King Pirates Pub
King Pirates Pub is a pirate-themed bar at 16 Hang Buom, one block off Ta Hien, serving cocktails and local beer in a cluttered kitsch interior. The format runs as the quieter alternative to the Ta Hien chaos, with the foot traffic from the beer street still bringing customers but the venue running at a more controlled energy. The space holds about 50 across the main bar room and a small outdoor extension.
Where to stay near King Pirates Pub
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A pirate-themed bar with committed kitsch decor. Quieter than Ta Hien proper; the foot traffic still brings customers.
Pirate-themed, kitsch, and quieter. The Ta Hien adjacent theme bar.
Background pirate-themed playlists (sea shanties, classic rock with naval theme).
Casual. Pirate accessories appreciated.
Theme-bar enthusiasts, quieter Ta Hien alternative seekers
Cards and cash
Price Range
Beer 40,000-90,000 VND, cocktails 130,000-220,000 VND
Beer ~$1.60-3.60/€1.50-3.30, cocktails ~$5.20-8.80/€4.80-8.10
Hours
Daily 17:00-01:00
Insider Tip
The pirate theme is enthusiastically committed; the decor extends to the bartenders' costumes. The format is quieter than Ta Hien proper.
Full Review
King Pirates Pub sits at 16 Hang Buom one block from Ta Hien. The pirate theme is committed: pirate flags, treasure chest decorations, wooden barrel tables, and bartender costumes. The format reads as enthusiastic kitsch rather than ironic; the venue genuinely commits to the theme.
The drink prices sit at the mid-Old Quarter tier. Beer at 40,000-90,000 VND; cocktails at 130,000-220,000 VND. The pricing is slightly higher than the Ta Hien sidewalk bars but lower than the cocktail specialists.
The cocktails lean into the pirate theme. Rum-based drinks dominate; the menu includes pirate-named originals; the format works for visitors who want the theme to extend to the drink list.
The crowd is mostly tourists drawn by the theme, plus the foot traffic spillover from Ta Hien. The format is markedly quieter than the Ta Hien sidewalk; the volume sits at conversational level.
Compared with the Ta Hien standard bars (chaotic, beer-focused) and the cocktail specialists (refined), King Pirates is the theme bar alternative. For visitors wanting a Ta Hien-adjacent venue with a distinctive theme, this is the choice.
The Neighborhood
King Pirates Pub sits at 16 Hang Buom one block from Ta Hien.
Getting There
Walk in from Ta Hien or Grab to 16 Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
Address
16 Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
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