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The originator of Hanoi's egg coffee is still running in this time-worn family establishment, serving the best in town since 1946 at egg-sellent prices……
Must-see nightlife in Hanoi
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Attracting a well-dressed clientele, Nguyen Qui Duc's unofficial clubhouse for the underground art and literary scene is this dark, quirky colonial bar in…
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Retro furniture and art are mixed and matched in this bohemian multilevel labyrinth tucked away from Ma May’s tourist bustle. Pop in for a coffee and…
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A classic multi-room cafe and beautiful space of wooden tables that’s been around for years – long enough to build up a compact gallery of modern and…
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In the same location since 1936, this caffeine-infused labyrinth is a Hanoi classic. You’ll feel like Gulliver as you negotiate the tiny ladders and…
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Part cool art exhibition space, part chic cafe and bar, Manzi is worth seeking out north of the Old Quarter. A restored French villa hosts diverse…
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Architecture lovers will appreciate this charmer of an upstairs cafe converted from a room in a crumbling French-colonial house. The ornate tiled floor,…
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One of Hanoi’s most hidden cafes, this place has plum views over Hoan Kiem Lake. Enter through the silk shop, and continue through the antique-bedecked…
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Settle in to the eclectic beats and kitsch Communist memorabilia at hip Cong Caphe with a caphe sua da (iced coffee with condensed milk), caphe nong (hot…
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Temporarily closed at the time of research, with authorities shutting down all the cafes along the railway line, this was the original and best of all the…
Pasteur Street Brewing Company
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A curious lack of character stalks this two-floor bar, although the terrace is good. The beer menu is pricey, but the superb choice of IPAs, fruity ales,…
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Spectacular views extend right over to the facade of St Joseph Cathedral from upstairs at easy-going Eden Cafe, a comfortable space arrayed with chairs,…
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Truly a satisfying two-floor haven of peace in a bustling city, this cute, book-stuffed cafe feels like a quiet library; it's a superb choice for some…
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Owner Pham Xuan Ly has lived on this block since 1950, and now runs one of Hanoi’s most traditional ruou (Vietnamese wine) bars. Kick off with the ginseng…
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Tucked away down a very tight alley off Phu Doan, Little Plan possesses a charming ambience, steeped in an old-world feel beneath a whirling ceiling fan,…
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Hanoi's long-standing (25 years and counting), only established gay bar – and unofficial LGBT HQ – might seem small and vanilla midweek, but it gets…
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Le Pub is a great meeting place, as there’s always a good mix of travellers and Hanoi expats. There’s a cosy, tavern-like interior (with big screens for…
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Retro decor and a jazz-age vibe combine with good cocktails, coffee and cool music in this breezy French-colonial villa. Two-for-one beers are available…
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This jovial Canadian-Aussie-themed pub and grill serves excellent home-style comfort food (burgers, pulled pork, wings, fish and chips) in a fun and…
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A good spot to sample a local brew is Nha Hang Lan Chin, one of the most popular local lunch spots in town. It's busy, noisy, cheap and very local, though…
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A bia hoi junction that is local in flavour is where P Nha Hoa meets P Duong Thanh on the western edge of the Old Quarter. Bia Hoi Ha Noi does superb…
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Flash hotel bar with glitzy decor and a late licence. DJs spin funky house and chill-out tunes here on weekend nights. Also in the Sofitel Metropole is…
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For views of the city, pop in for an expensive beer or cocktail and enjoy the vista. It's very popular with a glittering array of Hanoi's cashed-up youth,…
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Enjoy fabulous views from this 20th-floor lounge bar. Order a (pricey) cocktail or beer, grab a spot on the outside deck, and take in Truc Bach Lake and…
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A chic and bohemian cafe with superb upstairs views of St Joseph Cathedral. Chill out on the impossibly slim balcony with excellent juices and Hanoi's…
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Bar-club with a handy Old Quarter location, it draws a (very) young crowd and the music is pretty mainstream.