Ho Chi Minh City nightlife guide

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

Ho Chi Minh City
nightlife guide

Introduction

| 14 Mar 2017
Last updated 14 Mar 2017

Saigon nightlife highlights

Variety: Bars and clubs from fancy to alternative - noisy to chatty to indie.
Late nights: Saigon parties till late. 
Live tunes: Small but spirited live music scene.
Rooftops: The city's now oversupplied with rooftops with views of the dense fast - changing cityscape. We list the best.
Crafted beers: Saigon's craft beer scene may be new, but craft specialists are everywhere.
Hours of happiness: happy hour deals in even in the fanciest venues. Start early!
District 2: District 2 may be home to city's cashed-up expats, but it's also developing an interesting alternative nightlife scene of its own.

Saigon’s manic energy by day gives hints at the city’s energy levels after the sun goes down. The streets may quieten down a little but the city keeps charging along till the early hours.

Like the dining scene, some of Saigon's nightlife has headed out to the District 2 area.

The craft beer craze has taken hold in a big way too.

There’s plenty to do after dinner, whether you’re looking for a quiet drink in a cool space, some live music, a dance, or an all night bender.

One of the best things about a night out in Saigon is that most venues are very close by, so moving between them is easy. You can try lots of places.

Saigon even seems to have become an outpost for hipster culture. You'll find this particular mutation of the breed at venues like Broma, The Observatory and Saigon Outcast. They all take their music very seriously and put on some great shows as well.

Rooftop bars are another Saigon nightlife phenomenon. Glow is a great spot for a sunset cocktail - or a late night groove with the city's pretty people. 

If you end up in the backpacker district (around Pham Ngu Lao St), where Saigon's all-night party establishments are located, be warned of seediness, as well as the prevalence of petty crime. There have also been reports of some nasty bar fights and spiked drinks. Stay out of trouble.

Finally, if you've ready this far, we should mention that we have a lovely little wine and event space in downtown Saigon - The Old Compass Cafe. It's a very cool spot. We'd love to see you.

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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
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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

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

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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 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

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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

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'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 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 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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Beer Street Saigon

Beer St is a strip of Bui Vien St in Saigon's backpacker district devoted to the consumption of the amber fluid. Read more

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Beer Street Saigon
Bui Vien St west of De Tham St

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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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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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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

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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 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’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

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

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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

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

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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Smoke-free night out in Saigon

When it comes to smoking, Saigon is one of the most liberal cities in Asia. I guess that’s good if you’re a smoker. We prefer... Read more

The Alley Cocktail Bar, Saigon

Cosy little cocktail bar hidden down an alley in the heart of Saigon - on Pasteur St. Read more

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The Alley Cocktail Bar, Saigon
Down the alley 63/1 Pasteur Street, District 1. Ho Chi Minh City

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Heart of Darkness Brewery, Saigon

The guys from Heart of Darkness run one of Saigon’s most popular craft beer operations. Their tap room’s a buzzing space of... Read more

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Heart of Darkness Brewery, Saigon
31D Ly Tu Trong, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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