October 15th, 2012 
Kristin 
… Is pretty friggin’ awesome.
Day 7
After a long day playing around at Angkor Wat, the clock turned to midnight and it was time to see what Siem Reap had to offer by way of nightlife. We deserved a round of Angkor beer after biking all around the temples, right?
Right.
RIGHT??!
Two dueling bars directly across the street from each other constitute the main night life for foreigners in Siem Reap, on a street known as Pub Street.
You know you’re at the right place if you look up and see a brightly glowing sign that proudly proclaims that the area is, indeed, “pub street”.
At draft beer running about $1, the place gets more and more rowdy as the night goes on. We rolled up in a giant group from our hostel, doubling the crowd at pubs.
I taught the varied crowd the term “mobbing out”*. It was awesome, we had a pair of Irish girls who took down grenades like they were water (a shot of tequila, and jager, followed by red bull – I cannot drink these without ralphing, seriously), lazy-eyed Michael, a Melbourn-ite who had the unlucky fortune of an eye infection at the time, Gemma, a super rad (I taught her the word “rad”) chick from London, and the ringleaders: a guy from England and a dude from Australia who had joined forces in Saigon and made their way to Siem Reap to get us all mobilized and going.
It was a good time.
With songs like Gangnam Style on loop, almost everyone at some point moves to the street between the two bars to get their dance on.
A few hours into the night, young local children came out to dance with us. Though sad, since these kids are clearly working to sell bracelets, I’ve got to say, they’ve got some impressive rhythm.
Just look at how this girl showed my friend up:
The sky opened up and rain started soaking everyone, most of whom couldn’t have cared less and continued dancing to the music in the rain.
After we had our fun at Pub Street, we headed to an all-Cambodian night club known as Hip Hop.
Hip Hop Club Siem Reap
The locals all danced with us as we enjoyed the electro-style music and danced in the lasers. I felt welcome and enjoyed the music to the fullest.
Suffice to say, Siem Reap has some awesome night life.
*mobbing out: An action carried out by movement in a general direction. Can be singular but typically involves a group. Ex: We’re mobbing out to pub street, fancy a brew?
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That looks like such a fun night. That girl in the video definitely knows how to move. She would have shown me up on the first step. I have no rhythm
haha neither does my friend in the video. She’s got skills
Girl! You are having WAY to much fun since the tuk tuk scam…
AWESOME! Safe and happy travels! 
It’s true! I needed a day of recovery after that night
This looks like so much fun…and that kid is killing it! I can’t wait for $1 beers. It’s far too expensive in Malaysia!
She’s so good! Beers are only 75 cents at some places. You’ll love Cambodia!
Wow…Those are some serious moves!
She knows how to move
i love that girl. she dances… it’s unreal. did you know she calls herself linda. i love temple bar dancing by the way. hope our paths will cross. lovely blog by the way.
I hope our paths cross too! I’m off to Laos next. You?
Interesting, I had no idea Siem Reap had anything like that there. Although with so many tourists it makes a lot of sense.
I didn’t know either but it turned out to be awesome!
Sounds like a fun night.
night(s)
Ha ha, sounds like Cambodia nightlife has not changed in 10 years!
I would have loved to see it 10 years ago! I’ve heard a few things have changed. Mainly prices and such.
no he doesnt but he was very drunk!!!! lol
Seb! Great hearing from you. You have some good moves but nobody had anything on that girl!
have any rhythm that is
i no. shes well smooth. still got the bracelet she gave me. good times
My favourite place to par-tay! I’ve had many crazy nights on Pub Street… and I’m still keen for more!
Loving all the pieces you’ve written on Cambodia. You’ve made me realise, as a Khmer person, that I take its amazingness for granted.
Oh my goodness Cambodia totally captured my heart. You are from one amazing country!