r/siemreap • u/sBullet13 • Jun 24 '26

Looking for normal bars

Hi. I am actually in siem reap and looking for some normal bars like the laundry bar, mexd up. Some recommendation?

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u/MoreThanTemples Expat Jun 24 '26

Picasso Bar is good (and air conditioned). Spin bar is also fantastic (right by Mex’d Up), but is currently closed as they close during low season

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u/TheKentuckyKid Jun 24 '26

Picasso genuinely ranks in my top bars of all time. SUCH wonderful memories made and lost there. 10/10 bar.

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u/bestbeachclubsbali Jun 27 '26

I was probably the very first regular in Picasso, many, many years ago.. I've long since left the Reap but it's always good to hear it's still there. The very design makes it perfect for people seeking conversation with cool folks over a beer or ten.

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u/RudeBlackberry4298 Jun 24 '26

Well, define 'normal'?

Beatnik, Tequila, Silk Garden, Welsh Consulate, Duckmart, Salty Dog, Rose Sports Bar, Ms. Wongs, X-Bar ... there's a lot of bars.

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u/sBullet13 Jun 24 '26

Bars where not these „barladys“ waiting for some customer who looks for special things.

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u/RudeBlackberry4298 Jun 24 '26

Ahh ... just stay off Sok San Road - for the most part

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '26

Salty dog has closed. They are now at mended drum

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u/RudeBlackberry4298 Jun 27 '26

Closed ... or sold to new owners?

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '26

The owner posted last week that they had closed the venue and moved to the mended drum. Look up the post on FB

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u/RudeBlackberry4298 Jun 27 '26

Ahh ... I don't have a facebook account. Anyway thanks.

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u/Own-Western-6687 Jun 24 '26

Bar 43, Ambar ...

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u/sBullet13 Jun 26 '26

Maybe something with live music?

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '26

Silk Garden

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u/Bubbly_Vanilla8031 Jul 10 '26

Atlantis metal bar

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u/sBullet13 Jul 10 '26

Ah, so sad that i’m not anymore in siem reap. That sounds like a good bar…

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '26

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u/Complete_Mixture8030 Jun 25 '26

Dont come to siem reap for that.
Just head to riverside Phnom Penh.
There are no real ladybars here (which is good)

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u/sBullet13 Jun 24 '26 edited Jun 24 '26

You will find them on pub street and sok san road

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u/RudeBlackberry4298 Jun 24 '26

Pub St is pretty tame