Places to meet in Siem Reap

A vegetarian restaurant on Street 26 serving meat-free Cambodian, Asian and European dishes.

An open-air cafe on Street 20 that roasts its own coffee and serves Western breakfast dishes and Khmer food.

A bakery and cafe near the river with air-conditioned seating indoors and outdoor tables under trees.

A cafe on Street 14 serving breakfast and coffee, with an upstairs area that people use for work and meetings.

A restaurant in the Wat Damnak area serving a changing tasting menu of contemporary Cambodian cooking.

An ice cream and sorbet shop in the Alley near Pub Street that churns its flavours in-house.

A riverside coffee shop with a Japanese kissaten-style interior of mismatched cups, calligraphy scrolls and second-hand furniture.

A restaurant on Pokambor Avenue serving traditional Khmer dishes such as curries and fish amok.

A training restaurant run by an NGO, serving creative Khmer dishes in a garden setting.

A vegetarian cafe and restaurant on River Road, north of the town centre.

A cocktail bar in an old wooden house in the Old Market quarter, using Khmer ingredients.

One of the older bar-restaurants on Pub Street, with live music and sports on a big screen.

A bar near Pub Street known for live jazz, with indoor and outdoor seating.

A colonial-style cocktail bar inside the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor with leather sofas and a gin-focused drinks list.

A relaxed bar on Street 26 with a pool table, darts and a weekly open-mic night.

A cocktail bar on Street 26 styled after 1920s Shanghai, with booths and a Chinese-inspired food menu.

A small bar in Alley West near Pub Street with a horseshoe-shaped counter and simple snacks.

A brewhouse restaurant on Sala Kamreuk Road that brews its own craft beer and has outdoor seating under trees.

A dinner theatre on Street 26 presenting Khmer classical dance with live music and set-menu dinners.

An interactive trick-art museum with large illusion paintings made for posing in photos.

A small theatre on Bamboo Street that stages shadow puppet shows with Khmer musicians.

A museum of traditional Asian textiles with guided tours and a shop selling handmade souvenirs.

A Cambodian circus show combining acrobatics, theatre, music and dance, run by a social project.

A museum displaying Buddha statues and other artefacts found in archaeological excavations around Angkor.

A house museum and gallery of artist Lim Muy Theam with paintings, lacquer work, a garden and an on-site workshop.

A botanical garden north of the town centre with ponds, shaded paths, a small animal area and a cafe.

A fishing commune of stilted houses near the Tonle Sap lake, south-east of central Siem Reap.

A large public park by the river near the Royal Residence, with lawns, walking paths, playgrounds and outdoor art.

A riverside park with boardwalks and walking bridges, with food stalls, cafes and restaurants nearby.

An evening handicraft market of bamboo stalls selling Khmer crafts, clothing and souvenirs.

A compact neighbourhood around Hup Guan Street with cafes, galleries, boutiques and restaurants.

A market on Oum Khun Street selling handmade Cambodian crafts, jewellery, clothing and silk scarves, with street food.

A large covered market near the river in central Siem Reap selling produce, spices, textiles and souvenirs.

A large local market on National Road 6 that residents use for daily shopping.

A street of bars, restaurants and shops beside the Old Market, busiest in the evening.

A riverside night market focused on local art, crafts and souvenirs, close to the Old Market Bridge.

An air-conditioned shopping and lifestyle complex near the Royal Gardens with shops, a cinema and an indoor play area.

A cinema on the top floor of The Heritage Walk shopping complex that screens many films in English with Khmer subtitles.

A cinema on Sivutha Boulevard near Pub Street that shows Western and Khmer releases.

A gym with a weights area, an air-conditioned upper level, spinning bikes, classes and a sauna.

A miniature golf course with Angkor Wat-themed holes, south of the town centre.