🎶 Clubs · Nightlife

The vibe in each neighborhood, essential safety rules, cover charges, dress codes and opening hours, plus lists of clubs, rooftops, bars, sports pubs, craft beer, Korean-style pocha and bia hơi, and phrases to use at the bar

Which neighborhood?

Bùi Viện Walking Street (Phạm Ngũ Lão, old District 1) — the loudest and cheapest spot. Sit on plastic stools by the street with draft beer for 20k–50k VND. Open until about 2 AM, some until 4 AM. Shorts and sandals are fine.
District 1 rooftops around Nguyễn Huệ · Đồng Khởi — rooftop and hotel bars with city views. Cocktails 180k–350k VND, hotel rooftops around 280k–350k VND. Go during happy hour (usually somewhere between 3 and 8 PM) for 30–50% off.
Thảo Điền (old District 2, now An Khánh ward) — a quiet expat neighborhood of cocktail bars and pubs, clustered on Xuân Thủy and Quốc Hương streets.
Phạm Viết Chánh Street, Bình Thạnh — an up-and-coming bar strip with sports bars, wine bars and small late-night clubs.
Phú Mỹ Hưng (old District 7) — a neighborhood with a big Korean community. Calmer than District 1, with neighborhood pubs rather than big clubs. Check the 'Phú Mỹ Hưng (D7)' and Korean-style pocha lists below; for anywhere else, pick by recent reviews on a map app.

Essential safety rules

Never take your eyes off your drink. Don't accept drinks from strangers, and if you've left your seat, don't finish what was left in your glass.
If you suddenly feel far too drunk, tell a friend right away.
Absolutely no drugs. Mere possession or use is punishable, and foreigners are punished the same way. Large-scale drug manufacturing and trafficking can still carry the death penalty (since July 2025, 'transporting' drugs carries life imprisonment instead of death).
Laughing-gas balloons ('Bóng cười') are banned too. Since January 2025, using or selling nitrous oxide is prohibited. Users are fined; venues that sell it face license revocation and criminal charges. Tourists have even been hospitalized with poisoning after inhaling it.
Police raids really happen. Clubs and bars are raided often over drugs and laughing gas. If a raid starts, stay calm, cooperate, and always carry a copy of your passport.
Never drink and drive. Since January 1, 2025, any detectable alcohol in your blood or breath is a violation (Decree 168/2024). On a motorbike it's up to an 8–10 million VND fine + 22–24 months' license suspension; for cars it's even heavier. Same rules for foreigners.
To get home, book a Grab and check the license plate before you get in.
Check your bill. Look at menu prices before ordering, and if the bill looks off, ask for an itemized bill (hóa đơn chi tiết). On Bùi Viện, paying for each round as you go is another option.
For a club table deposit, get the terms (group size, minimum spend, what's included) in writing by message before you pay.
Don't follow touts shouting club discounts on the street.
Pickpocketing and phone snatching are common on Bùi Viện. Keep your phone in a front pocket and wear your bag in front of you. See 'Pickpockets · motorbike snatch theft' in ⚠️ HCMC Living Precautions for details.

Cover charge · dress code · opening hours

Cover charge: regular clubs charge 100k–200k VND (often including one drink).
Tables: at big clubs the table minimum can be 5–6 million VND or more. Always ask whether it's per person or per table.
Dress code: rooftops and hotel bars are 'smart casual'. Sleeveless tops, flip-flops and men's shorts above the knee can get you turned away.
Age: the legal drinking age is 18. Clubs may check ID, so bring a copy of your passport.
Opening hours: by law, licensed dance clubs can't operate 2 AM–8 AM, and karaoke can't operate midnight–8 AM. Regular bars usually close between midnight and 2 AM.
Tax: VAT is 8% until the end of 2026. Check whether tax and service charges are added separately on the bill.

Clubs

Canalis Club

Nightclub (table service · Vinahouse) · D3

An old-school local club built around Vietnamese 'Vinahouse' music and table service.

Listed hours 20:30–02:00. Check the table minimum spend first.

📍 264BIS Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa

checked 2026-09

The Observatory

Underground club (electronic music) · D1

Saigon's flagship underground electronic music club, running since 2013, with late-night parties Friday to Sunday.

The old Nguyễn Tất Thành (District 4) location has closed — don't go to the address in older articles. Check the night's lineup on social media.

📍 85 Cách Mạng Tháng Tám

checked 2026-09

Luu Bar

Cocktail bar & small club · Bình Thạnh

The latest-closing spot on Phạm Viết Chánh Street — it starts as a bar and turns into a dance spot as the night goes on.

