Polite Pub
Polite Pub is a rooftop bar in the Old Quarter that draws a crowd with cheap drinks, live music, and views over the tangle of streets below. The rooftop fills nightly with backpackers and young travelers who've discovered that the view of Hanoi at night is best appreciated from above. Live music, usually acoustic covers, adds energy. Drinks are cheap but not bia hoi cheap.
What to Expect
A rooftop bar with Old Quarter views and live music. Budget-friendly and social.
Rooftop social with Old Quarter views.
Live acoustic covers and Vietnamese pop
Casual.
Budget travelers seeking rooftop views.
Cash (VND) and some cards
Price Range
Beer 30,000-50,000 VND, cocktails 60,000-100,000 VND
≈ €1–4 / $1–4
Hours
Daily from 4 PM to midnight
Insider Tip
The rooftop fills early. Come by 5 PM for a table. The live music varies in quality.
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