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Around Siem Reap there are several restaurants offering dinner shows with traditional Khmer dance (Apsara Dance) - and our Angkor-guide recommended the Koulen II restaurant to us. Koulen II is located on Sivutha Blvd. opposite Angkor Star Hotel and Angkor Holiday Hotel.
We made reservations a day ahead - but still we were only able to get a table far away from the stage, and our view wasn’t the best (all the tables at the front were booked by the big tour companies). The dinner buffet opened at 6:30pm and was really good with mostly local dishes. The dance performance started at 7:30pm and lasted for about an hour. The dancers were very graceful and elegant, but for me the show became a little boring at the end…
12 USD per person - drinks not included.
Dress Code: Casual.
Updated Apr 25, 2010
The vast majority of places to eat and drink are clustered near the centre of Siem Reap, on and around the aptly named Bar Street (also known as Pub Street). There's certainly no shortage of bars along this street - it's not called Bar St for nothing! Temple Bar, Angkor What?, Banana Leaf and Le Tigre de Papier are among those to choose from. Angkor What? is one of the longest running bars cum nightclubs on the strip, and I went there a couple of times - once to see in Christmas Day. It gets very crowded inside plus there's loud music and such like but then you can sit outside and chillout. There's also a good place opposite which I thinks called Banana Leaf which is more relaxed with pool tables, lounge area and lots of TV's showing sport.
Written Apr 25, 2010
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I seem to have taken loads of pics of pubs we visited when we were in Pub Street, but I have managed to misplace/lost them... so I am not very happy about this.... and hence I cannot now remember where we went...
However, if you take a wander down Pub Street you are bound to find something that takes your fancy, be it a pub, or a restaurant or both, there are loads of places, they are good good and very very reasonable... your dollars will go far here.
Its about $0.50c for a beer, so the penny pinchers and those on a tight budget can let their hair down!
I have attached a pic to see the prices, just as proof... truse me to have not lost this pic...lol
Dress Code: Casual... Jeans/short and t-shirts... its hot and casual... to leave your tux at home :)
Written Mar 10, 2010
Address: Pub Street, Siem Reap
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Our driver, Tee, dropped us at the start of Pub street, which is the life of Siem Ream, its laced with lovely bars and restaurants and Angkor Waht? is not exception.
Its a lively bar, with nice music, and very cold beers set on pub street.
The staff are very friendly and the pub has a nice vibe, especially if you want to sit and people-watch passers by.
They have realy cool t-shirt too only for $5. I got one and love it.
Dress Code: Casual... there is not dress code... we sat in our shorts and t-shirts.
Updated Mar 10, 2010
Address: Pub Street, Siem Reap
In the central area of Siem Reap is a blocked off street, dubbed "Bar Street" that features tons of bar's to choose from all with different themes and booze to choose from. I enjoyed my time at Molly Malones and Angkor What? Food vendors line the street. Overall a pretty good time, no blow out parties to my finding. Worth at least a go for one night
Written Mar 8, 2008
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Siem Reap turns into quite the party town at night, at least along Bar Street and The Alley. All the backpackers spend their days discovering the mysteries of Angkor and their nights partying Cancun-style. Although there are lots of bars on the side streets, most of the crowds can be found on Bar Street. Most bars offer Happy Hour specials that last all night and the drinks all around are cheap. If you’re in the mood to tie one on and meet other travelers head to the hear of Bar Street, pick a bar and start drinking.
Written Oct 3, 2007
Address: Bar Street and the surrounding area
one of the top places tp drink,dance and meet other.now its double the size ,superb sound system and spot on staff. cheap drink,ideal to people watch sitting outside and basically get smashed.
Dress Code: nudity allowed
Written Sep 17, 2007
Address: bar street
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Siem Reap is not short of bars and nightclubs so this tip is probably a bit academic, but if you are looking for a perfect mojito, try Linga Bar, just at the back of Bar Street.
Strong, sweet, minty, perfect - several of these and you soon forget about the heat and the crowds!
Written Apr 16, 2007
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There are 5-6 places in Siem Reap, where you can watch the Apsara Dance Performance. Apsara dance has been patronized by Khmers since time imemorial as is evident from all the Temple visits. You will find semi naked carvings of Apsara Dancers in almost all the Temples in Angkor. In the Hindu Mythology, Apsaras were celestial bodies (fairies if I may wish to call) and found in heaven.
Most of the Dance Performance take place at around 19:30-20:30 hrs and lasts for one hour. Prior to the Dance performance, you will have dinner and the variety of food served is sufficient to satiate any tongue.
Dress Code: Not a valid concern. Should be decent enough.
Written Jan 4, 2007
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Temple Club is actually a typical western-style dance club. There’s a DJ that plays live music here every night.
But in the evening from 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm you can watch the traditional dance of Cambodia called the Apsara dance for free. And that was what I came here for =)
You can also order food at this club. I guess it's a club cum restaurant?
Dress Code: No dress code.
Written Nov 26, 2006
Address: Bar St
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