Entertainment in Central Vietnam
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Before & Now
An energetic bar that’s good for its pop-rock-funk playlist, Milan-trained chef and buzzing crowd. If you run out of conversation topics, contemplate the ramifications of Bono-as-Superman, as depicted on one of local artist Tran Trung Linh’s pop-art portraits on the walls (the eclectic mix includes Lenin, Mao, Che, Marilyn and Gandhi).
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Christie’s Cool Spot
The bar downstairs is where US war veterans hold forth about ongoing American politics vis-à-vis the American War in Vietnam. These days they’re joined by Western expats in search of an ice-cold beer or the comfort food available in the restaurant upstairs.
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Bamboo 2 Bar
This is the kind of comfortable hole-in-the-wall joint where the walls are covered in customers’ drunken scribbles. There’s a busy pool table in the back and a Western food menu.
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DMZ Bar & Cafe
Long the leading late-night spot, the beer flows into the night, the tunes match the mood and there is a popular pool table in the middle of things.
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Treat’s Café
The backpacker bar of old Hoi An, this place is regularly full to bursting, particularly during its generous 4pm to 9pm happy hour.
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Royal Theatre
The Royal Theatre began in 1826 and has been rebuilt on its former foundations. During the imperial period it hosted classical opera (tuong), dance and music (nha nhac) performances for the emperor and his guests; today these traditional art forms are performed by the Theatre of Hue Traditional and Royal Arts.
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Cathi 24
Based in and around the garden of a French colonial home, this little café specialises in therapeutic herbal teas - although the less-pure will also find caffeine and alcohol on offer. At night it's particularly romantic, lit up with oil lamps. Order a drink and free plates of crackers, bread and fruit keep arriving.
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Sleepy Gecko
To escape the tourist circus, there’s no better place than this beach bar–style place on Cam Nam Island, where you can admire the view of Hoi An over an ice-cold beer. The owner, Steve, is there night or day to provide good tunes and good jibes – ask about his very good ‘byke tours’.
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Tam Tam Cafe
Set in a lovingly restored tea warehouse, this cool hang-out indulges in comfortable tropical decor and plenty of lounge space upstairs. The outdoor seating is good for people-watching, while the scene is livelier around the pool table and the balcony.
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River Lounge
Very cool, very white, very European – this oh-so-chic chill-out spot is more expensive than most, but the views and ambience aren’t like anything else you’ll find in Hoi An. Make the most of it by sprawling out on a daybed upstairs.
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Nep Café
An old trombone, a Che poster and a bicycle poking out of an exposed brick wall are just some of the oddments decorating this indie hang-out right across from Christie’s. Live bands play upstairs three times a week.
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Tea Café Cung Dinh
It's amazing what a little mood lighting can do. This garden café set in a dreary car park becomes a fairyland at night, lit by red Chinese lanterns. They serve a range of exotic teas and delicious cakes.
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DMZ Bar
As popular as ever, this joint’s always abuzz with rocking music, free pool and lively conversation. It serves food till midnight, including the entire menu from Little Italy.
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Lounge Bar
Just along the road from Tam Tam, this is a stylish conversion of an ancient house with a huge drinks menu. Out back are cushions and a chill-out area.
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Camel Club
This is pretty much Danang’s party central, if you like loud music, expensive drinks and dancing that’s quite colourful by Vietnamese standards.
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Truc Ha 2
This lush garden café hidden off a inner city laneway is an oasis of calm during the day - less so at night when the karaoke starts up.
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King's Panorama Bar
Quite the swankiest (and priciest) boozer in town, the rooftop of the Imperial Hotel has tasteful décor and unhindered views.
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Re-Treat Café
Recreates Treat's recipe in the newer part of town, 'same same but better'. Not quite, but saves a walk if you're staying here.
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Bar Why Not?
At the end of Ð Pham Ngu Lao is this less-raucous hang-out, also with a pool table. There’s a sensational list of cocktails.
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Bar Why Not?
Loud rock music, cheap cocktails and a pool table make for a winning formula. Why not, indeed?
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