VietnamEntertainment

Café entertainment in Vietnam

  1. A

    Bobby Brewers

    This is a contemporary cafe set over three floors, and the range of coffees here is professional. There are also juices, sandwiches, pastas and salads, plus movies upstairs.

    reviewed

  2. B

    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.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Java Coffee Bar

    This stylish corner cafe has hard-hitting espressos and silken smoothies, not forgetting some of the comfiest lounge chairs around.

    reviewed

  4. D

    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.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Serenata

    This grand house is the perfect setting for a coffee. The garden is scattered with tables around a pond-filled courtyard, making it a romantic retreat. It also features occasional live music. It is down the same lively alley as the happening Acoustic Bar.

    reviewed

  6. F

    X Café

    Set in a lovely old colonial-era villa, downstairs is cool and minimalist, and upstairs has sofas and balconies with regular films. X also marks the spot for one of the strongest Long Island Iced Teas in town, served in a disturbingly tall glass.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Himiko Arts Café

    Run by a Vietnamese artist who trained in Japan, this place occasionally falls foul of the artistically staid authorities. A coffee shop and gallery combined, these are unusual surroundings for a drink.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Shorty's Cafe Bar

    If you're looking for an earlier start to the happy hour, Shorty's extends from 18:00 to 22:00. There's a free pool table here as well - along with a book exchange if you're after a new read.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Gloria Jean’s Coffee

    While it is kind of strange to recommend an Australian coffee chain to Vietnam first-timers, this is the historic Brodard Café, immortalised by Graham Greene in The Quiet American.

    reviewed

  10. Flightless Bird Café

    Small pub with a dart board, chilled beer, Californian wine and posters of the Kiwi motherland plastered over the walls. There’s also a small book exchange.

    reviewed

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  12. J

    City View Café

    Perched atop the Yasaka Saigon Nhatrang hotel, this garden bar has great views over the seafront promenade, making it a good stop for a sundowner.

    reviewed

  13. K

    La Fenetre de Soleil

    Housed on the 2nd floor of an old French house, this bohemian hideaway includes a four-poster bed. Juices, shakes, coffees and ice cream.

    reviewed

  14. L

    Centro Caffe

    Just about as central as it gets, this place has original Italian coffee in every shape and size. There is also a menu of Italian food.

    reviewed

  15. M

    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.

    reviewed

  16. N

    Ciao Café

    This is a grand place to sip coffee and while away some time while admiring the wooden interior and tiled floors.

    reviewed

  17. The Hot Rock

    Another popular place with a pool table, The Hot Rock also serves good food and plays some excellent music.

    reviewed

  18. O

    Santa Café

    Tiny little bar-restaurant on a lively corner. There is cheap beer and a predominantly Italian menu.

    reviewed