Madame Buttons

Madame Buttons has operated on Victory Hill for years, with the layout running the standard Cambodia hostess bar format: open-front bar area, hostesses positioned near the entrance, a small interior with pool table and seating, and the dim lighting that defines the venue type. The established reputation means a small, loyal clientele forms the regular base.

The pricing is standard Victory Hill: beer at $1.50-2.50 USD, lady drinks at $4-5 USD, bar fines at $30-50 USD. The interaction format follows the standard conventions: hostess joins within minutes, lady drink purchase signals continued interest, bar fine negotiated openly through the mamasan for arrangements outside the venue.

The atmosphere is the predictable Cambodia hostess bar format throughout the evening. Music at moderate volume, sport on TV during major matches, the standard transactional dynamic between hostesses and customers. The regulars base provides the social anchor; the conversation often runs across topics rather than staying focused on the bar interaction.

The crowd is heavily older expat regulars, with the Cambodia longer-stay foreign demographic forming the base. New visitors are processed predictably but the social network is established. The standard cultural norms apply (no raising voices, polite refusals, tip appropriately, respect the regulars' established positions in the bar).