Entertainment in Vietnam
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Café Hoa Da Quy
This stylish yet cosy three-storey bar-cafe is a popular night-time spot and good for watching what’s going on at the Damsan Hotel. The rooftop seating is pleasant and cool.
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Lan Ly
In need of a caffeine fix before you deal with the border? Rev up here at this friendly coffee bar which has a street terrace with a view of Mong Cai’s traffic action.
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Hoang Ha Cafe
A pair of solemn arowana fish greet you at the entrance to this three-storey cafe. The decor is as modern as it gets in Pleiku, and there’s a good range of cocktails.
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Shamrock Bar
This hole-in-the-wall Irish bar has cheap booze and hearty pub fare, plus they arrange fishing and rafting trips, although not at night while under the influence.
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Blue Note
Although not quite as popular as it once was, this singalong-style bar has a karaoke list including alt-rock anthems, alongside plenty of the usual cheesy hits.
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Saigon Saigon Bar
For excellent views in the city centre, stop by Saigon Saigon for a drink around dusk. This fancy bar has live music, cool breezes and a casually upscale feel.
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Underground
Going Underground? Expats commute here after work, drawn to the familiar tube sign that lights the way to the perennial draft-beer happy hour and top bar food.
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Gambrinus
For a Prague-style brew head to this vast, impressive brauhaus, which has shiny vats of freshly brewed Czech beer. Very popular with the Vietnamese.
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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.
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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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Saigon Nite
Your classic dive – people come for the beer, pool and company, not for the decor. There’s a friendly bartender and the place stays open till late.
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163 Cyclo Bar
Bar snacks range from tempura to sandwiches to pho, and live music (every night except for Sunday) covers the gamut from flamenco to pop.
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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.
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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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Gio Dong
An attractive waterside spot 2km out of town on the way to Sam Mountain, Gio Drong is an idyllic spot for a drink and is popular with couples.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Conservatory of Music
Performances of both traditional Vietnamese and Western classical music are held at the conservatory, near Reunification Palace.
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Ben Thanh
A popular local spot that gathers mostly gays and a few lesbians is Ben Thanh on Monday nights, with a lively, dance-prone vibe.
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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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GC Pub
Looks pretty run down from the street but it gets very lively on weekend nights. Popular with gay Hanoians and has pool tables.
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Maxims
A sort of vague relation to the famous Maxims in Saigon, it has live music from classical to jazz most nights and serves food.
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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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