HanoiEntertainment

Chillout entertainment in Hanoi

  1. A

    Le Club

    With its twirling ceiling fans and 'Champagne bar' billing, Le Club, in the Metropole Hotel, harks back to the leisurely French period, as does its signature drink, the ruby-hued Graham Greene Martini. (Greene stayed at the hotel and doubtless drank at this bar.) Le Club's appeal broadens significantly at tea time (15:00 to 17:30) when it offers its irresistibly decadent chocolate buffet.

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  2. B

    Cafe Des Artes

    On a rooftop terrace overlooking the Temple of Literature, Cafe des Artes' Francophone owner has created a literary atmosphere. It's a literary salon of sorts, with a library, European espresso drinks and fine teas from Vietnam and China. Out the back, an appealing wooden house sits on the roof, providing a traditional environment for drinking tea.

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  3. C

    Mocacafé

    A large, stylish cafe-restaurant on chic Nha Tho, Moca really looks the part and is a good bet for a coffee or a civilised beer (brewed on the premises). The menu has both Western (from sandwiches to steaks) and Vietnamese food, though both can be a little bland.

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  4. D

    O Quan Chuong

    Just down the street from the Old East Gate is this friendly spot for good coffee. It's a contemporary take on the classic Old Quarter coffee house. Western-scale tables and chairs make the foreigner feel welcome, but it's really a local hang-out.

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