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Elephant Bar Siem Reap – Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor

March 27, 2021

How time flies! It’s been almost two months since our last bar review, so better we come strong with this one. Today we will check Elephant Bar which is situated inside glorious Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap. The Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor was Siem Reap’s first hotel, and it remains the city’s grande dame. There is no secret that hotels like this are hiding some of the most sophisticated bars. Elephant Bar Siem Reap is classic, easygoing, and prestigious at the same time. To find out about our experience, please continue with reading our review.

Contents

  • Elephant Bar Atmosphere
  • Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Elephant Bar Drinks Menu
  • Our Cocktails
    • Airavata
    • Raffles Signature Bloody Mary
  • Elephant Bar Siem Reap Review Card
  • Final Thought
  • Price & Location
Raffles Siem Reap
This iconic building has been through some turbulent times in the past and of course, the present is no different.

Elephant Bar Atmosphere

Not so long ago, we wrote about Raffles Siem Reap High Tea and if you remember, we were astonished by how lovely this hotel is. However, we didn’t have the chance to stay here. Probably we can simply call this, the Raffles curse. When we were in Singapore we couldn’t stay at Raffles, due to the renovation, and now again. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is just to be renovated as well. Anyway, we will be back in Siem Reap, for sure!

Raffles Siem Reap
The doors of Elephant Bar Siem Reap are open from 4 pm till midnight

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is all about the charming colonial luxury design and lush details. The same goes for the popular Elephant Bar, which is a snug place with dark wooden furnishings and bright walls. As the name indicates, it is safe to expect some sort of Elephant in a room.

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor Elephant Bar
Cozy lounge chairs will surely support you if the drinks become too heavy.
antique elephant lamp
It is safe to expect at least one elephant in a room at the Elephant Bar Siem Reap.

Indeed, our eyes caught numerous small statues and giant tusk arching above the Areca Palm trees. Hopefully, the presented tusks are artificial and not real.

porcelain elephant head
At the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Elephant Bar everything is meticulously clean.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Elephant Bar Drinks Menu

Drinks selection at the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Elephant Bar is broad, to put it mildly. We were drawn to the list of special and all-day cocktails, but sours & fizzes were very tempting as well. Then there is a list of wine and spirit that covers the world’s famous regions for both sections. Here we must admit that the so-called “sipping cabinet” filled with different single malts, rums, bourbons, and rye is bigger than the “grape juice cellar”. 

carved glass bottles
House-made specials in carved bottles present numerous creative possibilities, but if you look carefully, there is an elephant behind them 🙂
best bar in Siem Reap
Here one can relish some drinks and unwind.

Interesting Fact
Raffles Hotels have its own house-gin made by Sipsmith. This so-called Raffles 1915 Gin was created to celebrate a 100 years of Singapore Sling cocktail. When you are in Siem Reap, go and try this Gin if you have a chance.


Our Cocktails

Airavata

Signature Airavata cocktail is a must-have drink at the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor. This fruity tropical drink is named after the divine five-headed elephant and therefore served in a handmade elephant mug. Flavor-wise you can expect crème de banana liqueur, lime juice, and fresh coconut juice, aided by malibu and rum.

Airavata cocktail
The only downvote to the tropical Airavata was the single-use plastic straw.

We can say that it somewhat resembled the tropical pina colada whenever we had a taste of the juicy pineapple garnish. What we didn’t like was the single-use plastic straw, hopefully, they will soon move on the sustainable path!

pineapple garnish
Baby pineapple heart was remarkably juicy and sweet
elephant mug
Of course, the drink inspired by the five-headed divine elephant comes in a lovely handmade mug.

Raffles Signature Bloody Mary

Adorable fresh Kampot pepper on top of the deep red drink looks gorgeous, but tasting them makes all the difference. It’s no secret that Kampot pepper is unique, so we grabbed a chance for tasting whenever the opportunity presented itself.

Raffles Bloody Mary
Fresh green pepper adds unique twist to the Raffles Signature Bloody Mary

A combination of Broken Shed Vodka and tomato juice spiced with Raffles Signature mix is spot on when paired with a delicate aroma of fresh green pepper. Even if you avoid the spicy garnish you’ll enjoy the Bloody Mary with its renowned savory notes.

Kampot pepper
Kampot pepper is a delicacy by itself. When you pair it with a cocktail like this you are in heaven. Great job!
wooden coaster
Elephant Bar Siem Reap is a stylish place where charming elegance rules.

Elephant Bar Siem Reap Review Card

  • 9/10
    ATMOSPHERE – 9/10
  • 9.3/10
    SERVICE – 9.3/10
  • 9.2/10
    DRINK SELECTION – 9.2/10
  • 9.7/10
    PRESENTATION – 9.7/10
  • 9.5/10
    OUR DRINKS – 9.5/10
  • 9.3/10
    VALUE – 9.3/10
9.3/10

Final Thought

There is no doubt, Elephant Bar Siem Reap is an exquisite bar, just like it should be. Heritage hotels are carrying a rich story and believe me most of them started in the bar. Sure, this is not a legend like Bamboo Bar but… The ambient of the Elephant bar is nice, the cocktails are on the artisanal level and the service is delightful. After all, this is all we are looking for.

Elephant Bar Siem Reap
If you are too early for the Elephant bar, check the Raffles afternoon tea at The Conservatory

Price & Location

All-day cocktails come at a price of about 9,40 USD while Raffles Fame costs about 14 USD or more. In case you’ll visit during the happy hour (4-6 p.m.) on weekdays you’ll find some of the drinks are -50%. Happy hour or not, obey the smart-casual dress code and leave beloved flip-flops behind. Here is a link to the location for easier navigation.

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A culinary enthusiast who is prone to writing. She loves discovering new flavors, spiced with cultural differences. The fear of the unknown does not stop her exploring and learning new things.

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