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    A selection of the best bars and nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City.

    Ho Chi Minh City
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    Craft beer - Saigon's craft beer scene

    Craft beer - Saigon's craft beer scene

    If you love your craft beer, you’ll feel right at home in Saigon. Vietnam is the largest beer drinking nation in South East Asia... Read more
    Craft beer - Saigon's craft beer scene
    Mostly District 1 - one in District 3
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    Lela Bar Saigon

    Lela Bar Saigon

    Lela’s a new live music bar near Saigon’s backpacker district. The music lineup is usually pop and rock cover bands. Some... Read more

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    Lela Bar Saigon
    138 Le Lai, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City - near the backpacker district

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    Saigon's backpacker nightlife - Bui Vien St

    Saigon's backpacker nightlife - Bui Vien St

    Saigon’s backpacker precinct is also home to the city’s rowdiest nightlife. And it goes all night. Bui Vien St is now a walking... Read more
    Saigon's backpacker nightlife - Bui Vien St
    Bui Vien St, District 1, Saigon
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    New bars in Saigon - our picks

    New bars in Saigon - our picks

    Saigon's nightlife scene is changing fast. This is our latest update on new places to grab a drink in the city. It's handpicked,... Read more
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    Acoustic Cafe, Saigon

    Acoustic Cafe, Saigon

    Acoustic Cafe in Saigon's District 3 packs in young locals each night for a live music lineup of western pop cover singers. Read more

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    Acoustic Cafe, Saigon
    6 E1, Ngô Thời Nhiệm, Dist. 3, Ho Chi Minh City
    +848 3930 2239

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    Lush Nightclub, Saigon

    Lush Nightclub, Saigon

    Lush is popular with Saigon’s upwardly mobile young folk and expats who enjoy their company. The cool, modern, decor could place... Read more

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    Lush Nightclub, Saigon
    2 Ly Tu Trong, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    +84918630742
    /www.facebook.com/LushSaigon/

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    Martini Bar, Park Hyatt Hotel, Saigon

    Martini Bar, Park Hyatt Hotel, Saigon

    Martini Bar at Saigon's Park Hyatt is now known as 2 Lam Son. It's a classy spot for a quality cocktail or a glass of wine - but... Read more

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    Martini Bar, Park Hyatt Hotel, Saigon
    2 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1 Ho Chi Minh City
    +84 8 3824 1234

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    Saigon Saigon Bar, Caravelle Hotel, Saigon

    Saigon Saigon Bar, Caravelle Hotel, Saigon

    During the Vietnam War, correspondents would sit at the Caravelle Hotel rooftop bar watching firefights and tracers across the... Read more

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    Saigon Saigon Bar, Caravelle Hotel, Saigon
    Rooftop, Caravelle Hotel, Lam Son Square, Ho Chi Minh City

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    Xu Bar, Saigon

    Xu Bar, Saigon

    Xu's long been a favourite with Saigon's prettiest locals and expats. The city's evolving and there are lots of new places, so... Read more

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    Xu Bar, Saigon
    71 - 75 Hai Ba Trung St, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    +848 38248468

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    Yoko Bar, Saigon

    Yoko Bar, Saigon

    Yoko Cafe, a favourite cafe and live music venue over a decade ago, is back to life in 2016. The best news is it's in the hands... Read more

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    Yoko Bar, Saigon
    22A Nguyen Thi Dieu, Dist. 3 Ho Chi Minh City
    +(84-8) 3933 0577

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    Shri Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, Saigon

    Shri Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, Saigon

    Shri is a contemporary design rooftop bar and restaurant with great views across the city. It's a good late-afternoon happy hour... Read more

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    Shri Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, Saigon
    Level 23, Centec Tower, 72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St, Dist. 3, Ho Chi Minh City
    +848 3827 9631

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    Chill Sky Bar, Saigon

    Chill Sky Bar, Saigon

    Chill Skybar was the first Saigon rooftop bar to set its sights on Saigon’s new rich. There are quite a few new players these... Read more

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    Chill Sky Bar, Saigon
    26 & 27th level, AB Tower, 76A Le Lai St. District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    +(84-8) 38 272 372

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    Sax N' Art Jazz Club, Saigon

    Sax N' Art Jazz Club, Saigon

    Sax N' Art is Saigon's only jazz club.  Its owner, Tran Manh Tuan, was the first Vietnamese musician to receive a scholarship to... Read more

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    Sax N' Art Jazz Club, Saigon
    28 Le Loi St, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    +(84.8) 8228472
    www.saxnart.com

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    Rock Fan Club, Saigon

    Rock Fan Club, Saigon

    Rock Fan Club is the centre of heavy rock covers in Saigon and draws a crowd of heavy smoking, light drinking young rockers. Read more

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    Rock Fan Club, Saigon
    25C Tu Xuong, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    +84 8 6290 7489

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    Carmen Bar, Saigon

    Carmen Bar, Saigon

    Carmen is a curious Saigon live music space. Flamenco - yes in Spanish - is performed by a mainly Vietnamese band. It's... Read more

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    Carmen Bar, Saigon
    8 Ly Tu Trong, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    + 848 83829 7699

