Quite a bit going on in town, despite the slow down due to the Rainy Season.
Couple of good parties last week, both giving away Free Beer! Firstly, I thought i’d call down and see my mate Elvin from Pacino’s Bar, turns out it was his birthday (61 years young). Turns out he forget to tell me about it, so much for our friendship! Then again, it was my birthday two days before and I didn’t tell him I guess.
Anyway, stayed there for a few hours and had a great time, always a fun guy to be around. Does throw a great party too, free draught beer, inexpensive spirits, good selection of finger food, party hats, great music and a friendly crowd. I may have my next birthday party there!
Turns out there was actually two parties on the same night though, and a few of us made the semi-reluctant move over to Angelo’s Restaurant a short walk away. André has decided to close Angelo’s to concentrate his efforts in other areas. A sad shame, as Angelo’s was a popular eatery offering an excellent Mixed Grill and amazing Cocacola Ribs.
Free Beer and Spirits was the order here, basically everything had to go and the staff made a concerted effort to force as much drink into everyone as they could. In the end it was the ‘mixers’ that went first ….. anyone for Jack Daniel’s ‘red’ with Tonic? eventually moving to Gin and Sprite.
No Free Food, or if there was, we arrived too late. Though André was seen Steve from Star Design with peanuts, from a range of about 20ft!
Ann’s Bar (sorry Ann’s Pub and Restaurant) has closed down, sadly it seems the Thai staff have decided to return to Thailand. Shame as it appeared that the place was starting to ‘take off’.
Jack’s Shack down on Ochheuteal Beach was taken over by the team from Chivas Shack as far as evening business went. The locaton of Chivas Shack being right down at the southern most point of Ochheuteal Beach meant business had dropped off and being right next door to the Dolphin Shack was thought a much better location.
It seemed to work, as I’d never seen the place so busy, they certainly took a lot of trade from the Dolphin. Sadly it wasn’t to last and after a few weeks they’ve handed Jack’s Shack back to the owner Jack. Have to say that i’m secretly pleased as the music wasn’t really my scene. As much as I hate to admit, the music at the Dolphin is a much better mix.
Jack’s Shack itself though attracts a good regular crowd of expats and long term visitors, it’s also a good, inexpensive, eating place for travelers.
The Ocean’s Hotel was raided by the Police where they found illegal drugs in the room of the owner Ronald (Ron) Haswell, as well as at least one of the guests. Strong words were exchanged and within the hour Ron was on his way to Thailand. The other guest, I’ve heard, slipped off to Vietnam.
The Oceans Hotel and the sickeningly named ‘Daddys Bar’ have now reverted back to the Khmer landlord but nobody, as yet, knows what his plans are.
Another ‘landmark’ business has closed, The Pocoloco Nightclub down near the Golden Lions. It really is a great shame that this bar never reached its full potential, and it genuinely wasn’t down to lack of effort on behalf of the owners.
On a positive side, a few new hotels have opened in recent months. The New World Hotel, Czech owned, on Ekareach Street, Aahaa! Guesthouse on the same road as the Golden Lion Plaza and Hooha House in between the two.
Its rumoured that this road is going to be the link to the Airport (when it opens) so if this is the case, it’s a very good move.
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oh wow so Gary closed down what happened? whats he doing now? i feel sad cos he tried so hard with that place.
Yes really bad news about the Pocoloco, nothing Gary could do though, the rent being asked by the landlord was just way, WAY too much.
He’s still around town though and looking for a suitable place to create Pocoloco2 ….. looking forward to that
sihanoukville is going to be the dullest place in Cambodia.The little so-called “nightlife” in town is exclusively an all-Cambodian affair. Occheteuil memorable beach parties are gone, Pocoloco is gone, Victory Hill is just an old-men-in-a-visa-run-from-Pattaya affair, the girls are asking 50 bucks for an hour of their precious time.
Anyhow, this will encourage more Khmer families to visit this beach town, and more wealthy foreign families , especially after the opening of the airport and the enlarging of the Sokha Hotel.
Who need another Pattaya, after all?
Not sure where you get the idea that it’s getting dull from? Chivas Shack has taken the party from the Dolphin Shack, Sessions still throw fairly regular parties that blow everything else out of the water ……. they’ve also recently taken over the Cool Banana which can only be a good thing!
You could be right about Victory Hill, though not so sure about the girls pricing, even on Victory Hill …. it’s certainly not the price in the rest of town.
Gerry from Pocoloco is looking for, and maybe found, another venue …… maybe it’s time for a re-visit
And Kangarro kitchen.. who is the australian manager?
fews years ago, when i came it was gary lindrea but now..??
Gary is still the owner there, but he’s out of the country for a couple of months.
He’s left the place in the capable hands of his Khmer manager though for the time being the bar is only open to residents I believe.
Hey, does anybody know any resorts around snooky that would be worth approaching regarding for me to teach Yoga ??