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Best Cocktail Bars in Phnom Penh

Bassac Lane is the top-rated cocktail bar in Phnom Penh on the Booyah Index, rated ★4.6 from 1,016 reviews and known for concentration of hidden cocktail bars in a compact alley setting and live music venues integrated throughout the lane. Khmer Funk Sky Bar (★5 from 256 reviews) and BATTBONG Speakeasy Bar . Bistro (★4.4 from 479 reviews) round out the top three. This guide ranks all 7 cocktail bars in Phnom Penh by Google rating weighted by review volume.

Updated July 2026 · ranked by rating × review volume · no paid placement

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    Bassac Lane

    Cocktail Bar · ฿฿ · ★ 4.6 (1,016 reviews)

    Regulars come for concentration of hidden cocktail bars in a compact alley setting and live music venues integrated throughout the lane — it holds ★4.6 from 1,016 reviews.

    Also known for: Vibrant evening social hub mixing locals, expats, and travelers

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    Khmer Funk Sky Bar

    Cocktail Bar · ★ 5 (256 reviews)

    Regulars come for panoramic river and sunset views with Wat Phnom lit up at night and well-curated beer selection and well-made cocktails — it holds ★5 from 256 reviews.

    Also known for: Happy hour between 5-7 pm with amazing snacks

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    BATTBONG Speakeasy Bar . Bistro

    Cocktail Bar · ฿฿ · ★ 4.4 (479 reviews)

    Regulars come for hidden speakeasy entrance disguised behind a vintage Coca-Cola vending machine door and live band performances with energetic singers performing English and Khmer songs — it holds ★4.4 from 479 reviews.

    Also known for: Signature garlic shrimp and seafood dishes with well-crafted, balanced cocktails

    4

    Margarita Cocktail Bar

    Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.8 (66 reviews)

    Regulars come for hand-crafted margaritas and whisky sours and premium mocktails and extensive spirit varieties — it holds ★4.8 from 66 reviews.

    Also known for: Attentive, knowledgeable bartending service

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    ARCH Lounge - Cocktails, Whiskey & Wine Bar

    Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.8 (51 reviews)

    Regulars come for whisky Night promotion - buy 2 shots, get a third free on Thursdays and single malt whisky selection including Isle of Raasay — it holds ★4.8 from 51 reviews.

    Also known for: Cozy intimate atmosphere with friendly English-speaking bartenders

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    RUST.

    Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.9 (37 reviews)

    Regulars come for world-class craft cocktails with creative, unique recipes and live music performances on select nights — it holds ★4.9 from 37 reviews.

    Also known for: Board games and ability to control the music playlist

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    SROLANH Cocktail Bar

    Cocktail Bar · ★ 5 (10 reviews)

    Regulars come for singapore Sling cocktails and bassac Lane location — it holds ★5 from 10 reviews.

    Also known for: Casual drinks and chill atmosphere

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Quick answers

What is the best cocktail bar in Phnom Penh?

Bassac Lane is the top-rated cocktail bar in Phnom Penh, with ★4.6 from 1,016 reviews. It's known for concentration of hidden cocktail bars in a compact alley setting, live music venues integrated throughout the lane, vibrant evening social hub mixing locals, expats, and travelers.

What are the top 3 cocktail bars in Phnom Penh?

1. Bassac Lane (★4.6 from 1,016 reviews); 2. Khmer Funk Sky Bar (★5 from 256 reviews); 3. BATTBONG Speakeasy Bar . Bistro (★4.4 from 479 reviews).

How is this ranking made?

Each place is scored by its Google rating weighted by review volume (so a ★4.8 with thousands of reviews outranks a ★5.0 with a handful), from the 7 cocktail bars in Phnom Penh tracked in the Booyah Index. No paid placement.

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