Bia Craft
Bia Craft sits in the Ta Hien area and brings a craft beer perspective to a street better known for 10,000 VND bia hoi. The tap list changes regularly, featuring Vietnamese microbreweries alongside selected imports. Pasteur Street, Heart of Darkness, and local Hanoi labels rotate through the 12-plus taps. The space is narrow but well-fitted, and the staff know the beers well enough to make recommendations without being annoying about it.
What to Expect
A narrower, quieter alternative to the surrounding street bars. Craft beer drinkers will feel at home. The vibe is relaxed and the conversation stays audible.
Calm and deliberately un-rowdy. A deliberate contrast to the chaos directly outside on Ta Hien.
Background playlist only. No DJ or live music.
None.
Craft beer enthusiasts, travelers tired of Bia Hoi, anyone wanting a drink that tastes of something specific.
Cash and cards accepted.
Price Range
Draft craft beer 80,000-130,000 VND per glass. Imported bottles 90,000-150,000 VND.
Draft beer: ~€3-5. Bottles: ~€3.50-5.70.
Hours
Daily approximately 11 AM to midnight.
Insider Tip
Ask what's fresh on tap rather than defaulting to the menu. The seasonal and rotating taps are usually the most interesting pours. Food is available and pairs well with the beers.
Full Review
Bia Craft brings craft beer perspective to a street where 10,000 VND bia hoi is the default. The narrow space is well-fitted with a bar, limited seating, and twelve-plus taps rotating through Vietnamese microbreweries and selected imports. Pasteur Street, Heart of Darkness, and local Hanoi labels cycle through the lineup. The staff know the beers well enough to make recommendations without being insufferable about it.
The crowd is self-selecting: people who want to taste something specific rather than drink whatever's cheapest. The atmosphere is deliberately calm, providing a stark contrast to the sensory chaos directly outside on Ta Hien. Conversations stay audible. The food menu is available and pairs well with the beer selection. The pace is unhurried, which makes it an effective palate cleanser between the louder venues on the street.
In the Ta Hien ecosystem, Bia Craft occupies the quality niche. It doesn't compete on price with bia hoi. It doesn't compete on energy with Funky Buddha or 1900. It competes on the beer itself, offering pours that taste of specific ingredients and deliberate brewing decisions rather than generic refreshment.
Ask what's fresh on tap rather than defaulting to the menu. The seasonal and rotating taps are the most interesting pours. Food is available and pairs well. The narrow space means seating is limited.
The Neighborhood
Ta Hien Street's reputation is built on cheap beer, which makes Bia Craft's craft-focused approach a deliberate counterpoint. It serves the growing Vietnamese craft beer movement from within the country's most famous drinking street.
Getting There
On Ta Hien Street in the Old Quarter, walkable from Hoan Kiem Lake. The narrow frontage is easy to miss; look for the tap handles.
Where to stay in Hanoi
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Other Venues in Ta Hien Street
1900 Le Theatre
Multi-level nightclub and live music venue that's one of Hanoi's most established late-night spots. DJs play house and EDM to packed crowds on weekends, with cover charges around 100,000-150,000 VND.
Bia Hoi Corner
The famous intersection of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen where plastic stools spill onto the street and fresh bia hoi costs 5,000-10,000 VND per glass. Peak hours are 7-11 PM nightly.
Rockstore Bar
Rock-themed bar with live bands on weekends and a playlist heavy on classic rock. Popular with expats and backpackers looking for something louder than the typical beer street scene.
Funky Buddha
Small upstairs bar on Ta Hien with a more relaxed vibe than the street-level beer spots below. Serves cocktails and imported beers at mid-range prices.