Listed hours 17:00–03:00, later on Fri–Sat. Check hours before you go.

📍 108 Phạm Viết Chánh

checked 2026-09

Afterglow Sky Bar

Dance bar · club · Thảo Điền

One of the few places in Thảo Điền where you can dance. Open until 2 AM.

Closed Mondays.

📍 43A Xuân Thủy

checked 2026-09

Rooftop bars

Chill Skybar

Rooftop bar · cocktails 200k–500k VND · D1

The classic rooftop overlooking the Bến Thành roundabout and downtown skyline. Daily 17:30–01:30.

Happy hour 17:30–20:00. Strict dress code: no sleeveless tops or flip-flops, no men's shorts above the knee. Even stricter after happy hour.

📍 26th floor, AB Tower, 76A Lê Lai

checked 2026-09

Social Club Rooftop Bar

Hotel rooftop · cocktails 280k–350k VND · D3

A stylish hotel rooftop where you drink beside an infinity pool. 15:00–midnight, until 01:00 Fri–Sat.

Happy hour 15:00–19:00 with 50% off cocktails. No flip-flops or beach shorts.

📍 24th floor, Hôtel des Arts, 76–78 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai

checked 2026-09

The Park Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Rooftop bar · lounge · D1

A rooftop lounge near Bùi Viện, with DJs and live bands on weekends plus bottle service.

Sun–Thu 17:00–midnight, Fri–Sat 17:00–02:00.

📍 5th floor, 20 Đỗ Quang Đẩu

checked 2026-09

Bars · live music

Snuffbox Speakeasy

Speakeasy cocktail bar · D1

A 1920s-style bar entered through a hidden door, with live music on Wed, Fri and Sat.

Open until 2 AM. Refined Coffee & Cocktails is in the same building.

📍 Floor 1 (one flight up), 14 Tôn Thất Đạm

checked 2026-09

Jackalope

Whisky · cocktail bar (cocktails 180k–300k VND) · D1

A cocktail bar with a big whisky selection. Daily 16:00–00:30.

📍 56 Phó Đức Chính

checked 2026-09

7 Bridges Brewing Co. (Đông Du)

Craft beer taproom (0.5 L 90k–165k VND) · D1

The taproom of a Vietnamese craft brewery, with 40 taps. There's also a branch on Lê Thánh Tôn (15B/12).

Đông Du branch: Sun–Wed 10:00–midnight, Thu–Sat 10:00–01:00.

📍 38 Đông Du

checked 2026-09

The Racha Room

Cocktail bar · Asian bar snacks · Thảo Điền

A popular Thảo Điền cocktail bar with tasty Asian bites like dumplings.

Happy hour 17:00–20:00 with 50% off cocktails and dumplings. Open until 01:00 Fri–Sat.

📍 105–107 Xuân Thủy

checked 2026-09

The Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar

Irish pub · sports bar · Thảo Điền

A pub with football on TV, pool and live bands, plus a pub quiz on Tuesdays. There's also a branch in Bình Thạnh (111 Phạm Viết Chánh).

Daily 15:00–02:00 (from 10:00 Sat–Sun). Pub quiz Tuesday, open mic Wednesday, traditional Irish music Thursday, live band Friday. Pro pool tables, dartboards and board games (per Facebook). 15:00–19:00: buy 2 draft beers, wines or cocktails, get 1 free.

📍 38 Quốc Hương

checked 2026-10

Lost Birds Cocktail & Whiskey Bar

Cocktail · whisky bar · Thảo Điền

A late-night cocktail bar in Thảo Điền. 18:00–02:00, until 03:00 Fri–Sat.

Happy hour 18:00–20:00, 30% off.

📍 24A Xuân Thủy

checked 2026-09

Rafters Sports Bar

Sports bar · Bình Thạnh

A bar with sports on TV, pool tables and live music. Daily 16:00–02:00.

📍 86 Phạm Viết Chánh

checked 2026-10

Carmen

Live music bar (Latin · flamenco) · D1

A cave-like bar where you watch Latin and flamenco bands. Daily 19:00–01:00.

📍 8 Lý Tự Trọng

checked 2026-09

Yoko

Live band bar (rock) · D3

A long-running live bar with local rock and pop bands, playing from around 9 PM Tue–Sun.

