Pub Street Siem Reap – Latest Guide 2025

What’s the Latest on Pub Street Siem Reap in 2025? If you want to find the latest places to eat, drink and have a giggle – then look no further. This is a fresh up-to-date guide on the latest and greatest at Pub Street in Siem Reap. Pub Street is the central tourist hub of town. If you are planning to visit Siem Reap it is very likely that you will spend some time exploring Pub Street. However, there are a few important things you need to know before you go.

In this article, we will share some top tips for exploring this area and also help you get to grips with what to expect. In this guide we will also share some hidden gems in the area and help you to find the best places to eat and drink.

We have lived in Siem Reap and visited many times over the years. So we do have a lot of in-depth knowledge about the best places to eat and drink in the area and the best things to do around Pub Street. We are excited to share our top tips and experience with you to help you plan your own epic trip to Siem Reap.

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Why visit Pub Street in Siem Reap?

If you haven’t seen Pub Street, you haven’t seen Siem Reap. Pub Street may not be the most cultural activity; however, it is the central tourist hub in Siem Reap, and it is a lot of fun. As a central tourist hub, there are a lot of things to see and do in the area. This is also the best area to find Tuk-tuks (so if you are organizing a trip to Angkor Wat, we recommend walking around this area to find a driver). Lean more about Tuk Tuks in Cambodia.

There are lots of bars, restaurants, and cafes in the area, so there is a wide range of food and drink to choose from. There are also a couple of tour operators in the area where you can book tours, trips, and bus tickets. If you are looking for accommodation in Siem Reap, then we highly recommend you find a place that is a short walk from Pub Street.

TOP TIP: Tourist hubs may be the kind of place you like to avoid. But they do have their advantages. You will find most things that you need as a traveler in the Pub Street area.

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Things to do around Pub Street

• Visit the old market (just next to Pub Street – fruit market in the morning & night market section in the evening).
• Try a fish spa ($1 – $2 to try a fish spa, plenty around Pub Street).
• Eat insects or a snake (You may see locals selling insects & snakes to eat!).
• Try a crocodile burger (Some restaurants in the area sell a crocodile burger! If you want to try Crocodile check out El Toro Restaurant along the main Pub Street)
• Watch a free cultural performance (Check out the Khmer Dance performance – Temple Bar 7.30 pm).
• Get a cheap cocktail (You can still find cheap deals on cocktails e.g., $3 and buy one get one free).
• Dance the night away (There are several clubs in the area. Temple is a great place to dance).
• Try some traditional Cambodian food (Many restaurants around here serve tasty Cambodian Dishes like Amok and Beef Lok lak).
• Get a massage (Relax with a neck and shoulder massage or a foot massage, normally $2 – $5).
• Try some street food (there is some tasty street food along the north side of the Old Market near Pub Street).
• Visit a cocktail bar in a traditional wooden Cambodian House (Asana Old Wooden House) – They even run Herbal Cocktail making courses from time to time!
• Take a cooking class (Don’t miss this epic Cooking Class in a Local Home in Siem Reap (on Klook) – great value for money).

Things to know before you visit Pub Street

Here are a few important things to know before you visit pub street:

• Make sure that you take time to explore some of the small side streets around the Pub Street area. These side streets tend to be a little bit quieter, and they also have some very nice bars, cafes, and restaurants.
• It is free of charge to visit Pub Street, and you can visit this area any time of the day; however, the evening is the best time to visit.
• Pub Street is a very popular area, and it can get particularly crowded in the evenings. Always take care of your belongings.
• If you are traveling on a budget, we do not recommend eating on Pub Street. If you walk away from Pub Street, you can generally find cheaper and more local places. There are a lot of nice cheap food places down Sok San Road and around the old market.
• Pub Street attracts a lot of street kids and beggars. In some cases, kids are part of organized begging circles, and some kids may have also been trafficked to beg in Siem Reap (find out more about Ethical Volunteering in Siem Reap)

When is the best time of day to visit Pub Street?

Pub Street is relatively quiet during the day, and some of the bars and restaurants do not open until lunchtime or during the afternoon. Pub Street generally remains fairly quiet until 5 pm. From this time, Pub Street starts to get more busy and crowded; the restaurants and bars fill up, and the area has a good atmosphere.

What are the best places to eat and drink in the area?

We love the vibrant, varied and creative design in many of the restaurants, bars and cafes around Pub Street. Here are a couple of examples…

Most food in the area ranges in price between $3 – $8 per dish. You can get an impressive range of local and international cuisine around Pub Street. Here are the best cafes and restaurants in the area:

Here are some of the BEST restaurants, Bars and Cafes in the Pub Street area of Siem Reap…

• Chubby Gonzo’s Siem Reap – Taco’s Mexican Salad & beer – great prices.
• Crep’Italy – Fresh tasty and creative menu – Italian & Western Cuisine.
• Il Forno – Classy fresh Italian food – nice ambiance one block from Pub Street.
• Khmer Kitchen – Just next to the Old Market – Traditional Cambodian Cuisine.
• Mesa Restaurant – Great Ambiance – Fusion of Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Japanese.
• Curry King Indian Restaurant – Great if you want that Indian fix – North Indian food.
• Gelato Lab – For a cheeky refreshing treat don’t miss the Gelato Lab Icecream Shop.
• Asana Old Wooden House – Herbal Cocktail Bar in a traditional style Khemer wooden house
• Khmer Family Restaurant – Stylish boutique and creative restaurant – traditional Cambodian food
• Silk Garden Bar & Restaurant – Bohemian Bar & Restaurant with chilled hippy vibes

If you’re interested in a more unique and strange culinary experience you can also find food dipped in liquid nitrogen (yep that’s really a thing!) Locals in the area also sell insects and snakes to buy and eat. That’s may not be everyone’s first choice – but if you’re in the mood for a giggle and a dare you may want to give it a go. 

You may be wondering whether it’s worth visiting Temple Bar on Pub Street – maybe for a drink and a dance but not for food. Sadly Temple (Pub Street) has gone downhill in recent years. If you love Temple then head to the new Temple Design Bar (run by the same company).

This is based on Sok San Road. This restaurant is much better than Temple on Pub Street. They have stone-baked pizzas, pasta & burgers. Watch out for special deals.

What are the best places to stay near pub street?

Garden Village Guest House (10 minute walk from Pub Street) – Affordable, fun, outdoor pool and great atmosphere. You can book Garden Village on Agoda. You can also find Garden Village on booking.com.

The Moon Residence & Spa (10 minute walk from Pub Street) – Stylish mid range hotel with spacious suites and an outdoor pool. You can reserve rooms at The Moon Residence on Agoda. You can also reserve rooms at the Moon Residence on booking.com.

Central Suite Residence (5 minute walk from Pub Steet) – See photo above. Very stylish & luxurious. Excellent lcoation a stone’s throw from Pub Street. Find Central Suite Residence on Agoda. You can also find Central Suite Residence on booking.com.