1 THE CHINESE HOUSE

Set in a distinctive, yellow, circa-1880 building – revealing seamless French-Chinese architecture – this stylish lounge bar and art gallery offers long sofa beds and subdued lighting.Perfect for an intimate evening of old-world elegance. 45 Sisowath Quay, tel +855 (0)23 222280, www.chinesehouse.asia

2 THE PLACE SKY BAR

This sleek rooft op bar affords 360º city views from nine storeys up. Also in the building are two restaurants, a spa and a fully equipped gym. 90 Sihanouk Boulevard, tel +855 (0)23 726999, www.mwgroup.com.kh/theplace  

3 FLY LOUNGE

Both Khmer and expatriate patrons are fans of the US$3 cocktails in this Middle Eastern-style lounge. Look out for the swimming pool. 21 AEo Street 148, tel +855 (0)89 509007, www.flyloungecambodia.com

4 PONTOON

Floating on the waters off Sisowath Quay, this hip boat-turned-bar has undergone a couple of revamps after almost sinking during a particularly raucous party last year.

Moored near Street 108, tel +855 (0)17 682071