Mad Monkey Siem Reap Pub Crawl

Siem Reap’s Mad Monkey pub crawl is built around a simple promise: start with drinks at the hostel, then move through karaoke, a pub-style bar, and a club on Pub Street. At $12 per person, it is a low-cost way to meet people and get a planned night out, especially if you are traveling alone.

I like the free Mad Monkey singlet and cocktail, and the chance to claim two draft beers at the bar after the crawl. I also like the mix of stops, since karaoke gives the evening a social start before the group moves on to dancing. Host SK has earned particular praise for being friendly and engaging.

The main thing to watch is the long opening stretch at Mad Monkey. The schedule starts at 7:30 PM, but the move to Pub Street is listed for 11 PM. If the group stays at the hostel bar for hours, you will need to bring your own energy and make your own fun before the proper bar hopping begins.

Key points to know before you book

• The night starts at 7:30 PM at Mad Monkey’s Canopy Bar, with 20 percent off drinks and free shots on the hour.
• You receive a Mad Monkey singlet and one cocktail, plus discounted drinks during the evening.
• The Pub Street route includes karaoke, a pub-style bar, and a club, with about an hour planned at each stop.
• A Khmer meal with a beer or soft drink is advertised, along with two draft beers at the bar after the tour.
• Host SK is specifically praised for his friendly hosting, but the energy of the evening depends heavily on the group.
• The experience is for adults only, and you must bring a passport or ID while leaving large bags behind.

A $12 night out in Siem Reap

At $12, this is not a premium nightlife package. It is a cheap social evening with a few included extras and a built-in route through Siem Reap’s best-known party area.

The value comes from the combination. You get a singlet, one cocktail, free shots, reduced drink prices, and access to a group moving between several venues. If you would otherwise spend the evening deciding where to go, the crawl saves you that effort.

The deal is less compelling if you mainly want a meal and several included drinks. The clearest inclusion list names the singlet, cocktail, free shots, and discounted drinks. The wider description also includes a Khmer meal with a beer or soft drink, plus two draft beers at the bar after the crawl. Since these details are presented in different parts of the tour information, I would confirm the food and beer arrangements when booking.

You should also budget for drinks beyond the cocktail and free shots. The 20 percent discount helps, but it does not make the entire night free. The price is best understood as an inexpensive way to join a social group, not as an all-inclusive drinking package.

7:30 PM at the Mad Monkey Canopy Bar

The evening begins at Mad Monkey Siem Reap’s Canopy Bar. You order your first drink, receive the included cocktail, and have access to a 20 percent discount throughout the night.

This opening matters because it sets the tone. You are not expected to arrive at Pub Street alone and immediately start dancing. The hostel bar gives you a place to meet the group, collect your singlet, and get comfortable before heading out.

Free shots are scheduled on the hour, which adds a clear rhythm to the early part of the evening. It also explains why the start time is 7:30 PM rather than later. If you arrive on time, you have more chances to join the group activities and claim the early drink offers.

The catch is the length of this first stage. The published plan says the group leaves for Pub Street at 11 PM, meaning the opening period can last around three and a half hours. One account describes the first hostel-bar stop as taking about two and a half hours, with little organized activity during that period. That is a useful warning.

I would arrive with realistic expectations. The first part may be more like a hostel party than a guided activity. If you are outgoing, this can work well. You can talk to people, enjoy the discount, and help create the atmosphere. If you expect a tightly scheduled program from the moment you arrive, the wait may feel slow.

The Mad Monkey singlet and included drinks

The free singlet is a small but useful extra. It gives the group a common look and makes it easier to spot fellow participants as the night moves through crowded bars.

You also receive one cocktail. Free shots are offered during the evening, and drinks at Mad Monkey are discounted by 20 percent. These inclusions make the starting point more than just a meeting place, even if you will likely pay for additional drinks yourself.

The drink setup also carries a practical point. Pace yourself during the hostel portion, especially if you plan to stay out until 1 AM. The night is five hours by the advertised duration, and the schedule stretches from 7:30 PM to 1 AM. Drinking quickly at the start can make the later Pub Street stops less enjoyable.

The tour requires a passport or ID card. Bring it in a secure, compact holder rather than a large bag. Luggage and large bags are not allowed, so you should leave bulky belongings at your accommodation.

The Khmer meal and beer details

The experience description includes a traditional Khmer meal with your choice of beer or soft drink. This is a useful addition because a food stop gives the evening more balance than a straight run of cocktails and shots.

A Cambodian meal can also give you a short break from the noise and make the night feel more connected to Siem Reap rather than simply imported nightlife. However, the exact timing and location of the meal are not clearly laid out in the schedule provided.

The inclusion list also says you can claim two draft beers at the bar after the tour. That means the advertised value extends beyond the final club stop, with a reason to return to Mad Monkey at the end.

Because the meal and post-tour beers are not repeated in the shorter included section, I would ask the staff to confirm how these benefits work. Do not assume the food is served at a particular Pub Street stop, and do not assume the draft beers are available at every venue. The information supports the inclusions, but not the exact redemption process.

11 PM: leaving for Pub Street

The group is scheduled to leave Mad Monkey at 11 PM for Pub Street. This late departure shapes the whole experience.

If you prefer a late-night outing, the timing is convenient. You can spend the early evening at the hostel bar, then reach the main nightlife area when the night is properly underway. If you want several hours of bar hopping, though, you may find that the first part takes up too much of the evening.

The route is planned around roughly one hour at each venue. The first stop is a karaoke bar, followed by a place with a pub-like atmosphere, and then a club for dancing. This is a sensible progression. Karaoke gives people something active to do, the second stop allows more casual conversation, and the club provides the loud finish.

