Blue Chilli, established in 2006, is Phnom Penh's longest-running gay bar.
Located near the National Museum on Street 178, it has become a staple in the city's LGBTQ+ nightlife scene.
The bar attracts a diverse mix of expats, locals, and tourists, creating an inclusive atmosphere for all.
Open every night from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Blue Chilli is renowned for its drag shows, which take place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, typically starting around 11:00 PM.
These performances feature talented artists from the Haus of Chilli, offering lively entertainment that draws in crowds. The venue includes a standing room and an outside terrace, providing options for patrons to relax and socialize.
While primarily a gay bar, Blue Chilli welcomes a mixed and friendly crowd, making it a popular spot for anyone seeking a vibrant night out in Phnom Penh.
The bar is known for its reasonably priced drinks and cozy atmosphere, often becoming crowded late at night as the performances commence.
For those interested in experiencing Phnom Penh's LGBTQ+ nightlife, Blue Chilli offers a lively environment with regular drag shows and a welcoming community.
What TF, believe me when I say, I’ve been in many many shows mainly USA and Europe. Still have Thailand to go, but this show is really, really good, they do sing and dance. Best drag show ever, you will see, and I’m a strip club guy. They really put on a show for 4 hours. We were going to be there for an hour and stay for the whole 4 hours show. It is a must in Phnom Penh.
Very cool place. Friendly staff taking care of you and drag show was good. Nothing bad to say. I was there on Wednesday and there was not much people but still had lots of fun.
Boring. No one really dances between the shows. Some of the performers bring comedy into their performances which is nice, others just stand still and lip sync... very little mouth movement... very amateur. The good performances will be repeated and its not even funny the second time.
Blue Chilli was just weird, but I reckon it was the night that I went. There was what appeared to be a (wholly expat) amateur theatre group performing in there when I went. It was as if I was invisible. Not normally a problem, but I sure didn’t feel welcome, so I left.
I spent a really really good time there. The drag show was fantastic! 🏳️🌈The vibes and atmosphere there were super positive.We went with a few friends that I met in the hostel. I would love to come back again.
Looks interesting, but I was the only guest at 22.00. The staff was nice and talked to me and the cocktail was really good.Maybe I'll go there again at weekend and at a later time
Such a cool bar that is Pride friendly 🏳️🌈👌 and their new venue is amazing! I will definitely go back again with friends. They host amazing drag shows that are such fun to take a bunch of friends and have an awesome evening. Have been back a few times and it's such a great vibe always!
Come for the drag show - stay for the cocktails and cute crowd. And bonus, the waitstaff was very friendly and welcoming. They could even have a cocktail with you if you bought them a drink. On Thursday night it was not packed and started getting crowded around 1030.
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