Here Be Dragons

Battambang


Before there was the popular Dragons hostel, there was this popular bar. The watering hole hasn't forgotten its roots, and frequently rumbles till late with a mix of backpackers and expats. It offers a Wednesday pub quiz, informal ping-pong tourneys and a Saturday afternoon BBQ.


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Nearby Battambang attractions

1. Wat Sangker

0.09 MILES

This substantial wat sits along the east bank of the Sangker River.

2. Battambang Museum

0.16 MILES

This petite provincial museum has been given a full makeover thanks to the generous support of Friends of Khmer Culture (FOKC; www.khmerculture.net) and…

3. Wat Damrey Sar

0.25 MILES

A good example of the fusing of Thai Buddhist and Cambodian Buddhist wat architecture during the Thai occupation, Wat Damrey Sar (built in 1904) features…

4. Wat Kandal

0.26 MILES

On Battambang's east bank, Wat Kandal features interesting vihear (temple) paintings and wooden decorative carvings.

5. Governor's Residence

0.28 MILES

The two-storey Governor's Residence, with its balconies and wooden shutters, is a handsome legacy of the early 1900s. The interior is now open to the…

6. Sangker Gallery

0.4 MILES

This little, two-storey art space runs regular exhibitions by local artists and also promotes a city art tour from 2pm to 6pm. Cost depends on the number…

7. Tep Kao Sol Gallery

0.43 MILES

This is the gallery space of local artist Loeum Lorn, who's known for creating works out of melting coloured ice and then photographing them. It's open…

8. Romcheik 5 Artspace

0.43 MILES

Expanded from a workshop into a bona fide gallery in 2015, this impressive space has a permanent collection upstairs displaying the edgy, contemporary…