Mad Monkey Siem Reap Pub Crawl

The Mad Monkey Siem Reap Pub Crawl is built around a simple promise: start with cheap drinks and group games, then move into Pub Street karaoke, a pub-style bar, and a nightclub. For $12, you get a Mad Monkey singlet, one cocktail, free shots, drink discounts, and a traditional Khmer meal with a beer or soft drink.

I like the useful extras, especially the meal and the two draft beers you can claim at the bar after the crawl. I also like the easy social setup. Host SK has been singled out as friendly and fun, and the format gives solo visitors a quick way to meet people.

The main catch is the opening stretch. The evening can spend far longer at Mad Monkey than the advertised plan suggests, with one account describing about two and a half hours there and little organized activity. If you want a fast route to Pub Street, this may feel slow.

Key points to know before you book

• The night starts at 7:30 PM at Mad Monkey Siem Reap Canopy Bar, not on Pub Street.
• Pub Street begins around 11 PM, with roughly an hour planned for karaoke, a pub-style bar, and a club.
• Your $12 covers more than entry: a singlet, one cocktail, free shots, drink discounts, and a Khmer meal with a beer or soft drink.
• Two draft beers are available after the tour at the bar, giving the low price a little more value.
• Host quality can shape the night: SK received especially warm praise for being a good host.
• The opening bar session may be long and lightly organized, so bring your own energy and patience.

What your $12 buys in Siem Reap

At $12 per person, this is priced as a social night out rather than a polished bar-hopping tour. You are paying for a bundle of drinks, food, a shirt, and access to a ready-made evening with other people.

The package includes a Mad Monkey singlet and one cocktail. You also get discounted drinks at the bar and free shots during the night. The plan includes a traditional Khmer meal with your choice of beer or a soft drink, plus two draft beers to claim at the bar after the tour.

That is a generous list for the price, at least on paper. The value depends on how much you use the included items. If you drink the cocktail, take the meal, claim both drafts, and enjoy the free shots, the $12 can work out well. If you mainly want to visit Pub Street and spend most of the evening there, the long opening period may make the deal feel less attractive.

The drinks are also part of the social design. A discount encourages people to stay together, while the hourly shots give the group a shared moment. You should still pace yourself. Free shots are easy to accept and harder to count once the night gets moving.

Starting at the Canopy Bar at 7:30 PM

The scheduled meeting point is the Mad Monkey Siem Reap Canopy Bar at 7:30 PM. This is where you order your first drink, collect the crawl’s opening benefits, and meet the group.

The bar functions as the evening’s home base. You can begin with the included cocktail, wear the supplied singlet, and use the 20 percent drink discount throughout the night. Free shots are planned on the hour, following the usual Mad Monkey party style.

This first part matters if you are traveling alone. You do not need to arrive with a group or know the bars in advance. The shared shirt, drinks, and scheduled shots create easy conversation starters. You can ask where people are from, compare plans for Siem Reap, and decide how much of the evening suits you.

Still, you should set your expectations carefully. The published timing says the group leaves for Pub Street at 11 PM, which means three and a half hours can pass at Mad Monkey before the main bar route begins. That is a long time for a starting point.

One account describes the first bar period as poorly organized, with roughly two and a half hours spent there and no clear activities from the guide. That does not mean every night will run the same way. It does mean you should not assume that the opening period will be packed with games or a tightly managed program.

I would treat this part as a casual pre-party. If you enjoy drinking, chatting, and making your own fun, it may be fine. If you booked this mainly for a rapid tour of several Siem Reap bars, the wait could frustrate you.

The Khmer meal adds practical value

A traditional Khmer meal with a beer or soft drink is included in the advertised package. The exact dish is not specified, so you should not book this expecting a particular Cambodian specialty.

The meal is still useful. A night of cocktails, shots, and beer is easier to handle when you eat first. It also gives the experience a small local touch, rather than making the entire evening about international party drinks.

For a short nightlife activity, food can be more valuable than another free pour. You get a chance to try something associated with Cambodia while keeping the cost under control. I would make a point of taking the meal, especially if you have not eaten before meeting the group.

Because the timing of the meal is not clearly stated, ask the host when it will be served. If it comes early, you can use it as a proper base for the evening. If it comes later, you may want to eat something small before the 7:30 PM meeting time.

Leaving for Pub Street at 11 PM

The scheduled departure for Pub Street is 11 PM. This is when the crawl changes from a Mad Monkey bar gathering into a route through Siem Reap’s best-known nightlife area.

The plan allows about an hour at each stop. That gives you enough time to settle in without rushing from one door to the next. It also means the route is not a quick photo stop at several venues. You are expected to spend real time at each place.

The first Pub Street stop is a karaoke bar. Karaoke is a smart opening choice for a social group because it gives people something to do beyond standing with a drink. You might sing, join in, or simply watch. The point is participation, not a quiet evening.

This is also where the mood may depend heavily on the group and the host. A good host can get people involved and prevent the room from splitting into small circles. SK has been praised for being friendly and effective, which is exactly the kind of host this format needs.

If karaoke is not your thing, you can still enjoy the stop as a chance to talk. You do not need to perform to take part, but the atmosphere is likely to be louder and more active than at a standard restaurant or cocktail bar.

The pub-style stop gives the night a breather

After karaoke, the group moves to a place with a pub-like atmosphere. This middle stop should provide a change of pace before the final club visit.

The wording is broad, and the exact venue can change. You should not expect a fixed, named bar every time. The organizers note that the Canopy Bar and other itinerary details may vary depending on locations and preferences.

