The local take
As the evening goes on, the drinking climbs. Rooftop bars above the Old Quarter and on high hotel floors in Ba Đình look out over the lakes and the Red River, and they're a favorite way to catch the sunset. Cocktail bartenders here like to borrow from the kitchen and the tea shop, working noodle-soup spices or local tea into their drinks.
For music, there are jazz rooms and cozy cafés where singers perform beloved Vietnamese ballads, while a handful of nightclubs keep the DJs going late. The list sorts into bars, cocktail bars, live music and nightclubs, and every pick carries a note from the guide who recommends it.
Nightclubs1900 Le Théâtre
This nightclub is on Ta Hien Street, an area known for its beer bars, but it's actually a large club with plenty of room for fun and dancing in the heart of the Old Quarter.
Hanoi, Old QuarterRecommended by Ruby N.
Live MusicBinh Minh Jazz Club
Live music enthusiasts, especially those particularly fond of jazz, will likely enjoy a trip to the Binh Minh Jazz Club.
Hanoi, French QuarterRecommended by Junie B.
NightclubsHero Club
Hero Club is one of Hanoi's popular nightclubs where people can dance the night away.
Hanoi, Ba ĐìnhRecommended by Ruby N.
BarsIgnite Sky Bar
Ignite Sky Bar is on the top floor of the Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel in Hoan Kiem.
Hanoi, Old QuarterRecommended by Ruby N.
Cocktail LoungesLa Table Lounge
La Table Lounge offers patrons a sophisticated experience, courtesy of its contemporary luxe decor.
Hanoi, Hoàn KiếmRecommended by Nhung N.
Cocktail LoungesLighthouse Sky Bar
Lighthouse Sky Bar sits at 27 Hàng Bè Street in the Old Quarter District, and there's nothing else quite like it in Hanoi.
Hanoi, Old QuarterRecommended by Nhung N.
Live MusicPhòng trà Trịnh Ca
This café in Cau Giay District is not just an eatery but a fun spot to enjoy live music and entertainment, too.
Hanoi, Cầu GiấyRecommended by Ruby N.
NightclubsShark Club
Shark Club is on the famous Trang Tien Street, a popular spot for nightlife in Hanoi.
Hanoi, Hoàn KiếmRecommended by Ruby N.
BarsSkyline Hanoi
Skyline Hanoi is an impressive rooftop lounge on top of the Tirant Hotel in the Old Quarter.
Hanoi, Old QuarterRecommended by Ruby N.
BarsTa Hien Street (Beer Street)
Beer Street is formally known as Ta Hien Street, and you'll find it in Hanoi's Old Quarter neighborhood.
Hanoi, Old QuarterRecommended by Nhung N.
BarsCocktail LoungesTerraco Sky Bar
Terraco Sky Bar's main attraction is its 360-degree panoramic view over Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake.
Hanoi, Old QuarterRecommended by Junie B.
BarsCocktail LoungesThe Summit Bar
Though the Summit Lounge is on the 20th floor of the Pan Pacific Hotel, the rooftop bar is open to anyone searching for a drink, a nibble to eat, and a view.
Hanoi, Ba ĐìnhRecommended by Junie B.
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