THE BEST Bars and Nightlife in Hanoi

From hidden speakeasies to rooftop lounges — explore the best bars and nightlife in Hanoi with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

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🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Hanoi

  • Bia Hoi Corner — Pull up a plastic stool for freshly brewed draft beer at the most famous intersection.
  • Café Giang — The birthplace egg coffee, a creamy, sweet whipped egg-yolk topping.
  • Polite & Co — A speakeasy-style cocktail bar with classic drinks and a discreet entrance.
  • The Jazz Club — A live jazz venue near Hoan Kiem Lake with nightly performances.
  • Bar 88 — A modern cocktail bar in the French Quarter with creative Vietnamese-inspired drinks.
  • T&M Beer — A small craft beer bar with a rotating selection of Vietnamese brews.
  • Funky Junk — An eclectic bar with art, music and a laid-back alternative crowd.
  • The Rooftop Hanoi — A stylish rooftop lounge with cocktails and views over Hoan Kiem Lake.
  • Manzi Art Bar — An art space and bar in a colonial villa with exhibitions and cultural events.
  • Société de Géographie — A refined cocktail bar with maps and explorer-themed decor.
  • Pasteur Street Brewing — A craft brewery taproom serving Vietnamese IPAs and ales.
  • Draught Beer — A casual bar with a focus on fresh draft beer and bar snacks.
  • Standing Bar — A tiny standing-room-only bar popular with locals and travellers.
  • The Cugini — An Italian wine bar and restaurant in the French Quarter.
  • Mojito Bar Hanoi — A cocktail bar specialising in mojitos and tropical drinks.
  • Binh Minh Jazz Club — A long-running jazz club with live performances and cocktails.
  • The Republic — A rooftop bar with panoramic views and a modern cocktail menu.
  • Botanical Garden Bar — A bar set in a garden with live acoustic music and a relaxed vibe.
  • 1900 Le Theatre — A nightclub in a former theatre with DJs and a young crowd.
  • Dragonfly Bar — A trendy bar in the Old Quarter with cocktails and a lively atmosphere.

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