Junglebox Wine Bar
Junglebox Wine Bar is one of the few genuinely wine-focused venues in Siem Reap, occupying a mid-block position on Sok San Road with a split indoor-outdoor layout. The interior is air-conditioned and fitted with wooden shelving, a short bar counter, and enough seating to keep conversations contained. The outdoor section faces the road with low wooden furniture under a covered terrace. The wine list covers about 20 options by the glass and another 40 or so by the bottle, with a decent spread across Old and New World regions. Cocktails are competently made and priced above the Pub Street average. A small food menu covers tapas-style plates and cheese boards that pair sensibly with the wine selection. The crowd is older than you'll find on Pub Street, with a mix of expats, couples on boutique hotel holidays, and travelers who've been in Siem Reap long enough to be tired of draft beer promotions. It fills up around 7 PM on weeknights and can get tight by 9 PM on weekends during high season.
Where to stay near Junglebox Wine Bar
Hotels close to Sok San Road, Siem Reap.
What to Expect
A narrow covered terrace gives way to a cooler indoor space with a bar counter on the left. The volume is conversation-level. Staff know the wine list well enough to make recommendations. Expect a mix of well-dressed couples and expats on their second or third visit.
Relaxed and slightly upscale by Siem Reap standards. Calm enough to hold a proper conversation.
Soft background music, jazz and acoustic, low volume throughout the evening
Smart casual. Shorts and sandals are fine but people dress slightly better here than they do on Pub Street.
Wine drinkers, couples, expats looking for something quieter than the Pub Street zone
USD cash preferred, some cards accepted, riel for small change
Price Range
Wine by glass $4-8, bottle $18-45, cocktails $5-7, beer $2.50-3.50, cheese board $8-12
Wine glass ~3.60-7.20 EUR, cocktail ~4.50-6.30 EUR, beer ~2.25-3.15 EUR
Hours
17:00-23:00 daily
Insider Tip
The house red is a consistent pour and one of the better-value glasses on the list. Come before 7 PM if you want outdoor seating on weekends. The food menu is short but the cheese board is worth ordering if you're staying for two or more glasses.
Full Review
Walking into Junglebox feels like stepping out of Siem Reap's tourist economy and into something that would be unremarkable in a mid-sized European city. That's the point, and it explains why expats and longer-stay travelers return to it regularly.
The indoor section is the main event. It's air-conditioned, low-lit, and arranged with enough space between tables that neighboring conversations don't bleed into yours. The bar counter seats four comfortably and is where you'll usually find the most knowledgeable staff. The wine wall is visible from most seats, which is a deliberate design choice.
The wine list is serious by Siem Reap standards, which still means it would read as modest in most European contexts. There are a few French and Italian options at mid-range price points, several New World bottles from Chile and Australia, and a rotating selection of something slightly more interesting that the staff can tell you about. By-the-glass pours are not generous but are consistently good.
Cocktails are properly made. The gin and tonic uses a decent tonic and a full measure. The negroni is stirred, not shaken. These are low bars, but many Siem Reap bars don't clear them.
Food is simple: cheese, charcuterie, some olives and bread. It's a drinking venue with food available, not a restaurant with a bar. The distinction matters for expectations. If you want a full dinner, eat elsewhere first.
The outdoor section is better earlier in the evening when the air is cooler. By 9 PM it's warm even with the overhead fans, and most people migrate inside. The road-facing terrace is pleasant for people-watching but not the reason to come here.
The Neighborhood
Junglebox sits on the main commercial stretch of Sok San Road, surrounded by newer hotels and guesthouses. Pub Street is a 10-minute walk east. The FCC Angkor is about 800 meters south. Several mid-range restaurants occupy the neighboring blocks.
Getting There
Tuk-tuk from Pub Street or the Old Market area takes about 5 minutes and costs $1-2. Grab is available. Walking from the Old Market area takes 10-12 minutes heading west on Street 5 then north onto Sok San Road.
Address
Sok San Road, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Other Venues in Sok San Road
The Hub
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Mahob Khmer Restaurant
Khmer restaurant with a full bar that extends into the evenings. Wood-interior setting with local dishes and cocktails. Good for dinner that segues into drinks without changing venues.
Pou Restaurant
Long-running Khmer and fusion restaurant with an extensive cocktail menu and a terrace that fills up at sunset. Known for its amok and mango salad alongside a properly stocked bar.
Father's House Restaurant
Garden bar and restaurant set slightly back from the road with outdoor seating under trees. Attracts hotel guests and families in the early evening, transitions to a quieter bar crowd later on.
FCC Angkor Bar
The bar component of the Foreign Correspondents' Club Angkor boutique hotel, a short walk south of the main Sok San strip. Colonial architecture, proper cocktails, a curated wine list, and a dress code one notch above the backpacker norm.