Memory Lounge

Memory Lounge sits at 7 Bach Dang near the northern end of the strip, with the outdoor seating spilling directly onto the sidewalk facing the Han River. The interior is small with a curving bar and a few high-tops; most patrons sit outside on the sidewalk facing the river view.

The outdoor format is the venue's primary draw. The sidewalk seating gives direct river views without the elevation of the rooftops; the format catches the evening breeze and the passing pedestrian traffic. The setup is more European-cafe than Vietnamese-style; the format encourages slow drinks rather than quick rounds.

The cocktail program runs at the mid-tier Bach Dang level. Cocktails at 150,000-250,000 VND; wine by the glass at 130,000-220,000 VND; beer at 60,000-120,000 VND. The pricing is between the rooftops and the budget pubs; the cocktail execution is competent.

The food menu handles light bites rather than full meals. Cheese plates, small bites, and a few hot dishes round out the offering. The format is drinks-first; the food works as accompaniment.

The crowd is mostly couples and small dinner-and-drinks groups. The format pulls a quieter and more conversational crowd than the rooftops; the volume sits at conversational level throughout.

Compared with the rooftops (premium, elevated views) and Golden Pine (mid-tier pub with DJ), Memory Lounge is the quieter ground-level lounge option. For visitors wanting Bach Dang street-level drinks with river views and a calm atmosphere, this is the choice.