Must-see nightlife in Northeast Vietnam

  • Haiphong Brewery Beer Club

    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…

  • Cong Ca Phe

    Haiphong

    Haiphong has a branch of everybody's favorite retro-themed cafe, complete with effortlessly cool vintage decor. Stop in for excellent Vietnamese-style…

  • Bia Hoi Stalls

    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…

  • Ban Gioc Coffee

    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…

  • Bigman

    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…

  • Chimay Beer

    Cao Bang

    Belgian beer in remote northern Vietnam – who knew? Choose from a surprisingly wide selection of trappist ales, coupled with Vietnamese drinking snacks.

  • Oasis Bar

    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…

  • Caffe Tra Cuc

    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…

  • Cafe Quoc Huan

    Bai Tu Long Bay

    This little cafe has friendly owners and serves Vietnamese coffee. It's roughly opposite Tuan Thuy restaurant.