X Bar
X Bar opened in 2007 at the far end of Pub Street and has stayed relevant by constantly reinventing itself. The rooftop half-pipe skate ramp, which Tony Hawk personally rode during a Cambodia visit, is still a talking point. A middle floor added in 2024 added pool tables, a dartboard, and shuffleboard. The ground and roof levels run different vibes: one is for watching the street below with a drink, the other is for dancing late. Cocktails run $3 to $4; Angkor beer is $1.50.
What to Expect
Multiple levels with different energies: a street-view terrace, a games floor with pool and darts, and a rooftop with the half-pipe, DJ music, and panoramic views over Pub Street. Full bar, cheap drinks, strong party atmosphere after 10 PM.
Loud, energetic, and sociable. The multi-level design keeps it interesting even on slow nights.
Electronic, DJ sets, party anthems, themed nights on weekends.
Casual.
Pub Street's most iconic night out. Good for groups who want multiple spaces in one venue.
Cash (USD accepted).
Price Range
$1.50-$4 USD per drink
Hours
Daily 5 PM to late (sometimes 4 AM on weekends).
Insider Tip
Get there before 8 PM to claim rooftop space before the crowds arrive. Themed nights and weekend parties fill the upper level fast. The skate ramp is a legitimate attraction in its own right.
Full Review
X Bar stacks three distinct experiences on top of each other. The ground floor faces Pub Street with open-air seating and a bar that catches passersby. The middle floor, added in 2024, holds pool tables, a dartboard, and shuffleboard, giving groups something to do besides drink. The rooftop is the headline: a half-pipe skate ramp that Tony Hawk once rode, plus an open-air DJ setup with views over the Pub Street chaos below.
The crowd varies by floor. Street level draws casual drinkers watching the parade. The games floor pulls groups who want activity with their beers. The rooftop attracts the party crowd, especially on weekend themed nights when the DJ goes harder and the half-pipe becomes a spectacle. Drinks are priced at Siem Reap standards: cheap enough that budgeting isn't a concern.
X Bar has stayed relevant since 2007 by constantly reinventing itself, and the multi-level format gives it more replay value than any other venue on Pub Street. Miss Wong beats it on atmosphere, Angkor What? beats it on legacy, but X Bar beats everyone on variety within a single visit. You can play pool, watch a skater, and dance on the roof in the same evening.
Arrive before 8 PM for rooftop space on busy nights. The themed weekend parties fill the upper level fast. The skate ramp is a legitimate draw even if you don't skate. Angkor beer runs $1.50; cocktails top out at $4.
The Neighborhood
X Bar sits at the far end of Pub Street in Siem Reap, anchoring the strip's western edge. Its multi-level format and skate ramp make it a landmark in a district where most bars compete on drink prices alone.
Getting There
Walkable from anywhere on Pub Street. Tuk-tuks from outer Siem Reap hotels cost $1-2. Located at the quieter end of the strip, past the main cluster of bars.
Address
Sivatha Boulevard, Siem Reap
Where to stay in Siem Reap
Compare hotels near the nightlife districts. Free cancellation on most properties.
Other Venues in Pub Street
Angkor What? Bar
Iconic backpacker institution operating since 1998, self-described as 'promoting irresponsible drinking.' Cheap beer buckets, deafening music, and a permanent party atmosphere every night of the week.
Temple Club
Large multi-level venue with a ground-floor restaurant, upstairs bar, and a packed dance floor. Free entry most nights with commercial dance and hip-hop from resident DJs.
Miss Wong
1930s Shanghai-inspired cocktail bar down The Lane, just off Pub Street. Well-crafted drinks in a dimly lit, intimate setting at mid-range prices. One of Siem Reap's few genuinely sophisticated bars.
Laundry Bar
Compact, music-focused bar with rotating DJ sets leaning toward house and funk. Starts mellow in the early evening and builds to a full dance party after midnight.
Banana Bar
Open-front Pub Street fixture serving fruit shakes alongside beer towers. A casual people-watching spot early on that turns into a loud, standing-room-only party by 11 PM.