📍 22A Nguyễn Thị Diệu

checked 2026-09

Acoustic Bar

Live band bar (beer from 50k VND) · D3

A live bar where Vietnamese singers and bands perform pop songs and Vietnamese hits. There's also a branch in Thảo Điền (18 Trần Ngọc Diện).

19:00–midnight, bands from around 21:15.

📍 6E1 Ngô Thời Nhiệm

checked 2026-09

Sports bars · Irish pubs

Phatty's Sports Bar & Grill

Australian-style sports bar · beer about 80k–120k VND per glass (approx.) · D1

A long-standing sports bar in downtown District 1 with several screens showing football, cricket and Australian sports, plus pub food like pizza and nachos.

The go-to place to watch a game without leaving District 1. On big match days, call ahead to ask if they're showing it (broadcast rights vary from bar to bar).

📍 46–48 Tôn Thất Thiệp

checked 2026-10

Éire – Eatery & Bar

Irish pub · draft Guinness (price unconfirmed) · D1

A 'proper' Irish bar with Guinness on draft, Irish whiskey and live guitar, with photos of Irish heroes on the walls.

Reported as a new opening in 2026. Daily from 17:00. No sports screens. The street has many hostess bars, so make sure you walk into the right door.

📍 149 Tôn Thất Đạm

checked 2026-08

The Orient Bar Saigon

Sports bar · Irish pub · cocktails from 250k VND · Thảo Điền

A sports bar showing several games at once on 7–8 big TVs and a projector, with separate sound in each zone. Pool tables, shuffleboard, darts and draft Guinness. Moved from District 1 to Thảo Điền.

Western food like pizza, burgers and pasta, plus an upstairs group room for 15–50 people. Opening hours on the official site are inconsistent, so check before you go.

📍 41 Võ Trường Toản

checked 2026-10

Evita Sports Bar

Sports bar · pool · beer about 60k–100k VND per glass (approx.) · Thảo Điền

A long-running neighborhood sports bar run by an Australian-Vietnamese couple, with several big screens and 5 pool tables.

A relaxed place with lots of regulars. Pizza too.

📍 230a Nguyễn Văn Hưởng

checked 2026-10

High Tide

Sports bar · wings (price unconfirmed) · Thảo Điền

A Thảo Điền sports bar showing games on several screens, known for its chicken wings.

📍 154 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng

checked 2026-10

Craft beer taprooms

Heart of Darkness Brewery Taproom

Craft beer taproom · 0.5 L about 90k–165k VND (approx.) · D1

The taproom of Saigon's flagship brewery, famous for experimental beers. Daily 11:00–midnight. Food too, like tacos, burgers and steak.

Holds limited-release beer events every year, such as 'IPA Week'. Takes group bookings (free-flow beer). Also has outlets in the departure areas of Tân Sơn Nhất Airport T2 and T3.

📍 31D Lý Tự Trọng

checked 2026-10

Pasteur Street Brewing (Original)

Craft beer taproom · 0.5 L about 90k–165k VND (approx.) · D1

The first taproom of the brewery that kicked off Vietnam's craft beer boom, upstairs down an alley. Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00, Fri–Sat until midnight.

In May 2026 it opened a 16-tap flagship inside the Grand Hotel Saigon (08 Ngô Đức Kế, on the corner of Đồng Khởi Street; daily 11:00–midnight). There's also a branch in Thảo Điền (120 Xuân Thủy).

📍 144/3 Pasteur

checked 2026-10

East West Brewing Co.

Brewpub · 0.5 L about 90k–165k VND (approx.) · D1

HCMC's first brewpub that brews on site, opened in 2017 — a big building housing both the brewhouse and the kitchen. Sun–Wed 11:00–midnight, Thu–Sat until 01:00.

The official site only says 'Downtown District 1'; the address comes from third-party write-ups. Reservations via Facebook.

📍 181–185 Lý Tự Trọng

checked 2026-10

Tê Tê TapHouse

Craft beer taphouse · tapas · beer from 120k VND (as of 2020) · D1

A two-story taphouse serving its own craft beer and Spanish tapas, tucked down an alley in Đa Kao.

⚠️ Outdated info (2020 sources) — check before you go. According to the brewery's official history page, in 2021 'Tê Tê TapHouse' was renamed 'Tê Tê & Phê Quán' and switched to mainly Vietnamese food. The official site lists a booking number for 'Phê Quán' (0774 707 182) but no address. Foody also has a 'Tách Tách Cafe' page at the same address (90 Nguyễn Văn Thủ), but it's undated, so it's unclear what's at this spot now. In 2020 it was open Mon–Thu 17:00–midnight, Fri–Sat 16:00–01:00, with live bands on weekends. The Tê Tê brewery also took part in the Saigon craft beer festival in January 2026.

