Ha Tien
Dotted with fairy lights and glowing with Chinese lanterns at night, this floating cafe is a breezy choice for a sundowner beer or a cafe sua (iced coffee…
Must-see nightlife in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
A chic blend of wood, glass and steel, the Park Hyatt’s ground-floor cocktail bar is a super-stylish meeting ground for Saigon's makers and shakers, with…
Phu Quoc Island
With chairs and music spilling onto the pavement, Coco is a great place for a roadside bevvy and a chat with the mix of travelling folk, Gallic wayfarers,…
Hue
This late-night bar features a good blend of locals and traveller revellers. DJs drive the dance floor with R&B, hip hop and house anthems, and staff…
Ho Chi Minh City
On the 8th floor of the Majestic Hotel, this is a great spot for a sundowner, with panoramic views of the river and a certain colonial-era cachet.
Vinh Long
Perched on the riverbank, this is a good place to enjoy a ca phe sua da or scented tea in the morning or to quaff your first beer back on dry land after a…
Ho Chi Minh City
This sports bar is renowned for its convivial atmosphere, good grub and big screens. English soccer, rugby and Australian Rules Football are all screened…
Hanoi
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…
Hanoi
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…
Bac Ha
Next door to Green Sapa Tour is this uber-typical draught beer place with sipping locals and way too much florescent lighting.
Vung Tau
This lounge-ish bar enjoys a great ocean-facing terrace, has reasonably-priced drinks and is a top spot for sunset. Located 2km north of the centre on the…
Nha Trang
On a busy corner plot, head here for a hit-and-run juice (there are 20 different flavours), a sparkling tea or yoghurt drink. It's run by a friendly young…
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…
Ho Chi Minh City
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…
Nha Trang
A sleek, stylish new lounge bar with hip neon lighting and white seating. Its elevated deck is the perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail or glass of chilled…
Vung Tau
Over on Back Beach, this bar catches the sea breeze and has chill-out zones and a pool table. It serves Russian food and has the city's best vodka…
Ho Chi Minh City
This rooftop bar overlooking busy Ð Nguyen Hue has a good selection of international beers, live gigs, and DJs with a funk, hip-hop and electronica edge.
Hoi An
Q Bar offers stunning lighting, electronica and lounge music, and excellent (if pricey, at around 120,000d) cocktails and mocktails. Draws a cool crowd.
Nha Trang
Popular bia hoi joint that pulls in a loyal local (and backpacker) crowd. It serves a light lager and a darker brown beer, as well as snacks.
Danang
Sociable, but predictable expat bar with clientele of boozy regulars, cheap beer and a busy pool table. A good place to catch live sport on TV.
Ho Chi Minh City
On the Centec Tower's 23rd floor, Shri’s stylish terrace has a separate area for nondiners reached by stepping stones over a tiny stream.
Phu Quoc Island
A cheap-and-cheerful beach bar behind the Long Beach Centre; it also has a 'Beach Spa' with massages for 200,000d.
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.
Hanoi
Bar-club with a handy Old Quarter location, it draws a (very) young crowd and the music is pretty mainstream.
Pasteur Street Brewing Company
Ho Chi Minh City
Pasteur Street Brewing Company is a spacious modern affair serving up the brand's signature craft ales.
Dalat
You won't be tilting at windmills at this corner cafe that brews excellent cappuccinos and espressos.
Vung Tau
This popular expat pub has a heavy-duty clientele of war veterans, oil workers and working girls.
Ninh Binh
For drinking bia hoi (draught beer), try the riverside places near the local brewery.
Chau Doc
A stylish place for a tipple. Take your drink outside for a sundowner overlooking the river.
Ho Chi Minh City
Welcome to a raucous mash-up of beer bar, American diner and nightclub. When the beats kick off around 10pm, you certainly won't mistake a visit to…
Quy Nhon
This was a Quy Nhon institution for years, but times have changed. The Western food is forgettable but it's still an option for an evening beer (15,000d),…
Ho Chi Minh City
An unexpected find in the backstreets of HCMC, this Czech restaurant brews up fresh pilsner and dark beer daily. The entrance is down a lane off Ɖ Nguyen…
Danang
Danang's go-to spot for live music and draught beer, and a good place to meet younger residents with a decent grasp of English.
Ho Chi Minh City
One of the PNL originals, this French-run bar has looooong hours and occasionally hosts live bands.
