Section 30
Section 30 is a live music venue on An Thuong 26 with bands playing several nights a week, mixing rock, blues, and Vietnamese covers. The format runs as the secondary An Thuong live music room (Simple Man Pub being the primary), with cocktails and a consistent music schedule. The space holds about 70 across the main bar room and a small outdoor section. Drink prices sit at the An Thuong mid-tier.
Where to stay near Section 30
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A live music venue with several music nights per week. The bands are the focus; conversation works between sets.
Music-focused, casual, and consistent. The An Thuong secondary live music room.
Live rock, blues, and Vietnamese covers. Background curated playlists between sets.
Casual to smart casual.
Live music fans, longer-stay expats wanting consistent music programming
Cards and cash
Price Range
Beer 50,000-120,000 VND, cocktails 130,000-220,000 VND
Beer ~$2-4.80/€1.80-4.40, cocktails ~$5.20-8.80/€4.80-8.10
Hours
Daily 18:00-01:00, live music several nights from 21:00
Insider Tip
Check the calendar for the music schedule; programming varies by night. The bands run rock, blues, and Vietnamese covers. Cash for tips; cards for tabs.
Full Review
Section 30 sits on An Thuong 26, further inland from the dense An Thuong 4 cluster. The interior runs as a music venue: stage at one end, bar along one wall, tables filling the floor. The small outdoor section adds seating in dry weather.
The live music programming runs several nights a week, with the calendar mixing rock, blues, and Vietnamese covers. The musicianship is competent; the format runs as background entertainment that becomes the focus during sets. The schedule varies by week; checking social media before going saves disappointment.
The cocktail program runs at the An Thuong mid-tier. Cocktails at 130,000-220,000 VND; beer at 50,000-120,000 VND. The bar handles classic technique competently.
The crowd is mostly longer-stay expats and Vietnamese music fans. The format pulls a quieter and more dedicated crowd than the An Thuong 4 cluster; the music focus filters out the casual drinkers.
Compared with Simple Man Pub (primary An Thuong live music), Section 30 has a slightly more curated cocktail program but less consistent music programming. For visitors wanting An Thuong live music with cocktails, the choice between the two depends on the specific night's lineup.
The Neighborhood
Section 30 sits on An Thuong 26, inland from the dense An Thuong 4 cluster.
Getting There
Walk in from An Thuong or Grab to An Thuong 26.
Address
An Thuong 26, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang
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