The Republic
The Republic is a compact street-level bar at the Bia Hoi Corner end of Ta Hien, with cheap bia hoi, basic cocktails, and plastic stools spilling onto the pavement. The format runs as the heavy backpacker turnover venue; the format is unmistakable Ta Hien street drinking. The space holds about 40 across the bar counter and the sidewalk extension.
Where to stay near The Republic
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A street-level bar with bia hoi, plastic stools, and heavy backpacker turnover. The Ta Hien default format.
Plastic-stool sidewalk, backpacker, and chaotic. The Ta Hien default.
Background pop and Vietnamese hits.
Casual. Anything goes.
Backpackers, budget drinkers, anyone wanting the cheapest Ta Hien evening
Cash only
Price Range
Bia hoi 15,000-25,000 VND, beer 30,000-70,000 VND, cocktails 80,000-150,000 VND
Bia hoi ~$0.60-1/€0.55-0.90, beer ~$1.20-2.80/€1.10-2.60, cocktails ~$3.20-6/€3-5.50
Hours
Daily 16:00-01:00
Insider Tip
Bia hoi at 15,000-25,000 VND is the cheapest drinking on Ta Hien. The plastic stools and the sidewalk format are part of the experience. Cash only.
Full Review
The Republic sits at the Bia Hoi Corner end of Ta Hien, with the open frontage spilling onto the pavement. The format is the standard Ta Hien sidewalk bar: plastic stools at low tables, cheap beer flowing, constant turnover, and the chaos that defines the street.
The bia hoi at 15,000-25,000 VND per glass is the cheapest drinking option on Ta Hien. The format brews fresh daily and runs out by closing; arriving early ensures availability. Beyond bia hoi, standard local beer (Hanoi Beer, Halida) runs slightly more; cocktails are basic but cheap.
The crowd is overwhelmingly backpackers and budget travelers. The turnover is heavy; groups stay for a beer or two before moving on; the same stools see dozens of patrons through an evening.
The atmosphere is the experience. The Ta Hien chaos, the plastic stools, the cheap beer, and the constant flow of people define why visitors come to the street. The Republic delivers this format competently.
Compared with Beer Cap (multi-floor) and Hanoi Rocks (rock-themed), The Republic is the most standard Ta Hien sidewalk bar. For visitors wanting the most authentic Ta Hien street drinking experience at the cheapest prices, this is the consensus choice.
The Neighborhood
The Republic sits at the Bia Hoi Corner end of Ta Hien.
Getting There
Walk in from anywhere in the Old Quarter to Ta Hien.
Address
Ta Hien, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
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