Phnom Penh does not have one nightlife strip — it has a cluster of streets close to the river where bars, restaurants, live music and late kitchens sit side by side. Most of it is within a ten-minute walk of the Riverside, which makes it easy to start with dinner and end wherever the night takes you.
Where to go
The heart of the zone is Street 136, the busiest street at night, with Streets 130, 118, 110 and 5 around it and Sisowath Quay (the Riverside) at the end. Use the Explore page to filter by street, by type of venue, or by what is open right now.
How a night unfolds
- 5–9 pm: sunset by the river, happy hours and dinner.
- 9 pm–1 am: live bands, DJs, sports screens — the liveliest hours on Street 136.
- After 1 am: late bars and clubs, and noodle soup when you need it.
Money
US dollars and Cambodian riel are both used every day; small change often comes back in riel. Many venues accept cards and KHQR, but carry some small notes for tuk-tuks and street food. Member venues show their prices clearly — if something looks wrong on a bill, ask politely; you can also report it to the community.
Getting home
Ride-hailing apps work well at any hour and show the price before you ride. If you take a tuk-tuk from the street, agree the price first.
Good to know
- Dress is relaxed, but keep a shirt on inside venues.
- Ask before photographing people.
- In an emergency call 117 (police) or 119 (ambulance).
Welcome to the city that never sleeps — enjoy it, and look after each other.