10 Best Craft Cocktail Bars in Cambodia
Cambodia's cocktail scene has matured remarkably. Talented bartenders are infusing Khmer ingredients — Kampot pepper, palm sugar, lemongrass, pandan — into sophisticated drinks that rival Bangkok and Singapore bars at a fraction of the price.
What are the best best craft cocktail bars in Cambodia?
Top 3: Juniper Gin Bar (Phnom Penh, 80+ gins), Bassac Lane bars (Phnom Penh, alley of craft cocktail bars), and Miss Wong (Siem Reap, Shanghai speakeasy vibe). Craft cocktails cost $5–$10 in Cambodia vs $15–$20 in other SE Asian capitals.
Juniper Gin Bar
Over 80 gins from around the world plus Cambodian craft gin. Expert bartenders create bespoke gin cocktails tailored to your taste preferences. Intimate, candlelit, and sophisticated.
💡 Insider Tip: Ask for the bartender's choice — they'll make something unique based on your flavor preferences.
Bassac Lane
An entire alley dedicated to craft cocktails. Each bar has its own personality — from tiki to speakeasy to natural wine. This is the epicenter of Phnom Penh's nightlife evolution.
💡 Insider Tip: Start at Hangar 44 (tiki), move to Long After Dark (speakeasy), end at Bao's (late-night). A bar crawl in one alley.
Miss Wong
A 1920s Shanghai speakeasy hidden in an alley off Pub Street. Red lanterns, antique furniture, and immaculate cocktails. The Femme Fatale (lychee, rose, gin) is legendary.
💡 Insider Tip: Find the unmarked red door in the alley off Pub Street. Cocktails $7–$10. Open until late.
Sombai Infusion Bar
A tasting room for Cambodia's craft infused rice wine. Sample flavors like Kampot pepper, ginger-lemongrass, coconut, and star anise. Bottles make perfect souvenirs.
💡 Insider Tip: The tasting flight ($5 for 5 samples) is the way to go. Buy bottles ($8–$12) as gifts.
Hangar 44
A tiki-themed bar on Bassac Lane with rum-based cocktails, live music on weekends, and a party atmosphere. The cocktails are strong, creative, and well-priced.
💡 Insider Tip: Wednesday is live music night. The house rum punch ($6) is dangerously drinkable.
Botanico Wine & Cocktail Bar
A garden cocktail bar in BKK1 with botanical-inspired drinks. Fresh herbs from their own garden go into seasonal cocktails. Relaxed, intimate atmosphere.
💡 Insider Tip: Sit in the garden area. The seasonal menu changes monthly — ask what's fresh.
Asana Wooden House
A beautifully restored traditional Khmer wooden house serving cocktails infused with Cambodian ingredients. Palm sugar old fashioned, Kampot pepper gimlet, and lemongrass mojitos.
💡 Insider Tip: The Kampot Pepper Gimlet ($7) is their signature. The upstairs balcony is the most atmospheric seating.
Barcode Garden
A modern cocktail garden away from the Pub Street chaos. Mixologists focus on presentation and balance. The molecular cocktail menu features smoke-filled glasses and edible garnishes.
💡 Insider Tip: Try the smoked old fashioned — it arrives under a glass dome of applewood smoke.
Alchemy Gastrobar
A food-forward cocktail bar where drinks are designed to pair with the menu. Each cocktail is inspired by a Cambodian ingredient or tradition. The bartender's tasting menu ($25 for 5 cocktails) tells a story.
💡 Insider Tip: The cocktail pairing menu ($25) with small plates tells the story of Cambodian ingredients. Worth every cent.
Kama Kampot Lounge
An upscale riverside lounge bringing craft cocktails to Kampot's relaxed scene. Drinks feature local pepper, palm sugar, and tropical fruits. The sunset river view is a bonus.
💡 Insider Tip: Arrive for sunset. The Kampot Sour (pepper-infused whisky sour, $6) is the must-order.
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