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Cambodia celebrates a milestone as Sora Bar becomes the first bar in the country to make the list
July 03, 2025
Sora Bar at Rosewood Phnom Penh has been ranked 65 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 51 to 100 for 2025, a milestone moment for Cambodia’s fast-evolving bar scene. Sora is the first and only Cambodian bar to appear on the prestigious list, highlighting the country’s progress in hospitality and placing Phnom Penh firmly on the map for world-class cocktails.
Perched on the 37th floor of Rosewood Phnom Penh, Sora is known for its sweeping skyline views, bold cocktails and vibrant programming. Its inclusion on the list follows a strong couple of years in which the bar has become a cornerstone of Cambodia’s emerging cocktail culture. Since opening, Sora has hosted an impressive line-up of regional and international guest shifts, and this year launched the inaugural Phnom Penh Cocktail Festival, further cementing its role as a hub for industry exchange and collaboration. These efforts have opened valuable pathways for local talent and placed the capital on the radar of cocktail enthusiasts across Asia.
Earlier this year, Sora unveiled Alchemy of Anime, an imaginative twelve-drink collection inspired by iconic manga heroes. Conceived by former bar manager KT Lam and brought to life by the bar team, each cocktail blends Japanese ingredients such as shiso, yuzu and matcha with distinctive Cambodian elements like wild honey and Kampot pepper. Illustrated menus, comic book-style coasters and playful garnishes guide guests through a story-driven experience that celebrates both manga culture and Phnom Penh’s creative cocktail scene.
“We are incredibly honoured to see Sora recognised so high on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 51–100 list. This is a proud moment not just for Rosewood Phnom Penh, but for Cambodia’s hospitality scene,” said Daniel Simon, Managing Director, Rosewood Phnom Penh. “It reflects the creativity, passion and dedication of our team, as well as the vibrant energy of the local bar community. This recognition is not only for Sora, but for Cambodia. We hope it inspires continued growth, collaboration and innovation across the country’s cocktail culture.”
The Asia’s 50 Best Bars 51 to 100 list is compiled by industry experts across Asia, recognising excellence, creativity and impact in the region’s bar landscape. Sora’s entry onto the list places it among some of the most innovative and influential drinking destinations in the world.
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About SORA Bar
Sora, meaning “sky” in Japanese, sits atop the 37th floor of Rosewood Phnom Penh, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences on a dramatic cantilevered terrace with sweeping views across the capital. Ranked No. 65 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 51 to 100 list for 2025, Sora brings together high-energy hospitality, creative programming and meticulously crafted cocktails. Its latest menu, Alchemy of Anime, features twelve distinctive drinks inspired by Japanese manga, each one illustrated and layered with Cambodian ingredients such as wild honey and Kampot pepper. With regular guest shifts, live music and sunset sessions, Sora continues to shape Phnom Penh’s emerging cocktail culture while setting a new benchmark for the region.
About Rosewood Phnom Penh
Rosewood Phnom Penh is nestled in the city’s first true skyscraper, rising 188 meters (39 stories) above the Cambodian capital. The hotel presents an ultra-luxury hospitality experience in Phnom Penh including the presentation of a one-of-a-kind nightspot, Sora, a sky bar sought out by the city’s sophisticates, perched on a dramatic cantilevered terrace.
Rosewood Phnom Penh exemplifies the Rosewood brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy through a living canvas of local culture, nature, and unparalleled personal service within the space of the hotel. Designed as a high-end curated mansion, the hotel blends modernity and tradition, carefully honoring and presenting Cambodian culture in a contemporary, subtle and tasteful manner.
Key features include 175 elegant rooms; living room-style sky lobby; fashionable dining venues including Sora, a sky bar perched on a cantilevered terrace; The Pavilion, an elegant, residential- style meeting venue on the 39th floor, and the tranquil Sense, A Rosewood Spa with seven treatment rooms, a nail studio, 24-hour fitness center and 22-meter indoor swimming pool.
