All Venues

Hanoi, Vietnam

The Hanoi branch of Saigon's famous old club — same name, similar energy, smaller scale. Multi-floor with different music zones, mixed local and expat crowd, runs late on weekends. A dependable option when Ta Hien gets too loud and chaotic.

📍 To Ngoc Van Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

The intersection of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen is the most famous street drinking spot in Vietnam — possibly in Southeast Asia. Fresh-brewed bia hoi at 10,000 VND per glass, plastic stools, no pretension. Backpackers, locals, and long-timers sharing the same pavement. Starts filling by 5pm, peaks 8–11pm. Come early for a seat.

📍 Corner of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

One of the Old Quarter's longest-running foreigner-oriented bars — rooftop terrace, cheap drinks, pool table, and a mixed crowd of backpackers and short-term expats. Reliable and unpretentious. Open from noon until late.

📍 2B Ta Hien Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

Mid-range KTV in the Ba Dinh area catering primarily to Vietnamese and Korean clients — private rooms, hostess companions, bottle service. One of the more accessible KTVs in Hanoi for visitors without local contacts; English is minimal but the format is navigable. Rooms from 500,000–800,000 VND per hour.

📍 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

Tay Ho's most established expat bar — Westlake waterfront location, outdoor seating, regular sports screenings, and a crowd skewing toward long-term expats and business visitors. One of the better options if you're staying in the West Lake area.

📍 Quang Khanh, Tay Ho, Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

Hoan Kiem's best-known craft beer venue — Vietnamese craft beers on tap, lake views from the upper floor, and a calmer atmosphere than the Ta Hien strip. Popular with expats and upscale Vietnamese drinkers. Good for an evening that doesn't involve plastic stools.

📍 39 Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

Gray-area massage venue known to the Old Quarter expat community — works outside the brightly-lit spa format with a more private setup. Located in the backstreets behind Ta Hien. Price list is posted; selection is made from photos. Not hard to find if you ask around.

📍 Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

New Orleans-inspired bar and restaurant in Tay Ho — live jazz on weekends, solid cocktail list, decent American-style food. Fills up with expats and affluent Vietnamese at weekends. More of a bar-restaurant than a nightlife venue, but one of Hanoi's more enjoyable evening options.

📍 89 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

Rooftop bar on the 20th floor of the Melia Hotel — panoramic Hanoi views, cocktails, upscale crowd. One of the better rooftop spots in the city and significantly less chaotic than the Old Quarter alternatives. Smart casual expected.

📍 44B Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

Well-established Day Spa chain with multiple Hanoi locations — legitimate full-service operation with Thai massage, Vietnamese massage, body scrubs, and facial treatments. Consistently rated by expats for professionalism. From 250,000 VND per hour.

📍 49 Hang Chuoi, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi