Pub Street & Kandal Village

Pub Street & Kandal Village — Quick Facts

What is it?

other — Siem Reap's Evening Heart, From Backpacker Bars to Craft Cocktails

Where?

Siem Reap , Cambodia

Entry Fee

Free to walk; drinks roughly $1.50–6 USD

Opening Hours

Liveliest from around 7:00 PM; vehicles are blocked from 5:00 PM, making it pedestrian-only by evening

Time Needed

2–4 hours

Best Time

After 7pm, once the street fills in

Don't Miss

A single street running from backpacker beer-and-bucket bars to craft cocktail lounges within a few hundred metres

What to See on Pub Street & Kandal Village

Pub Street

Running from the Red Piano Restaurant to the Banana Leaf Restaurant, Pub Street packs roughly 100 bars, restaurants, massage parlours and shops into about a kilometre — loud, bright, and aimed squarely at a good time. Two parallel alleys, The Lane to the north and The Passage to the south, extend the scene with a slightly different crowd and menu.

Kandal Village

A few minutes’ walk from the main strip, Kandal Village is Pub Street’s quieter, more design-led counterpart — boutique cafés, small galleries, and a handful of craft cocktail bars that draw a slightly older, less backpacker-heavy crowd.

Old Market

Both areas sit beside the Old Market (Psar Chas), making it easy to combine an evening here with dinner, shopping, and a walk through the market’s night-market strip.

How to Get to Pub Street

Pub Street is in central Siem Reap, immediately beside the Old Market.

On foot: Walkable from almost any central Siem Reap guesthouse
Tuk-tuk: A short, cheap ride from anywhere else in town

Practical Tips

The street is closed to vehicles from 5:00pm, so it’s safe and easy to wander without traffic
November to March is the busiest season — expect bigger crowds, especially on weekends
Kandal Village is the better choice for a calmer drink or coffee; Pub Street itself for a livelier night out
Keep an eye on belongings in the busiest, most crowded stretches

Nearby Attractions

Psar Chas (Old Market) — directly adjacent, with its own night-market food stalls
Angkor Night Market — a short tuk-tuk ride away, for shopping and a quieter bar scene