Focus Cambodia shares our guide to the best places to drink when in Siem Reap
Wild
There’s no space more perfectly suited to laid back dining under the stars than Wild. Stretch out your legs on patio-style furniture in their homey garden and share bite-sized delights between friends. Wild specialises in spring rolls — with a choice of fresh, fried or sweet — that complement signature cocktails inspired by the tropical flavours of Cambodia. A favourite cocktail is Grandma Was a Hippie, made from hibiscus-infused rum with raspberry jam. For an even more intimate encounter, head up to the treehouse, where there’s only space for two. Wild is also in Phnom Penh.
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Siem Reap’s premier LGBTQ+ venue is whatever you want it to be, from a classy cocktail lounge suited for a quiet evening drink, to a raucous club celebrating all the glitz and glamour the town has to offer. The in-house DJ spins house, techno, jazz and more, while nightly cabaret shows from a rotating troupe of performers show off the best of Siem Reap’s thriving alternative community.
Miss Wong
This staple of the Siem Reap bar scene is decked out in 1930s Shanghai chic, its glowing Chinese lanterns setting the tone for expertly crafted home infusions. Taking its name from a post-war portrait by the South African artist Vladimir Tretchikoff, Miss Wong loves to mix things up by using rare, small-batch gins and vodkas, and giving classic cocktails a signature Asian twist. Our favourite cocktail is the China White, jasmine tea syrup and lychees set with Tanqueray gin and Cinzano Blanco.
Pomme Brewhouse
Fans of craft beers are never disappointed at Pomme, which brews a variety of lagers and ales (including IPAs) in-house. Other draughts are also on tap. A menu of Thai food, including curries and salads, is served in a lovely indoor-outdoor garden near Wat Damnak, steps from the city centre. Pomme is especially popular for Sunday open mic night and a Thursday “think and drink” pub quiz.
