
Big Tree Bar
Big Tree Bar is a compact hostess bar on the Victory Hill strip with an open-front layout, pool table, and a steady flow of expat regulars. The kitchen handles basic Western dishes alongside Khmer staples. The tree growing through the structure provides the venue's name.
Where to stay near Big Tree Bar
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A compact Victory Hill hostess bar with food, pool table, and the distinctive tree growing through the structure.
Compact Victory Hill hostess bar with informal atmosphere and food focus.
Pop, classic rock kept moderate
Fully casual
Visitors wanting hostess bar format with food option, pool players, and Victory Hill regulars.
USD preferred, riel as change, cards accepted
Price Range
Beer 1.50-2.50 USD, lady drinks 4-5 USD, bar fines 30-50 USD, mains 4-7 USD
Beer ~$1.50-2.50/~1.30-2.20 EUR, mains ~$4-7/~3.50-6 EUR
Hours
Daily 5 PM to 1 AM
Insider Tip
The food side is better than most hostess bars; useful for dinner. The pool table runs busy after 9 PM.
Full Review
Big Tree Bar occupies a building on the Victory Hill strip with the layout running open-front bar format with a distinctive feature: a tree growing through the structure that gives the venue its name. The setup includes the standard Cambodia hostess bar elements (hostesses near the entrance, dim lighting, small bar counter) alongside a functional pool table and a kitchen that handles basic Western and Khmer dishes.
The food side is one of the venue's distinguishing features within the Victory Hill context. The menu handles burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips, alongside Khmer standards (amok, lok lak, fried rice) at fair prices ($4-7 USD per main). The kitchen produces reliable food rather than impressive cuisine. This positions Big Tree as a potential dinner stop on the strip alongside Sundance Inn.
The drinks pricing follows standard Victory Hill rates. Beer at $1.50-2.50 USD, lady drinks at $4-5 USD, bar fines at $30-50 USD. The hostess interaction follows the standard format.
The atmosphere is informal and casual throughout the evening, with the pool table providing a focus that distinguishes Big Tree from the pure hostess bars elsewhere on the strip. Music plays at moderate volume with pop and classic rock dominating. The crowd is heavily older expat regulars with smaller numbers of pool-playing visitors. The midnight or 1 AM closing matches the standard Victory Hill rhythm.
The Neighborhood
Victory Hill (also called Weather Station Hill) sits on the slope above Sihanoukville's deep-water port, north of the city center. The strip is small with 8-10 active bars along a single road, dominated by hostess bars catering to older expat regulars. Big Tree Bar sits on the Victory Hill strip among the other hostess venues.
Getting There
Tuk-tuk from Serendipity Beach Road costs 3-4 USD and takes 15 minutes. From Otres, 7-10 USD. Grab and PassApp are usually cheaper. Walking back to your hotel after midnight is not advised.
Address
Victory Hill, Sihanoukville
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