Sisowath Quay is Phnom Penh’s long riverfront promenade. Traffic runs along one side and the Tonle Sap moves slowly on the other. Metro Hassakan is on this stretch, and it works as two places under one name. In daylight it’s a restaurant built around Asian fusion tapas. After dark it becomes a cocktail bar for people who dressed up a little.
One room, two moods
The format shapes your visit. Daytime and evening at Metro Hassakan suit different plans, so pick your hour before you pick your outfit.
Daytime is the tapas service. Small Asian fusion plates arrive to share, and the table fills up as you keep ordering. This is the better slot if eating is the point. Come with two or three people so you can try more of the menu.
Night is when the reputation kicks in. The cocktail list and wine selection are the main draw, and the skyline views do the rest. The crowd is a mix of stylish locals and visitors, which says something about its pull in a city with plenty of riverfront bars.
Eating the tapas way
Order in rounds. That’s how small-plates dining works best. Start with a few dishes, see what lands, then add more instead of ordering everything at once.
A few practical points for the table:
- Share by default. Plates are meant for the middle of the table, not one per person.
- Ask what’s new. This is a trending spot, and fusion menus at places like this tend to change. Staff can point you to what’s current.
- Pair as you go. With a wine list this strong, ask for a glass that suits the next round rather than committing to a bottle early.
This guide doesn’t list dishes or prices. Neither was confirmed, and the menu at the venue is the only reliable source for both.
When the bar takes over
Evening is a different room. Once the restaurant turns into a cocktail bar, people talk over glasses rather than plates, and the views become part of the evening.
Order a cocktail first, since that’s what the bar is best known for. Then move to the wine selection if you’re staying a while. Phnom Penh’s skyline has filled in fast over the past decade. Watching it light up from the river side is one of the clearest ways to see how much the city has changed.
Finding it on Riverside
Riverside is easy to reach. It’s also one of the most walkable parts of the city. Metro Hassakan is on Sisowath Quay, the road that follows the Tonle Sap through the historic centre.
- Tuk-tuk or rickshaw by app: PassApp and Grab both work in Phnom Penh. Using an app fixes the fare before you set off, which saves haggling.
- On foot: from most Riverside guesthouses and hotels, the promenade itself is the simplest route.
The neighbourhood fills out an evening well. The Royal Palace and the National Museum of Cambodia are a short walk south. Wat Ounalom, the seat of Cambodian Buddhism’s head monk, is nearby on the quay. Further north along the river is the Phsar Reatrey night market.
Booking, paying and dressing for Metro Hassakan
Plan ahead for evenings. Bars this popular on Riverside can fill up on weekend nights. If you want a particular table or a bigger group, contact the venue first. Opening hours weren’t confirmed for this guide, so check them before you set out.
How a night here usually works:
- Currency: Cambodia runs on two currencies. US dollars are used everywhere, and small change often comes back in Cambodian riel. Keep a few riel notes for tuk-tuk drivers afterwards.
- Cards: Card payment is common at upscale venues like this, but ask before you assume, especially for small bills.
- Tipping: Tips aren’t required in Cambodia, but people appreciate them. Leaving the riel change or rounding up is normal.
- Dress: Smart casual fits the crowd. Swap beach-town flip-flops and singlets for something you’d wear to dinner.
At the end of the night, ask staff to help you book a ride on PassApp or Grab. It’s easier than flagging a tuk-tuk on the busy quay.
Building a Riverside evening around it
Timing does most of the work. One easy plan is to visit the Royal Palace or National Museum in the afternoon. Walk the promenade as the light drops, then sit down at Metro Hassakan for tapas. Stay for cocktails once the bar takes over.
Give it at least two hours if you’re doing both services, and more if the wine list holds you. If you only have one free evening on Riverside, this is a good way to see the city’s newer side next to its oldest landmarks.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Metro Hassakan in Phnom Penh?
It's in the Riverside area on Sisowath Quay, along the Tonle Sap. The Royal Palace, the National Museum and Wat Ounalom are all within walking distance.
Is Metro Hassakan a restaurant or a bar?
Both. In the day it serves Asian fusion tapas, and at night it runs as a cocktail bar known for its cocktails, wine selection and skyline views.
Do I need a reservation?
Booking policies weren't confirmed for this guide. Contact the venue before evening visits, especially on weekends or with a group, and check the current opening hours too.
How do I get there?
Book a tuk-tuk or car on PassApp or Grab so the fare is set before you leave. If you're staying on Riverside, walk along the Sisowath Quay promenade.
What should I wear?
Smart casual. The evening crowd is stylish, so trade beachwear and flip-flops for something you'd wear to dinner.
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