Wine bars and swanky cocktail lounges have long been the purvey of territories south of Samdech Pan. Chez Rina bends the curve. Set in a gorgeously remade French colonial just east of the post office, the new wine bar on Street 98 blends classic deco architecture and modern after-dark flair to give a dash of class to Wat Phnom’s lower east side. Oversized pics from yesteryear decorate the walls, 60s-era tiles cover the floor, coloured recessed lighting and low-wattage bulbs drown the room in dim, intimate light. Chez Rina, #6 Street 98 (closed Sundays).