Specific venues can change. The Canopy Bar and other stops may vary according to current locations and group preferences. You should see the route as a type of evening rather than a fixed list of named bars.

There is no stated transport arrangement, so the schedule appears to move between the hostel and Pub Street as part of the night out rather than as a sightseeing transfer. Keep your belongings light and stay with the group, particularly when changing venues late at night.

Karaoke first: an easier way to meet people

Karaoke is the most social stop in the plan. You do not need to be a strong singer to benefit from it. The activity gives you an immediate way to join in, watch others perform, and break the ice with people you met at the hostel.

This stop is likely to work best when the group is willing to participate. If everyone waits for somebody else to choose a song, the hour can drag. The same is true of the early Canopy Bar period. The organizers provide the setting and drink offers, but the group must help create the party.

That is why host quality matters. SK is specifically praised as a friendly and effective host, and a good guide can keep people together, encourage participation, and prevent the night from becoming a collection of strangers standing around.

The guide is not presented as a cultural guide, and this is not a history-focused activity. You are joining a social night, not a lesson about Siem Reap. The value of the karaoke stop is the chance to connect with people, not the quality of the singing.

The pub-style stop and the final club

After karaoke, the group moves to a venue with a pub-like atmosphere. This should be the easiest place to talk. The music is likely to be less dominant than at the final club, giving you time to decide who you want to spend the rest of the night with.

The one-hour format keeps the crawl moving, but it can also feel short if you are enjoying the venue. The group does not appear to stay long enough for you to settle into every bar. That is the tradeoff for seeing several places in one night.

The final stop is a club where the group dances. This is the part most likely to satisfy you if you want a late, energetic finish. It is also where the limits of the format become clear. A group crawl can get you through the door and give you company, but your enjoyment will depend on the music, crowd, and atmosphere on that particular night.

You return to Mad Monkey at around 1 AM. The stated duration is five hours, although the published clock times run from 7:30 PM to 1 AM. Treat 1 AM as the practical finish time and allow for the possibility that the exact schedule shifts.

The social side is the real reason to go

The strongest part of this experience is not the discount. It is the built-in company.

Solo visitors often spend too much time deciding where to go, then hesitate to walk into a bar alone. A pub crawl removes that problem. You have a meeting place, a host, a shared route, and several easy conversation starters.

The activity also suits people staying at hostels who want to meet others from different countries. One particularly positive account highlights the fun of meeting new people and singles out SK for being a good host. Another simply describes meeting lovely people and having a good night.

Still, you should not expect the guide to entertain you every minute. One strongly negative account describes the first three hours as mainly benefiting the hostel, with no organized activities during that time. That criticism points to a real issue: the tour supplies a framework, but you need to take part.

I would book this with a social mindset. Introduce yourself, join the karaoke, talk to people at the bar, and do not wait for the host to manufacture every moment. If you do that, the long opening can become useful rather than wasted.

Who should book this Pub Street crawl

This experience is a good match for:

• Solo adults who want company on a night out
• Small groups seeking an inexpensive introduction to Pub Street
• Hostel visitors who enjoy karaoke, shots, and clubbing
• People who want a planned route rather than choosing each bar themselves
• Anyone comfortable with a late start and a 1 AM finish

It is a poor fit for children, pregnant people, and anyone with a mobility impairment, as the activity specifically excludes those groups. It is also not suitable if you dislike loud nightlife or prefer a quiet evening with a carefully timed meal.

The price and social setup make it particularly useful for a first night in Siem Reap. You can learn how the nightlife area feels, meet people, and decide later if you want to return to a particular venue on your own.

Practical advice for a smoother night

Arrive at 7:30 PM if you want the full experience and the early drink offers. Arriving late may mean missing introductions, the first cocktail, or the chance to settle into the group.

Bring only your ID, phone, and a small amount of money or one compact payment method. Large bags and luggage are not allowed. The tour information does not specify storage arrangements, so do not arrive expecting the venue to hold a suitcase.

Keep the singlet dry and easy to wear over your normal clothes. It functions as a group marker, which can help when the crawl moves between crowded venues.

Eat if you need a full meal before the evening begins, even though a Khmer meal is advertised as part of the experience. The exact meal timing is not stated, and you should not rely on it as your only food for the night.

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option keeps your plans flexible. The activity is conducted in English.

Should you book Mad Monkey Siem Reap?

Book it if you want a cheap, social night with a ready-made group, a cocktail, a singlet, free shots, and a simple route through karaoke, a pub, and a club. The positive points are clear: the price is modest, the format is easy for solo visitors, and host SK has been singled out for warm hosting.

Think twice if you want a tightly managed itinerary or a full evening of activity from 7:30 PM onward. The long opening at Mad Monkey is the biggest weakness, and the evening depends on you helping create the atmosphere.

My advice is simple: choose this for the people and the convenience, not for a polished bar-by-bar production. At $12, it can be good value when the group is lively and the host keeps things moving. If you prefer to control your own pace, spend your money directly on Pub Street instead.

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 advertised duration is five hours. The schedule lists a 7:30 PM start and a return to Mad Monkey at about 1 AM, so the exact timing may vary.

What is included in the pub crawl?

The stated inclusions are one Mad Monkey singlet, one cocktail, free shots during the night, and discounted drinks at Mad Monkey. The experience details also include a traditional Khmer meal with a beer or soft drink and two draft beers at the bar after the tour.

Where does the pub crawl begin?

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

Which places does the group visit?

The planned route includes a karaoke bar, a venue with a pub-like atmosphere, and a club for dancing on Pub Street. Specific venues may change.

What should I bring?

Bring your passport or ID card. Luggage and large bags are not allowed.