📍 90 Nguyễn Văn Thủ

checked 2020-11

Phú Mỹ Hưng (D7) pubs · taprooms

Pasteur Street Brewing (Phú Mỹ Hưng)

Craft beer taproom · 0.5 L about 90k–165k VND (approx.) · D7

A taproom near Crescent Lake in Phú Mỹ Hưng — a good place for craft beer in District 7. Mon–Thu 15:00–23:00, Fri–Sun until midnight.

In September 2025 it also opened a new District 7 branch on Nguyễn Đức Cảnh (123 Nguyễn Đức Cảnh, from 11:00).

📍 CR5-01, Crescent Residence 5 (Phạm Thiều × Luther King intersection)

checked 2026-10

Pasteur Street Brewing (Nguyễn Đức Cảnh)

Craft beer taproom · restaurant (price unconfirmed) · Phú Mỹ Hưng, Tân Hưng (District 7)

Pasteur Street's second Phú Mỹ Hưng taproom, opened in September 2025. Serves craft beer, lunch and even coffee.

Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00, Fri–Sun 11:00–midnight (official site). Opens earlier than the same brand's Crescent Residence 5 taproom (from 15:00), so it's good for daytime visits. The official site doesn't say whether it shows sports.

📍 123 Nguyễn Đức Cảnh, phường Tân Hưng

checked 2026-10

Belgo (Phú Mỹ Hưng)

Belgian-style craft beer brasserie · price unconfirmed · Phú Mỹ Hưng, Tân Hưng (District 7)

A Phú Mỹ Hưng brasserie opened on March 11, 2026 by Belgo, the HCMC craft brewery founded by a Belgian, serving Belgian beer and European food.

This branch has expanded its menu to brunch, Belgian waffles, house-baked bread, coffee and iced tea, so it's good in the daytime too (Asia Brewers Network article, Apr 2026). Hours and phone number aren't clearly listed on the official site, so check a map app. The Korean restaurant Ilmirak that used to be at this address has been removed from the app's list.

📍 222-224 Phạm Thái Bường, phường Tân Hưng

checked 2026-04

The Tavern PMH

British/Irish-style pub · sports on TV · mid-range prices (approx.) · Phú Mỹ Hưng (D7)

A long-running pub and restaurant in Phú Mỹ Hưng serving Western pub food like steak, fish and chips and pizza, with sports on TV.

2025 Google reviews describe it as an 'Irish sports pub', and it holds open-mic nights. Has pool tables. A June 2024 post mentions a Thursday Saigon pool league, a Wednesday open tournament (150k VND per person) and Sunday Latin dance nights — check whether these still run (darts only appear in a 2020 post). Mon–Thu 10:00–00:30, Fri 10:00–01:30, Sat 08:30–01:30, Sun 08:30–00:30 (Google Maps, Oct 2026). A 2025 review also mentions slow food.

📍 47 Phan Khiêm Ích, Phú Mỹ Hưng

checked 2025-11

Korean-style hof · pocha

Eunhasu Pocha

Korean indoor pocha · bar snacks about 150k–300k VND (approx.) · D7

A retro Korean pocha with a space theme in Phú Mỹ Hưng. Signature dishes are drinking snacks like tteokbokki, dubu kimchi, jeyuk bokkeum (spicy pork), jjamppong-tang and eomuk-tang (fish cake soup), plus cream makgeolli.

18:00–03:00. Reopened in 2025 after a renovation of the former 'Rainbow' and 'Balsang' spot.

📍 15-17 Khu Phố Hưng Phước 2, Phú Mỹ Hưng

checked 2025-08

CCC Korean Street Pub (Sse Sse Sse Pocha)

Korean pocha · bar snacks about 150k–300k VND (approx.) · Thảo Điền

A cozy Thảo Điền pocha with an old-school pocha feel. Signature dishes are yuringi (fried chicken in sweet-sour soy sauce), rolled omelet and kimchi udon. Good for small groups.

11:00–01:00. Opens from midday.

📍 33/17 Quốc Hương

checked 2025-09

Pacho Pocha Thảo Điền

Korean snack-food pocha · soju & makgeolli 29k–69k VND · Thảo Điền

A casual pocha serving Korean snack food like tteokbokki and grilled dishes, with soju, makgeolli and Korean beer. Snacks and combos run about 59k–199k VND.

