the venue's defining feature. Sraa (Cambodian rice wine) appears in multiple traditional preparations alongside contemporary cocktails that incorporate the spirit. The rice wine flight lets visitors sample several styles with staff explanation of the regional variations and production methods. This is genuinely unique within the Siem Reap nightlife scene.
The cocktail menu uses traditional Cambodian ingredients (rice wine, palm sugar, lemongrass, kaffir lime) in modern preparations. Quality is solid and the bartenders know the tradition. Pricing at $4-7 USD per cocktail sits at the upper end of Pub Street but is justified by the unique program. The kitchen handles traditional Khmer dishes at fair prices ($6-12 USD per main).
The atmosphere stays calm and conversation-focused throughout the evening. Music plays at low volume with traditional Khmer music and ambient dominating. The crowd is heavily older travelers, cultural-experience seekers, and couples wanting a quieter alternative to Pub Street's party energy. The midnight closing matches the Pub Street rhythm.
The Neighborhood
Pub Street is the main tourist nightlife strip in Siem Reap, a pedestrianized zone in the Old Market area with dozens of bars, restaurants, and street food vendors operating in the evening hours. Asana sits slightly off the main Pub Street drag in the Old Market area.
Getting There
Tuk-tuk from anywhere in Siem Reap costs 2-4 USD. Walking from most central hotels takes 5-15 minutes. The pedestrian zone closes to vehicles from late afternoon.
Address
10 Street 7, Mondul 1 Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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