Rooftop bars in Phnom Penh worth the lift ride

Phnom Penh does rooftops well: most of the good ones face the river, catch the breeze after dark, and do not charge Bangkok prices. These are the ones we send people to for a first-night-in-town drink.

1. Le Moon Rooftop

4.3/5 from 1,579 reviews

Set in Phnom Penh, Le Moon Rooftop has become one of the area's dependable stops. It is the kind of place you end up returning to rather than seeking out once, and it tends to stay busy without feeling rushed. A dependable pick if you are around the centre. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the Le Moon Rooftop page.

2. Rukkha Sky Bar & Tapas

Riverside, Phnom Penh · 4.7/5 from 1,434 reviews

Set in Riverside, Phnom Penh, Rukkha Sky Bar & Tapas has become one of the neighbourhood's dependable drinks stops. It is the kind of place you end up returning to rather than seeking out once, and it tends to stay busy without feeling rushed. A safe bet if you are around Riverside. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the Rukkha Sky Bar & Tapas page.

3. Scenery SkyBar & Restaurant Phnom Penh

4.6/5 from 760 reviews

Scenery SkyBar & Restaurant Phnom Penh is an easy recommendation if you find yourself in Phnom Penh. It has settled into its spot over the years, and the room fills with a mix of first-timers working through a guide and locals on their usual table. Worth the trip if you are around the centre. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the Scenery SkyBar & Restaurant Phnom Penh page.

4. Celeste Revolving Skybar

4.3/5 from 735 reviews

Set in Phnom Penh, Celeste Revolving Skybar has become one of the area's dependable stops. It is the kind of place you end up returning to rather than seeking out once, and it tends to stay busy without feeling rushed. A safe bet if you are around the centre. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the Celeste Revolving Skybar page.

5. HighGround Sky Bar TK

4.8/5 from 615 reviews

Set in Phnom Penh, HighGround Sky Bar TK has become one of the neighbourhood's dependable drinks stops. It is the kind of place you end up returning to rather than seeking out once, and it tends to stay busy without feeling rushed. A dependable pick if you are around the centre. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the HighGround Sky Bar TK page.

6. Eclipse Sky Bar & Restaurant

Bar, European, Asian, Cambodian · 4.1/5 from 376 reviews

If you want drinks in Phnom Penh, Eclipse Sky Bar & Restaurant is an easy recommendation. It has settled into its spot over the years, and the room fills with a mix of first-timers working through a guide and locals on their usual table. A local favourite if you are around the centre. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the Eclipse Sky Bar & Restaurant page.

7. AKASA Skybar

4.7/5 from 216 reviews

AKASA Skybar sits in Phnom Penh and draws a steady crowd of locals, expats and visitors. It is not chasing trends, and that is part of the appeal: you get a proper meal, a fair bill and staff who know the menu. A safe bet if you are around the centre. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the AKASA Skybar page.

8. Old Durbar Restaurant-Sky Bar & Hotel

4.6/5 from 199 reviews

Set in Phnom Penh, Old Durbar Restaurant-Sky Bar & Hotel has become one of the neighbourhood's dependable drinks stops. It is the kind of place you end up returning to rather than seeking out once, and it tends to stay busy without feeling rushed. A local favourite if you are around the centre. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the Old Durbar Restaurant-Sky Bar & Hotel page.

9. Khmer Funk Sky Bar

Bar, Barbecue, Asian, Fusion, Beer Restaurants · Daun Penh, Phnom Penh · 4.9/5 from 160 reviews

Khmer Funk Sky Bar is a drinks spot in Daun Penh, Phnom Penh that regulars come back to. The pull here is consistency more than novelty, which is exactly what you want when you are booking somewhere you have not tried. A safe bet if you are around Daun Penh. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the Khmer Funk Sky Bar page.

10. SLLA Skybar & Restaurant

4.7/5 from 143 reviews

SLLA Skybar & Restaurant is an easy recommendation if you find yourself in Phnom Penh. It has settled into its spot over the years, and the room fills with a mix of first-timers working through a guide and locals on their usual table. A safe bet if you are around the centre. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the SLLA Skybar & Restaurant page.

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This is a short, hand-picked list. For the full ranked set, filters and a map, see the full rooftop and views page and cocktail bars. It is a good place to plan around where you are staying.

How this list is made

We rank by review volume and rating across Google and TripAdvisor, then sanity-check by hand. Every place here is a solid choice for a sunset drink, a first-night-in-town scout of the city or a low-key date. Places change, hours, owners and quality, so check the individual page before you go.