Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Heart of Darkness
NIGHTCLUB
(26 St 51; 8pm-late)
This Phnom Penh institution with the alluring Angkor theme has
evolved into a nightclub more than a bar over the years. It goes off every night of the
week, attracting all - and we mean all - sorts. Everybody should stop in at least once just
to bask in the aura and history of the place.
NIGHTCLUB
Pontoon
(
www.pontoonclub.com
; 80 St 172; admission weekends US$3-5, weekdays free; 9.30pm-late)
After
floating from pier to pier for a few years (hence the name), the city's premier nightclub
has finally found a permanent home on
terra firma
. It draws top local DJs and occasional
big foreign acts. Thursday is gay-friendly night, with a 1am lady-boy show.
Meta House
(37 Sothearos Blvd)
The venerable movie house hosts Tech Penh and other public parties
from 9pm every Friday and some Thursdays and Saturdays.
NIGHTCLUB
Backstage Cocktail Bar
CLUB, LOUNGE
(377 Sisowath Quay; till late)
A little bolt hole of a place, it can be sneaky fun and is worth
popping by late-night if you're looking for some riverfront dance action.
Rock
NIGHTCLUB
(468 Monivong Blvd; admission varies; until late)
If you want a more authentic local experien-
ce, Rock is your best bet. Looks like a gigantic Home Depot, but Khmers go crazy for it,
complete with karaoke rooms.
Entertainment
For news on what's happening in town, grab a copy of free listings newspaper
The Advi-
sor
or check out
7 Days
in the Friday issue of the
Phnom Penh Post
.
AsiaLife
is a free
monthly with entertainment features and some listings. Online, try
www.ladypenh.com
or
Khmer440.com.