That flexibility can help the night. A bar may be switched if a venue is too crowded, unavailable, or not a good fit for the group. The drawback is that you cannot plan around a precise list of places before you go.

The middle bar is likely to be the easiest point for conversation. Karaoke can be noisy, and a club later in the night may make talking difficult. Use this stop to meet people properly, decide which parts of the rest of the night you want to join, and keep an eye on your spending.

You receive discounted drinks at Mad Monkey, but the supplied details do not promise the same discount at every Pub Street stop. Ask the host about current deals before ordering. That small step can prevent a cheap crawl from becoming an expensive night.

Finishing with dancing at a club

The final planned stop is a club, where the group dances before returning to Mad Monkey. This gives the evening a clear progression: social drinking first, a participatory activity next, conversation in the middle, then dancing.

The club stop is best for people who want a late night rather than a quiet introduction to Siem Reap. You should expect music and a livelier setting, but the specific venue and music style are not guaranteed.

The schedule says the group returns to Mad Monkey at about 1 AM. That makes the formal activity roughly five hours from the 7:30 PM start, though the Pub Street portion itself begins much later. If you want to continue after 1 AM, the supplied details do not promise an organized extension.

One advantage of returning to the starting bar is that you have a familiar place to finish. You can claim the two draft beers available after the tour and decide what to do next. Those beers are an important part of the value, especially if you have used the other inclusions.

The best parts, and where the plan can wobble

The most praised part of this experience is the social side. Kristine described it as a great night for meeting people from different countries and gave special thanks to host SK. Claire also had a good night and enjoyed meeting people.

That matches the design of the crawl. The singlet, group drinks, hourly shots, karaoke, and club stop all push you toward interaction. You are not simply handed a list of bars and left to find your own way.

The weak point is organization at the beginning. A German participant found the first bar slow and disorganized, with about two and a half hours spent there. The last two bars and clubs were considered good, but the delayed start reduced the value of the earlier part of the evening.

Another account was much harsher, describing the first three hours as a way for the venue to make money and saying there were no activities from the guide. That is a serious concern if you expect games, introductions, or a host-led schedule from the moment you arrive.

The overall score is 3.5 from 12 ratings, so the experience is not a sure bet. The spread from very positive to very negative tells you that the night can depend on timing, group chemistry, and how actively the host manages the opening period.

I would not treat the rating as a reason to avoid the crawl. I would treat it as a reminder to book this for the social atmosphere, not for precise timing or a guaranteed sequence of famous venues.

Who will get the most from this night

This crawl suits solo adults, couples who enjoy meeting new people, and small groups looking for a ready-made night out. The English-language format makes it easier to follow the host and join group activities.

You will probably enjoy it most if you like casual drinking, karaoke, dancing, and a flexible plan. The experience does not require you to organize a route through Pub Street yourself, and the included food and drinks keep the initial cost low.

It is less suitable if you want a quiet evening, a serious food experience, or a carefully timed tour of specific bars. It is also a poor fit if you dislike waiting at a hostel bar before heading into the main nightlife area.

The activity is not suitable for children under 18 or pregnant women. It is also not suitable for people with mobility impairments. Bring a passport or ID card, and leave luggage or large bags behind.

Simple ways to make the evening better

Eat something before you arrive unless you know the included Khmer meal will be served early. The meal helps, but its timing and exact contents are not specified.

Arrive ready to socialize. The opening period may not provide much structure, so introduce yourself instead of waiting for the host to do all the work. If you meet people early, the karaoke and club stops will feel much more worthwhile.

Ask about the evening’s timing when you check in. The official plan puts Pub Street at 11 PM, but the precise venues can change. Knowing the plan helps you decide how much to drink at the first bar and whether to stay for the full route.

Keep your ID with you, but do not bring a large bag. You need identification for the activity, and large luggage is not allowed.

Take advantage of the items included in the price. Use the cocktail, eat the Khmer meal, claim the two draft beers, and ask how the drink discount works. Those extras are what make the $12 price appealing.

Should you book the Mad Monkey Siem Reap Pub Crawl?

Book it if you want an affordable, social introduction to Siem Reap nightlife and you are happy with a loose schedule. The $12 price is reasonable when you count the singlet, cocktail, free shots, Khmer meal, drink discounts, and two post-tour drafts.

Be cautious if you want to reach Pub Street quickly. The first part can last several hours and may have little formal activity. This is the key question: do you enjoy making your own party at a hostel bar, or do you want the organized bar route to begin soon after meeting?

I would choose this crawl for a solo night out, especially if host SK is leading it and you want to meet people. I would skip it for a tightly planned nightlife itinerary, a quiet evening, or a night centered on specific venues. The experience can be a lot of fun, but your patience during the opening session will shape how much value you get.

FAQ

How much does the Mad Monkey Siem Reap Pub Crawl cost?

The price is $12 per person.

How long does the pub crawl last?

The activity lasts about five hours. The planned schedule begins at 7:30 PM and returns to Mad Monkey Siem Reap at about 1 AM.

Where does the pub crawl begin?

You meet at the Mad Monkey Siem Reap Canopy Bar at 7:30 PM.

What is included in the price?

The package includes one Mad Monkey singlet, one cocktail, free shots during the night, discounted drinks at Mad Monkey, a traditional Khmer meal with a beer or soft drink, and two draft beers to claim at the bar after the tour.

Does the crawl visit Pub Street?

Yes. The group is scheduled to leave for Pub Street at 11 PM, visiting a karaoke bar, a pub-style venue, and a club.

What language does the guide speak?

The activity is conducted in English.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option allows you to book without paying immediately.