The Red Piano

The Red Piano occupies one of the more visually distinctive buildings on Pub Street, with the colonial-era architecture and the prominent red signage marking the venue clearly. The layout runs multiple floors: ground-floor bar and restaurant, second-floor lounge and dining, and a third-floor balcony that overlooks Pub Street and provides excellent people-watching from above.

The Tomb Raider association is the venue's marketing hook. The bar leans into it with the 'Tomb Raider' signature cocktail and various Angelina Jolie references throughout. The actual historical accuracy of the drinking-during-filming story is uncertain, but the marketing works for the tourist crowd that the venue caters to.

The food program runs proper restaurant standards. Khmer dishes (amok, lok lak, fish curry), Western options (burgers, sandwiches, pasta, pizza), and a few sharing plates at fair tourist-strip prices ($6-12 USD per main). The kitchen produces consistent food rather than impressive cuisine, but the quality is solid for the format.

The drinks pricing is standard Pub Street rates. Beer at $1.50-3 USD, cocktails at $3.50-6 USD. The bar program covers the standard tourist cocktail menu with the Tomb Raider signature as the marketing centerpiece.

The crowd is heavily first-time Pub Street tourists, with the established reputation pulling visitors who've heard about the venue. The atmosphere builds through the evening with peak energy during dinner hours. The balcony tables fill first; reservations help. Service handles English well across the multiple floors. The 1 AM closing extends later than most Pub Street venues.