Haiphong
Picture an open-air German beer hall with a rowdier crowd, and you've got the vibe of this fun venue. Couple the surprisingly tasty draught brews (7000d…
Must-see nightlife in Northern Vietnam
Haiphong
Haiphong has a branch of everybody's favorite retro-themed cafe, complete with effortlessly cool vintage decor. Stop in for excellent Vietnamese-style…
Sapa
Sapa is home to a branch of everybody's favourite Communist/retro-themed coffee shop. A selection of beers and occasional live performances mean that it…
Sapa
With half a dozen craft beers (105,000d) on tap, sharp modern decor and snacks such as cheese and charcuterie plates and local smoked trout, the Hill…
Cat Ba Island
For a cheap and cheerful night out, with pretty great views of Cat Ba Town's harbour, head to this strip of open-air bia hoi (draught beer) stalls. Food…
Ha Giang Province
A cosy coffee shop popular among locals and domestic tourists. Come for super-strong coffee drinks and tasty smoothies. Its convenient location near…
Sapa
Owned by a Hanoi artist, this atmospheric thatched hut ticks all the boxes with reggae, table football, shisha and ice-cold Bia Lao Cai. A great…
Cao Bang
The junction of Ɖ Kim Dong & Ɖ Nguyen Du is home to several coffee shops, of which this is the most sophisticated. Choose from a menu of local- and…
Dien Bien Phu
Moc Quan is one of several appealing modern cafes on this street, but we like the smiling staff and airy design here. It serves Vietnamese coffee and good…
Sapa
The large upper terrace of this bar is a great corner of Sapa in which to pause and soak in the valley or, equally often, the wandering mist at eye level…
Cat Ba Island
This bar has a real vibe and goes until late most nights, making it probably the most popular nightspot in town. It comes fully equipped with pool tables…
Cao Bang
Belgian beer in remote northern Vietnam – who knew? Choose from a surprisingly wide selection of trappist ales, coupled with Vietnamese drinking snacks.
Cat Ba Island
A free-use pool table, smiley staff and tables spilling out onto the pavement slap in the centre of the seafront strip make Oasis one of the most popular…
Sapa
With liquor sold by the bottle and shots by the metre (!), this is the place for serious late-night drinking. Earlier in the evening the spacious bar has…
Sapa
Dangerously strong cocktails, cold beer (30,000d) and a mellow reggae off beat make this welcoming old-school bar Sapa’s go-to place for a great night out…
Bac Ha
Next door to Green Sapa Tour is this uber-typical draught beer place with sipping locals and way too much florescent lighting.
Haiphong
The coffee, done loads of ways, and free wi-fi is lapped up by grizzled regulars and Haiphong trendies alike. There are several similar places along this…
Northwest Vietnam
This smart cafe-bar has a relaxing, tree-shaded garden at the front and serves up some of Son La's best coffee.
Bai Tu Long Bay
This little cafe has friendly owners and serves Vietnamese coffee. It's roughly opposite Tuan Thuy restaurant.
