Madame Buttons
Madame Buttons is a long-running Victory Hill hostess bar with an established reputation and small, loyal clientele. Operates on the standard hostess model with lady drinks and bar fines at prices in line with the rest of the strip.
Where to stay near Madame Buttons
Hotels close to Victory Hill, Sihanoukville.
What to Expect
A long-running Victory Hill hostess bar with regulars-focused operation and standard Cambodia format.
Long-running Cambodia hostess bar with regulars focus and standard operation.
Pop, sport on TV during matches
Fully casual
Visitors wanting a long-established Victory Hill hostess bar with predictable operations.
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
Beer ~$1.50-2.50/~1.30-2.20 EUR, bar fines ~$30-50/~27-45 EUR
Hours
Daily 5 PM to 1 AM
Insider Tip
Established regulars dominate; new visitors are processed but the social network is tight. Standard cash handling applies.
Full Review
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).
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. Madame Buttons 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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