Vietnam Nightlife
What to Do at Night in Vietnam
The nightlife scene in Vietnam is changing dramatically. Big cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are now full of lively pubs, clubs and bars. The same applies to many tourist destinations such as Halong Bay, Mui Ne and Phan Thiet. The good news is that it's not particularly expensive to go out at night as Vietnam brews some of the cheapest draft beer in the world.
But the nighttime fun doesn't just extend to drinking. You can always catch one of the many beautiful culture shows which present the important and rich facets of Vietnamese culture. Nighttime entertainment choices include the famous Vietnamese Water Puppet Show and traditional dance shows.
Hanoi is not world famous for its nightlife and some visitors find it outright staid but there are some places worth checking out and – as everywhere – it's all out there if you look for it. Read More...
When not cruising Halong Bay, it can be a romantic idea to just enjoy the evening by spending time at any of the waterfront venues. The choice of nightlife in Halong Bay is limited but there are a few interesting places to visit. Read More...
Ho Chi Minh City’s entertainment industry is growing fast, though it’s still not a city for round-the-clock entertainment – most places close soon after midnight. But what’s available is quality fun. Read More...
Nightlife in Hue can hardly be described as scintillating. It's been said that the raciest thing about it is when the police show up and the illegal street vendors disappear like dust into thin air. Read More...
Mui Ne & Phan Thiet Nightlife
Mui Ne and Phan Thiet are small towns, so most visitors know they should not expect anything very sophisticated in the way of nightlife, yet most holidaymakers still find there is enough in the way of entertainment to keep boredom at bay.
The most popular hangouts tend to be the bars run by expats, such as Jibes. Others worth checking out include Beach Break (Tel: +84 [0] 62 384 7032) in Phan Thiet, which has lively music; Mellow, also in Phan Thiet (Tel: +84 [0] 62 374 3086), where new faces and backpackers tend to assemble; Wax (Tel: +84 [0] 62 384 7001) and Sand Dollar (Tel: +84 [0] 62 384-7409) in Phan Thiet which both have great music.
Pogo Bar (Tel: +84 [0] 90 62 947 9346 ) at 138 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Phan Thiet, which has pool tables and is popular with kite-boarders. Pogo donates part of its profits to a charity for Vietnamese children, so a drink here can also give you a warm moral glow.
Even though Hoi An has a reputation as a town that turns its lights off early, there are two factors that make it an attractive nightlife location: Number one, you can walk everywhere here as it's small enough for a night out without the need of wheels and indeed the centre is pedestrian only – this in a country that adores motorbikes. Read More...
Nha Trang has a plethora of bars but pretty much only one place where people go late. As things stand the early evening competition is what makes or breaks bars here so expect unlimited bargains during happy hour, usually from 19:00-22:00. Read More...
Dalat is famous for its rich colonial atmosphere as well as for having many great natural sites. It might, however, be lacking slightly in its nightlife but if visitors really want to enjoy themselves they can definitely find quite a few interesting establishments at the more up-market venues. Among them are Larry's Bar and Le Rabelais Bar, both are located in the Dalat Palace Hotel. Read More...
Night time in Phu Quoc is as relaxed as any other, the whole island is a place to just chill out and enjoy the scenery and after dark is no exception – the hypnotic lights from the quid boats at see are so numerous they look like a galaxy. Nightlife invariably follows this pattern; cocktails at sunset, dinner at a beachside restaurant followed by a few drinks at a beach bar. Read More...
Vung Tau is a lot more commercialized compared to the Con Dao Islands and there's a lot more to do in the mainland town. This is partly because this area was used as a rest & recreation destination for American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Later on when Vung Tau became the centre of the oil business in the country, many Russians came to work in Read More...