VientianeEntertainment

Bar entertainment in Vientiane

  1. A

    Sala Sunset Khounta

    At the west end of the dirt road along the riverfront, the ‘Sunset Bar’ is a Vientiane institution. The rustic wooden platform made of old boat timbers has been serving Beerlao at sunset for years, and was the only such bar to survive the government’s riverfront-bar demolition a few years ago. The friendly and enterprising proprietors also offer local food and interesting snacks.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Bor Pen Nyang

    The rooftop bar in this four-storey building was the place to be when we were researching. And it was easy to see why. With expansive views over the Mekong, a reliable range of music (if a little Aussie-centric), decent food and a generally ‘up’ atmosphere, it was a lot of fun. If you want to avoid backpackers, however, go elsewhere.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Blue Sky

    Blue Sky is a four-storey backpacker bar with the seemingly obligatory Hollywood movies on screen. Better is the rooftop bar, which is ideal for sundowners – when it’s open.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Samlo Pub

    This dark, smokey dive is good for live sport.

    reviewed