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Heart of Darkness


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 20 attractions in Phnom Penh
Traveller Description: This dark bar is known as one of the more popular nightlife attractions.
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Attraction type: Bar/club
Address: 26 Street 51 Phnom Penh
Cambodia

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5 of 5 stars
Houston, Texas
1 Aug 2009

Just got the Trip Advisor, "Phnom Penh trip watch" email, and it is flooding me with awesome memories. One of the best of them, is the Heart of Darkness Bar. The place itself is nothing special, but the crowd it attracts is amazing. We had an adventure every time we went to that bar. The most fun of which was... more

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5 of 5 stars
England
16 Aug 2008

I went twice. Tuesday night was slow to get going and yes it is pretty small. We wondered what was going on when we got searched on the way in then found an empty bar with Michael Buble playing. As the night progressed the place came alive. We went back on the Friday night and didn't bother getting there until... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cardiff by the Sea, California
1 Mar 2007
1/3 found this review helpful

Had a blast. Heart of Darkness is a must for a well rounded trip to Cambodia. Scene is basically like any hopping bar in the States or Europe, everythings just cheaper... Who's complaining? If your super-worried about safety you should probably vacation in Hawaii, where you'll be safe and sound, unless you're hit by a meteorite or some other such... more

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2 of 5 stars
New York, NY
19 Jan 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

This bar gets so much hype and because of that I was really looking forward to visiting on my trip to Phnom Penh. I arrived at the bar at an early hour and it was packed, mostly full of westerners. I was surprised at how small the bar was. Just trying to get to the bar was an issue due... more

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1 of 5 stars
Chicago
16 Jan 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

We headed over to the Heart of Darkness our first night in Phnom Phen. After reading numerous positive reviews on the night spot, were excited to try the place out and mingle with the locals. Needless to say, don't bother. Its a small and smokey bar with no atmosphere, average music, and poor service. Most of the crowd was male,... more

Clubbing
24 Oct 2005
5/7 found this review helpful

Had a wicked time in the Heart of Darkness-left around 3.30am (I think!)-full of westerners, but all friendly. Music was good and beer reasonable. You must visit!-ignore all the rumours about shootings!-the only shots are behind the bar! If you want more info about Cambodia drop me a line at chaz7_uk@yahoo.co.uk more

13 Sep 2004
5/6 found this review helpful

Phnom Penh can seem pretty dangerous after dark so get a moto here, but it's good fun once you arrive. Of course there's some sex workers and dirty old men dotted around but blank them and enjoy yourself! more

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Heart of Darkness Address

26 Street 51, Phnom Penh, Cambodia