Dalat
Dalat's hipster hang-out (for alcohol imbibers, anyway), with a DJ every night in the small dark interior and a nicer outside terrace at which to sip…
Must-see nightlife in Vietnam
Phu Quoc Island
One of the funkiest bars around Long Beach, this place has live music most nights and stays open later than most bars. Homemade coconut vodka, craft beer…
Con Dao Islands
Hip cafe featuring lots of concrete and wood with well-selected music playlists of acoustic and indie Vietnamese artists. Serves the best speciality…
Ho Chi Minh City
Cool beats, cold beers and a fun crowd of locals, expats and visitors all combine at the New World Saigon Hotel on Saturday afternoons from late November…
Phu Quoc Island
Enter the rabbit hole and, like Alice, you may lose track of time. A great little bar with a happy hour from 3pm to 7pm, plus classic pub pursuits like…
Ho Chi Minh City
A hoppy cut above the backpacker bars lining Ð Bui Vien, Ong Cao is your best bet for craft brews in Pham Ngu Lao. Bar snacks, including cheese and…
Nha Trang
This shorefront microbrewery has it all – you can cool off in the swimming pool or enjoy the sea breeze before sampling one of the seven craft brews,…
Buon Ma Thuot
Every third shop in Buon Ma Thuot is a coffee house, but this one from a rated local coffee producer (you can buy bags of its beans here) stands out, with…
Nha Trang
Yes, the name's a tad cheesy but the craic is strong at this bohemian hole-in-the-wall cafe-bar on a little alley near the night market. Run by friendly…
Ho Chi Minh City
One of the city's very few openly gay bars, drawing a loyal crowd of locals with a fun, welcoming vibe. There's plenty going on, with quiz nights, DJs on…
Tra Vinh
The biggest and brashest of the beer gardens on this lively night strip of restaurants and bars, King Beer serves lashings of cheap beer and screens…
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…
Ho Chi Minh City
Fine whisky, good cocktails and local craft beer all appeal at this sophisticated bar a short hop from Pham Ngu Lao. It's also a top spot to purchase…
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…
Dalat
Opened in 2019, this two-storied bar offers a dozen craft beers on tap, mostly from Saigon's Rooster Beers, along with bottles from Belgium, Germany and…
Mui Ne
Spacious pub run by a very hospitable English-Swedish team with a dartboard, quality pool table and tasty Euro comfort grub. There's a yard out the back…
Ho Chi Minh City
On a little lane in the buzzing area southwest of the Fine Arts Museum this vibrant little roastery serves up a mean espresso or flat white. There's a…
Mekong Delta
With a leafy green courtyard, comfy chairs on the patio and a tranquil water feature, this is one of the nicest cafes in which to savour a ca phe sua da …
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…
Quy Nhon
This beachfront cafe based in a traditional Vietnamese wooden house (built in 1832) serves authentic Viet coffee, teas, snacks and juices. It's a great…
Chau Doc
Sip a cocktail amid elegant Indochine surroundings at this atmospheric bar. The sophisticated establishment is not as expensive as it looks and there's a…
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…
Ho Chi Minh City
Looking over the Saigon River, this designer-coffee mecca has two roasters on-site and imports beans from across the globe. They serve mean brunches here…
Ho Chi Minh City
Tiny gay-friendly bar in the Pham Ngu Lao area where there's live music every night from 9pm-ish. Happy hour is from 5pm to 9pm and all evening on…
Ho Chi Minh City
A short stroll from Pham Ngu Lao, this micro-roastery has well-trained baristas and the house blend has a pleasing acidity and flavour. It's a tiny space.
Cao Bang
Belgian beer in remote northern Vietnam – who knew? Choose from a surprisingly wide selection of trappist ales, coupled with Vietnamese drinking snacks.
Ho Chi Minh City
A D2 institution for arabica beanheads, with a prime spot for your morning macchiato or mocha. They also sell green-tea creations, smoothies and juices.
Phu Quoc Island
One of the liveliest of the beach clubs, this is a popular place to watch the sun sink over the horizon from the recumbent position of a beanbag.
Tuy Hoa
If you're in need of a caffeine fix, this cafe will satisfy your cappuccino cravings and espresso needs. Tea, juices and snacks also served.
Phu Quoc Island
A little beach bar near the Doung Dong end of the Long Beach strip, with friendly owners who speak English and offer affordable sunbeds.
Phu Quoc Island
One of the glitziest beach clubs, with a cavernous shaded interior and a well-tended beachfront with sunbeds and beanbags.
Phu Quoc Island
Beach club by day, turning a different kind of club by night with DJs, bonfires and a Thai-islands vibe.
Ho Chi Minh City
Located in a decaying colonial mansion smack in the middle of a busy intersection, this small, kitschy cafe provides an interesting look into what these…
Hoi An
With single-origin brews, excellent cakes, juices and smoothies, this cool little spot wouldn't be out of place in the hipster precincts of Portland or…
Dong Hoi
This chilled spot with a penchant for natural timber is an amiable and gregarious venue for meeting other travellers over a cold beer. There's a pool…
Ho Chi Minh City
Making the most of the bones of a French-colonial building, this shabby-chic upstairs hang-out has exposed brickwork and beams, chandeliers, frilly…
Danang
Go straight to the Top for the best views of the beach's sprawling arc. Cocktails and imported beers all impress tourists and Danang's smart set as they…
