The Shack
The Shack is a no-frills neighborhood bar on An Thuong 4 with cold beer, a pool table, and a laid-back atmosphere. The format runs as one of the cheaper drinking options in An Thuong, with the format closer to a true neighborhood bar than the more tourist-oriented venues nearby. The space holds about 40 across the bar counter and a few interior tables. Drink prices sit at the lower An Thuong tier.
Where to stay near The Shack
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A casual neighborhood bar with cheap beer, a pool table, and a regular crowd. The format is unpretentious and budget-friendly.
Neighborhood, casual, and unpretentious. The An Thuong budget option.
Background classic rock and pop. No DJ.
Casual. Shorts and T-shirts normal.
Budget drinkers, longer-stay regulars, anyone wanting the cheapest An Thuong evening
Cash strongly preferred
Price Range
Beer 25,000-60,000 VND, cocktails 100,000-150,000 VND
Beer ~$1-2.40/€0.90-2.20, cocktails ~$4-6/€3.70-5.50
Hours
Daily 16:00-01:00
Insider Tip
The pool table is first-come. The format is unpretentious; the regulars know each other. Cash strongly preferred.
Full Review
The Shack sits on An Thuong 4 in the dense bar cluster, with the smaller frontage and simpler signage distinguishing it from the more tourist-oriented neighbors. The interior is small and casual: a bar counter along one wall, a pool table in the back, and a few tables scattered between.
The drink prices are the cheapest in An Thuong. Beer at 25,000-60,000 VND; basic cocktails at 100,000-150,000 VND. The pricing works for budget-conscious visitors and the longer-stay regulars who treat The Shack as their daily habit.
The pool table is the venue's secondary feature beyond the cheap drinks. First-come format; pay by the hour. The format encourages staying for multiple rounds and games.
The crowd skews longer-stay expat regulars. The format excludes the tourist energy of the surrounding An Thuong 4 venues; The Shack pulls visitors who specifically want a neighborhood-bar experience rather than a tourist bar.
Compared with Funky Donkey (loud, backpacker), Minsk Bar (mixed, game-friendly), and Heaven Bar (party-leaning), The Shack is the smallest and most unassuming. For visitors wanting the most casual An Thuong 4 experience at the lowest prices, this is the choice.
The Neighborhood
The Shack sits on An Thuong 4 in the cluster with Funky Donkey, The Mad Den, Minsk Bar, and Heaven Bar.
Getting There
Walk in from anywhere in An Thuong or Grab to An Thuong 4.
Address
An Thuong 4, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang
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Funky Donkey
Long-running backpacker and expat favorite with an open front, communal seating, and a reliable rotation of travelers and residents. Live music on weekends and standard beer prices.
The Mad Den Irish Bar
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Minsk Bar
Casual neighborhood bar popular with both expats and locals. Pool tables, foosball, cold beer at reasonable prices, and a low-key atmosphere that fills up gradually through the evening.
Simple Man Pub
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Heaven Bar
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Blend Social Club
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