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    La Fenetre Soleil, Saigon

    La Fenetre Soleil, Saigon

    LA FENETRE SOLEIL HAS CLOSED PERMANENTLY. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES GUYS! Read more

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    La Fenetre Soleil, Saigon
    44 Lý Tự Trọng, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    (+84 8) 3824 5994

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    The Observatory, Saigon

    The Observatory, Saigon

    THE OBSERVATORY HAS REOPENED IN A NEW SPACE IN SAIGON'S DISTRICT 1 AS OF SEPTEMBER 2018. WE HAVEN'T BEEN YET. WE ARE ASSURED THE... Read more

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    The Observatory, Saigon
    10th floor, 85 Cách Mạng Tháng 8 St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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    Saigon Outcast

    Saigon Outcast

    Saigon Outcast is a little haven of indie creative energy in the heart of Saigon’s conservative expat enclave. Located in... Read more

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    Saigon Outcast
    188/1 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    +8490 236 57 80

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    Pasteur Street Brewing Company, Saigon

    Pasteur Street Brewing Company, Saigon

    American craft brewing arrived in Saigon in the form of the Pasteur Street Brewing Company back in 2015. And these guys quickly... Read more

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    Pasteur Street Brewing Company, Saigon
    144 Pasteur, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    +84 838 239 562
    www.pasteurstreet.com

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    Phatty's Sports Bar, Saigon

    Phatty's Sports Bar, Saigon

    Phatty's Bar and Grill is an outpost of Australian sports and hospitality in the heart of Saigon. Read more

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    Phatty's Sports Bar, Saigon
    46-48 Ton That Thiep Street, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    +84 8 3821 0796

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    Blue Gecko Bar, Saigon

    Blue Gecko Bar, Saigon

    Blue Gecko is a Saigon institution and the city’s oldest sports bar - dating back to 1997. Read more

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    Blue Gecko Bar, Saigon
    31 Lý Tự Trọng St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    +848 3823 0324

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    Glow Skybar, Saigon

    Glow Skybar, Saigon

    Glow Skybar is the latest entrant to Saigon’s crowded rooftop bar scene. The views are special, the space is cool. Perfect for a... Read more

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    Glow Skybar, Saigon
    93 Nguyen du | District 1, Rooftop of President Place, Ho Chi Minh City
    +849388745659
    www.facebook.com/glowsaigon?fref=nf

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    Urban Kitchen Bar, Saigon

    Urban Kitchen Bar, Saigon

    Urban Kitchen is a buzzing little vintage style bar and restaurant in downtown Saigon. Read more

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    Urban Kitchen Bar, Saigon
    18 Ngo Van Nam St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    +848 6250 6363
    www.urbankitchenbar.com

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    Social Club Saigon Bar

    Social Club Saigon Bar

    Social Club Saigon is perched on the rooftop of the MGallery Hotel des Arts about 5 mins by cab from the city centre. The feel... Read more

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    Social Club Saigon Bar
    Level 23 and 24, 76 - 78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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    Snuffbox Speakeasy, Saigon

    Snuffbox Speakeasy, Saigon

    Snuffbox serves classic cocktails and wine in Saigon’s definitive speakeasy lounge space. Hidden away from the city’s nightlife... Read more

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    Snuffbox Speakeasy, Saigon
    14 Tôn Thất Đạm St, District 1, Hồ Chí Minh City
    +84 126 387 2603

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    Qui Bar, Saigon

    Qui Bar, Saigon

    Qui’s the latest arrival into Saigon’s crowded cocktails and party scene - and it’s already made its mark. Flashy decor, serious... Read more

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    Qui Bar, Saigon
    22 Le Thanh Ton, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    +848 3828 8828

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    The Old Compass Cafe, Saigon

    The Old Compass Cafe, Saigon

    Wine, craft beers and simple tasty local food in an old Saigon design space - right in the heart of the city. Hidden down an... Read more

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    The Old Compass Cafe, Saigon
    3rd Floor 63/11 Pasteur St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (in the alley next to Liberty Citypoint Hotel)
    +84 28 38232969
    www.oldcompasscafe.com

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    Layla Eatery and Bar, Saigon

    Layla Eatery and Bar, Saigon

    Hidden upstairs in the heart of Saigon, in a classic late colonial era building. Layla's a good spot for a downtown drink.... Read more

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    Layla Eatery and Bar, Saigon
    2nd floor, 63 Đông Du, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    +84 8 3827 2279

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    East West Brewery, Saigon

    East West Brewery, Saigon

    Vietnam’s first large-scale craft beer emporium - located behind Saigon’s Ben Thanh market. A radical shift from the cosy tap... Read more

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    East West Brewery, Saigon
    181 - 185 Lý Tự Trọng St, District 1, Hồ Chí Minh City
    +84 91 306 07 28

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    Indika Saigon

    Indika Saigon

    Alternative bar space on Saigon’s fringe of live music and events. Good mixed crowd of young expats and locals. Indoor and... Read more

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    Indika Saigon
    43 Nguyễn Văn Giai, Đakao, District 1

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