Must-see nightlife in Vientiane

  • Le Trio Coffee, shop, Vientiane, Laos

    Le Trio

    Vientiane

    Sip your piccolo latte to a soundtrack of jazz and the scent of cooking beans; tiny Le Trio roasts its own coffee and is the most atmospheric hang-out for…

  • Laodi

    Vientiane

    Refurbished shipping containers in front of a spooky abandoned building, riverside breezes, and local rum distilled by a Japanese resident. Laodi is hard…

  • Spirit House

    Vientiane

    This traditional Lao house facing the Mekong has a well-stocked bar and a witty, helpful menu that doubles as a crash course in cocktails. A chilled…

  • Earth

    Vientiane

    At first glance, Earth looks as crunchy as a bowl of organic granola, but live music, cultural events, an eclectic soundtrack, craft beers, enthusiastic…

  • TitKafe

    Vientiane

    Snicker at the name all you want to, but TitKafe is easily the city's most sophisticated coffee shop. Local and imported beans make their way into a…

  • Dresden

    Vientiane

    Just your typical German-themed bar as perceived through a Japanese lens and located in Laos. There's a good selection of booze (especially sake), unique…

  • Naga Boat

    Vientiane

    Landlubbers rejoice: we've found the perfect cruise. This permanently beached vessel features stunning river views, some of Vientiane's better cocktails,…

  • Bor Pen Yang

    Vientiane

    Overlooking mother Mekong, a cast of locals, expats, bar girls and travellers assembles at this tin-roofed, wood-raftered watering hole to gaze at the…

  • Cocoon

    Vientiane

    Cocktail culture has arrived in Vientiane, and it takes the form of this dark, sleek, new bar concealed in a tiny side street. The signature drinks veer…

  • Samlo Pub

    Vientiane

    Sleazy and smoky, watch Vientiane's nocturnal population emerge from the shadows like vampires as you park yourself at the bar. It often stays open later…

  • Kong View

    Vientiane

    The stylish balcony here, suspended over a quiet section of the Mekong, functions equally well as a beer garden or dinner destination (dishes 25,000K to…

  • Scorpion Wings

    Vientiane

    A self-proclaimed dive bar run by a long-term American resident, this is the place for cheap drinks far from the madding crowd. Craft beers are available,…

  • Musso

    Vientiane

    Set in the basement of the S Park Design Hotel, this is an upscale club for the Lao hi-so (high society). Drink prices reflect the surroundings and the…

  • CCC Bar

    Vientiane

    The only gay bar in town, this place draws a convivial crowd and pushes things up a notch on weekends. From 1am it attracts a mixed crowd as one of the…

  • @Home

    Vientiane

    There are a few clubs on the road to the airport and the best known of the bunch is the heavy-duty techno club @Home, located about 2km from the city…