The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Go to Elephant Bar for a signature cocktail and live piano late in the evening, to The Conservatory for aperitifs and conversation with a resident pianist before dinner, and to the Poolside Terrace for daytime cocktails by the water. Hours are as listed in October 2026; confirm before you travel.
- Best for: Guests and visitors who want a heritage setting for an evening drink in Siem Reap.
- Good to know: Elephant Bar and Restaurant 1932 ask for smart casual or smart elegant attire; slip-ons and flip-flops are not permitted.
- Next step: Match the hour to the mood below, and book by phone or email if you want a table.
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor opened in 1932 and describes its style as 1930s French Art Deco, and its bars carry that heritage into the evening. The hotel describes Elephant Bar as Siem Reap's most celebrated bar, and it lists The Conservatory and the Poolside Terrace for other moods.
This page picks a bar by mood and gives the best hour for each, using the hotel's own listings. For the full list of restaurants, see where to eat and drink at Raffles; for a morning visit, the breakfast page covers Cafe d'Angkor.
The pick per mood
Mood by mood
- A signature cocktail and live piano: Elephant Bar, with its Airavata cocktail and a live pianist.
- Quiet conversation and aperitifs: The Conservatory, which serves afternoon tea or aperitifs and has a resident pianist.
- Daytime drinks by the water: the Poolside Terrace, with fruity cocktails and light daytime meals.
- A cultural evening with dinner: the Cambodian Apsara Dinner held on Saturdays in the Raffles Marquee.
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
Heritage luxury & history
Elephant Bar
The hotel states Elephant Bar is its bar and describes it as Siem Reap's most celebrated bar. The signature cocktail is the Airavata, made with rum, coconut, passion fruit, lime juice, creme de banane and pineapple juice.
Elephant Bar at a glance, as listed in October 2026 (confirm before you travel)
- Live pianist Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30pm to 10.00pm.
- Dress code: smart casual.
- Reservations: (855) 63 963 888 or bookus.siemreap@raffles.com.
Arrive earlier in the evening for a seat and stay for the piano: the listed performance falls late in the evening, so a drink beforehand gives the evening a rhythm. The happy hour window is covered in the last section.
The Conservatory
The Conservatory is open daily from 7.00am to 11.00pm as listed in October 2026, and serves afternoon tea or aperitifs. Afternoon tea runs daily from 2.30pm to 5.30pm with Classic, Signature or Heritage menus, and a resident pianist plays Tuesday to Sunday from 5.30pm to 9.15pm. All these hours are listed in October 2026; confirm before you travel.
The dress code is smart casual. Its hours make it the bar for the early evening: arrive around the start of the pianist's hours for a calm drink before dinner at Restaurant 1932, which serves dinner daily from 6.00pm to 10.30pm as listed in October 2026.
Poolside Terrace and special evenings
The Poolside Terrace offers light daytime meals, fruity cocktails and a private candlelit dinner. The outdoor pool beside it is open daily from 7:00am to 7:00pm as listed in October 2026; confirm before you travel.
Other drink-led experiences listed by the hotel include the Raffles Gin Craze, about the hotel's gin collection, and the Cambodian Apsara Dinner held on Saturdays in the Raffles Marquee. Ask the hotel for dates and terms.
Best time to arrive
A simple evening plan
- 1Afternoon: tea at The Conservatory from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
- 2Early evening: aperitifs at The Conservatory while the resident pianist plays.
- 3Dinner: Restaurant 1932 or Cafe d'Angkor.
- 4Late evening: Elephant Bar for the Airavata and the live pianist.
Reading recent reviews on Agoda and Booking.com can add atmosphere and service comments, as this page relies on the hotel's own listings.
Happy hour at Elephant Bar
Elephant Bar lists its happy hour daily from 4.00pm to 6.00pm as listed in October 2026; confirm before you travel. The pages used for this guide give no drink prices or offer details, so ask the hotel for the current menu. Arriving at the start of the window is the easiest way to choose your seat, with the Airavata a natural first order.
To book, call (855) 63 963 888 or email bookus.siemreap@raffles.com.
Compare the 10 hotelsHappy hour and the Airavata
Elephant Bar lists its happy hour daily from 4.00pm to 6.00pm as listed in October 2026; confirm before you travel. The signature cocktail is the Airavata, made with rum, coconut, passion fruit, lime juice, creme de banane and pineapple juice. A live pianist plays Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30pm to 10.00pm, and the dress code is smart casual. The pages used for this guide give no drink prices or offer details, so ask the hotel for the current menu on (855) 63 963 888 or bookus.siemreap@raffles.com.
Test your knowledge
Five questions on this guide.
Luxury hotels in Siem Reap: frequently asked questions
Which is the main bar at Raffles Siem Reap?
Elephant Bar, which the hotel describes as Siem Reap's most celebrated bar.
Is there live music?
Elephant Bar lists a live pianist Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30pm to 10.00pm, and The Conservatory a resident pianist Tuesday to Sunday from 5.30pm to 9.15pm, as listed in October 2026.
What is the dress code?
Elephant Bar and The Conservatory are smart casual, and slip-ons and flip-flops are not permitted.
When is happy hour?
Elephant Bar lists happy hour daily from 4.00pm to 6.00pm as listed in October 2026. Confirm before you travel.
Can I get a drink by the pool?
Yes, the Poolside Terrace serves fruity cocktails and light daytime meals.
How do I book?
Call (855) 63 963 888 or email bookus.siemreap@raffles.com.
Built by a French engineer based in Siem Reap since 2025, combining AI analysis (Claude, RAG pipelines) and Google Maps data to assemble the most complete local directory — 5,300+ verified businesses. No sponsored placements, no paid content.