Barrio on Hap Guan Street in the Kandal Village area has established itself as one of the best cocktail bars in Siem Reap for visitors who want well-made drinks without the Pub Street environment. The menu focuses on classic cocktails executed properly — Negronis, Daiquiris, Whisky Sours — alongside a few house creations using local ingredients such as palm sugar, Kampot pepper, and local spirits. The bar team knows what they are doing.
The space is small and fills up on weekends, so arrive by 8pm if you want a seat. It draws a relaxed mix of expats, travellers who have found it by recommendation, and the occasional Cambodian professional who has discovered that a properly made martini beats a beer bucket. No loud music.