Daily 11:30–23:30. Other branches in District 3 (220/58 Lê Văn Sỹ) and Phú Nhuận (40/10 Nguyễn Văn Đậu).

📍 19 Trần Ngọc Diện, 2nd floor (Lầu 1)

checked 2025-10

+84 Concept

Korean-run pocha-style bar (pricier than Vietnamese bars) · D1

A pocha-style Korean bar run by a Korean owner near the entrance to Lê Thánh Tôn Street. Open late, so it's a popular second-round spot.

Some reviews say it stays open until around 5 AM, but that's not confirmed. The Lê Thánh Tôn area has many hostess and 'talking bars' — don't confuse it with those (this guide doesn't list such places).

📍 10ab Thái Văn Lung

checked 2025-05

'Nhậu' — Vietnamese drinking culture

Nhậu is the Vietnamese way of drinking: order lots of shared dishes and drink for a long time. It's usually with coworkers or friends after work.
Bia hơi is cheap, fresh draft beer brewed that day. It's originally a Hanoi thing, so HCMC has dedicated 'Hanoi-style bia hơi' places. You can also order it by the big plastic jug or 2 L bottle.
When toasting, everyone shouts "Một, hai, ba, dô!" (one, two, three, cheers!).
A toast usually comes with the expectation of 'bottoms up' (trăm phần trăm, '100 percent'), but if you can't drink, it's fine to smile and just take a sip.
Beer is usually drunk with ice. Staff keep topping up your ice and beer when your glass is empty, so to stop, say "Đủ rồi" (that's enough).
Usually one person pays for everything, or the group splits it. Many places charge by the number of empty bottles and cans, so the bottles are often left on the table.

Local beer joints (Bia hơi · quán nhậu)

Quán Ụt Ụt

Beer hall · BBQ (price unconfirmed) · D1

A big BBQ beer hall on a riverside road. Its signature is giant grilled pork ribs, with Hanoi-style draft beer and craft beer.

11:00–23:00. Young vibe with wooden interiors.

📍 168 Võ Văn Kiệt

checked 2025-09

Bia hơi Hà Nội 80

Hanoi-style bia hơi · seafood (on the cheap side) · D4

A breezy bia hơi place on a riverside corner. Drink beer brought from Hanoi in 2 L bottles with snacks like steamed squid, shrimp and seafood hotpot.

16:00–02:00. Open late.

📍 80 Vĩnh Hội

checked 2025-09

Bia hơi Kiên Béo

Hanoi-style bia hơi · 2 L beer towers (price unconfirmed) · D7

A well-known bia hơi place in District 7 with 2 L beer towers and northern-style dishes like free-range chicken, beef stir-fried with luffa and tofu with scallions. Spacious, with private rooms for groups.

11:30–23:30. It's in the Tân Kiểng area of District 7, not Phú Mỹ Hưng (also listed in some sources as 37 Đường số 9).

📍 35 Đường Số 9, Tân Kiểng

checked 2025-09

Phrases for bars and clubs

Vietnamese	Meaning	Pronunciation
Phí vào cửa bao nhiêu?	How much is the entrance fee?	fee yao kew-uh bao nyee-oo?
Em đi với bạn.	I'm with my friends.	em dee yuhy bang.
Cho em xem menu nha.	Can I see the menu, please?	chaw em sem menu nya.
Ly này bao nhiêu tiền?	How much is this drink?	lee nai bao nyee-oo tee-uhng?
Happy hour tới mấy giờ?	Happy hour until what time?	Happy hour tuhy muhy yuh?
Tối nay có chiếu bóng đá không?	Is the football match on tonight?	toy nai kaw chee-oo bawng da khohng?
Cho em hai chai bia.	Two bottles of beer, please.	chaw em hai chai bee-uh.
Không đá nha.	No ice, please.	khohng da nya.
Cho em thêm một chai bia nữa.	One more beer, please.	chaw em tem mohk chai bee-uh new-uh.
Thôi, cảm ơn. Em không uống nữa.	No, thank you. I'm done drinking.	toy, kam uhng. em khohng oo-uhng new-uh.
Tính tiền giùm em.	The bill, please.	tin tee-uhng yoom em.
Cho em xem hóa đơn chi tiết.	Can I see the itemized bill?	chaw em sem wa duhng chee tee-uhk.
Em đặt Grab về nhà.	I'll book a Grab home.	em dak Grab yay nya.

Sources

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