Laundry Bar
Laundry Bar brings an alternative, artsy vibe to Siem Reap's nightlife, hosting live bands, DJ nights, and art events in a space decorated with laundry-themed art (yes, literally). The music leans toward indie, electronic, and alternative, attracting a crowd that's outgrown Pub Street's mainstream party scene.
What to Expect
An alternative bar with live music and art. Different from everything else on Pub Street.
Alternative, artsy, and musically interesting.
Live indie, alternative, and electronic
Casual creative.
Alternative music fans and travelers seeking something different.
Cash (USD) and cards
Price Range
Beer $1.50-3, cocktails $3-6
≈ €1-6
Hours
Daily from 5 PM to late
Insider Tip
Check for live music nights. The alternative programming sets this apart from Pub Street's uniformity.
Full Review
Laundry Bar leans into its name with washing-machine themed decor and art that references the mundane act of doing laundry. It's a visual joke that works because the rest of the venue takes its music programming seriously. The space is mid-sized with a stage for live acts and enough floor space for the crowd to move when the DJ takes over.
Live bands rotate through the schedule, playing indie, alternative, and electronic sets that draw a crowd tired of Pub Street's mainstream party format. The musicians are a mix of local Cambodian acts and traveling performers. On nights without live music, the DJ fills the space with alternative and electronic selections that maintain the venue's identity. The crowd skews slightly older and more musically engaged than the average Pub Street visitor.
Laundry Bar fills the alternative niche on a strip that otherwise runs uniform. If Angkor What? is the mainstream starting point and Miss Wong is the cocktail escape, Laundry Bar is the music-first option. The programming is the differentiator; the drinks and prices are comparable to other Pub Street venues.
Check for live music nights before visiting. The difference between a band night and a regular DJ night is significant. The alternative programming is what justifies seeking this place out; on a quiet night, it's just another bar on the strip.
The Neighborhood
Laundry Bar provides Siem Reap's alternative music option within the Pub Street area, drawing travelers and local musicians who want something different from the backpacker party circuit that dominates the surrounding blocks.
Getting There
Located near Pub Street in central Siem Reap. Tuk-tuk from most hotels costs $1-2. Walkable from the Old Market area and the main bar strip.
Address
Pub Street, Siem Reap
Where to stay in Siem Reap
Compare hotels near the nightlife districts. Free cancellation on most properties.
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