Bia Hoi Corner
Bia Hoi Corner is less a bar and more a phenomenon. At the intersection of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen streets, dozens of tiny stalls serve bia hoi (fresh draft beer brewed daily) for as little as 5,000 VND ($0.20). You sit on tiny plastic stools at tiny tables on the sidewalk, surrounded by hundreds of locals and tourists doing exactly the same thing. The beer is light (3-4% ABV), refreshing, and brewed without preservatives, which means it needs to be consumed the day it's made. The scene is one of the most iconic drinking experiences in Southeast Asia.
What to Expect
The world's cheapest beer on tiny plastic stools. The scene is chaotic, social, and quintessentially Vietnamese. You'll share space with everyone from backpackers to local office workers.
Chaotic, social, and iconic. The world's greatest beer corner.
Street noise, conversation, and the sound of a city drinking.
Casual. You're sitting on a 10-inch stool.
Everyone visiting Hanoi. This is a mandatory experience.
Cash only (VND)
Price Range
Bia hoi 5,000-10,000 VND ($0.20-0.40), snacks 20,000-50,000 VND
≈ €0.19–46,500
Hours
Daily from late morning to midnight, peak 5-10 PM
Insider Tip
Sit low, drink fast (the beer goes flat quickly), and embrace the chaos. The intersection gets packed from 6 PM. Pair with grilled meats from the nearby vendors.
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.
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.
Bia Craft
Craft beer bar serving Vietnamese-brewed IPAs, stouts, and seasonal ales. Pints run 60,000-90,000 VND, a step up from street beer but with air conditioning and actual seats.