5 Best Rooftop Bars in Siem Reap

Top Banana Beach Bar, as the name suggests, exudes a tropical atmosphere, complete with sand and colourful hammocks. Set adjacent to the Mad Monkey Hostel’s swimming pool, this rooftop bar in Siem Reap's downtown area is fitted with a beer pong table, beanbags, and daybeds.

A popular spot amongst backpackers, Top Banana Beach Bar offers over 40 types of cocktails – the bartenders are also known for offering rounds of shots for partygoers almost hourly. Mad Monkey Hostel Siem Reap is about 5 minutes' walk from Pub Street.

Soria Moria Rooftop Bar is ideal for when you’re looking to escape the overcrowded bars in Pub Street, offering a more relaxed vibe, unique cocktails, imported wines, as well as an extensive tapas menu. Located atop Soria Moria Boutique Hotel, this chic nightlife venue is also fitted with a rooftop pool and cold-water Jacuzzi tub – great for a quick dip after a day of exploring Angkor Wat.

Best of all, food and drink here is usually included in the sunset happy hour promos between 5pm and 7pm. Located along Wat Bo Road, Soria Moria Rooftop Bar is a 5-minute walk from Wat Damnnak Pagoda.

Temple Balcony, also referred to as Temple Food n Beverage in Siem Reap, is fitted with a spacious open-air rooftop section that overlooks bustling Pub Street. The 2-storey bar is popular with budget-conscious travellers looking to watch traditional Apsara dance shows, catch the latest sports matches, play a game of pool and enjoy strong drinks at affordable prices.

The ground floor is fitted with leather booths, flat screen TVs and pool tables while the rooftop – Temple Balcony – features plenty of plush beanbags, neon lighting and a full-service bar. Traditional dance performances are usually held daily between 7.30pm and 9.30pm, followed by resident DJs playing song requests until midnight. They also regularly roll out promos, such as free T-shirts for every 2 pitchers or jugs of cocktails, spirits and Angkor draft beers.