Bobby Brewers
Bobby Brewers at 45 Bui Vien started as a coffee shop chain and evolved into a bar and casual restaurant that works well at any hour. Free WiFi, a small cinema room in some branches, and a menu that covers Western and Vietnamese food make it a reliable stop for travelers who want more than just a drink. The drinks menu is straightforward: beer, cocktails, and soft drinks at reasonable prices. Not the wildest spot on the strip, but one of the most comfortable.
What to Expect
A ground-floor bar with outdoor seating on Bui Vien, indoor tables, and a friendly atmosphere that's a notch calmer than the clubs further down the street. Staff speak decent English.
Relaxed and functional. Comfortable without being boring. A useful staging ground before heading deeper into Bui Vien.
Background playlist. No DJ or live music.
None.
Groups with mixed priorities, travelers who want food and drinks in one stop, people needing WiFi on Bui Vien.
Cash and cards accepted.
Price Range
Beer from 40,000 VND. Cocktails from 80,000 VND. Food from 49,000 VND.
Beer: from ~€1.50. Cocktails: from ~€3.
Hours
Open from mid-morning through late night, approximately 8 AM to 2 AM.
Insider Tip
Better for groups that include non-drinkers or people who want food alongside their drinks. The mini cinema room is a quirky touch that works. WiFi is genuinely fast.
Full Review
Bobby Brewers at 45 Bui Vien started as a coffee chain and evolved into a bar-restaurant that works at any hour of the day. The space is comfortable, with indoor seating, outdoor tables on the strip, free WiFi, and a small cinema room that adds a quirky touch. The menu covers both Western and Vietnamese food, and the drinks list runs beer, cocktails, and soft drinks at mid-range Bui Vien prices.
The crowd is mixed in a practical sense: groups that include non-drinkers, travelers wanting food alongside their drinks, and people who need WiFi and a seat between excursions. The atmosphere is calmer than the clubs further down the strip, which is either a feature or a compromise depending on your priorities. Staff speak decent English and the service is straightforward.
Bobby Brewers doesn't compete with the party venues on Bui Vien. It competes with the cafes and restaurants for the daytime crowd and offers a staging ground for the nighttime crowd. The mini cinema room is a differentiator that nobody else on the strip offers. The WiFi being genuinely fast matters more than it should in a bar context.
Better for groups with mixed drinking levels. The cinema room is worth checking out. WiFi is reliably fast. The food is adequate for the setting and the prices.
The Neighborhood
At 45 Bui Vien, Bobby Brewers occupies the calmer end of the strip's spectrum, serving as a functional all-day venue in an area better known for its nighttime intensity.
Getting There
On Bui Vien Street in District 1. Walkable from all backpacker-area hotels and hostels.
Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City
Compare hotels near the nightlife districts. Free cancellation on most properties.
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Piu Piu
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Sahara
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Go2 Bar
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