The Mad Den Irish Bar

The Mad Den sits on An Thuong 4 with the entrance opening into a proper Irish pub interior: dark wood throughout, brass railings, Irish memorabilia on the walls, and a long bar running the length of one side. The covered patio adds 20-30 outdoor seats during dry weather. The format runs as an authentic Irish pub rather than a themed tourist venue.

The Guinness on tap is the bar's identifying feature. Properly poured by trained staff; the two-stage Guinness method handled correctly. The wider beer list extends into Vietnamese craft (Pasteur Street, Heart of Darkness, 7 Bridges), imports (Heineken, Corona, Asahi), and a basic spirits selection.

The community programming is the venue's primary identity. Trivia nights run Tuesday and Thursday from 19:00; football match screenings cover Premier League, Champions League, and major tournaments; the digital nomad meetups happen here. The format anchors the An Thuong expat scene.

The drink prices sit at the An Thuong mid-tier. Beer at 50,000-120,000 VND (including Guinness at 130,000-180,000); cocktails at 130,000-220,000 VND. The pricing is reasonable for an Irish pub with imported beer; the value matches the format.

The kitchen handles Irish standards: Guinness pies, fish and chips, full Irish breakfasts, bangers and mash, and a few Vietnamese dishes. The pies and the breakfast are the consistent favorites.

The crowd is overwhelmingly expat. British, Irish, Australian, German, and Scandinavian regulars dominate; the bar's social rhythm runs through repeat visitors. Tourists pass through but the energy is built around the longer-stay residents.

Compared with Funky Donkey (more backpacker-loud) and the surrounding An Thuong bars, The Mad Den is the most community-anchored. For longer-stay visitors wanting to plug into the An Thuong expat scene, this is the consensus starting point.