
Pasteur Street Brewing Le Thanh Ton
Pasteur Street Brewing Le Thanh Ton is the Saigon-based brewery's taproom on Le Thanh Ton serving the brewery's Vietnamese-ingredient lineup including the Jasmine IPA and Cyclo Imperial Chocolate Stout. The format runs as the polished craft beer destination in District 1, with the full Pasteur Street range and a kitchen handling Vietnamese fusion. The space holds about 100 across the main taproom and a small outdoor patio.
Where to stay near Pasteur Street Brewing Le Thanh Ton
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
The flagship Pasteur Street Brewing taproom with the brewery's full lineup and Vietnamese fusion food. Quieter and more refined than the Bui Vien chaos.
Polished craft brewery taproom, food-focused, and refined. The District 1 craft beer destination.
Background indie, jazz, and lounge. No DJ.
Casual to smart casual.
Craft beer enthusiasts, food-focused visitors, anyone wanting Saigon's flagship Vietnamese craft brewery
Cards (all major) and cash
Price Range
Craft beer 90,000-160,000 VND per pint, food 200,000-400,000 VND
Beer ~$3.60-6.40/€3.30-5.90, food ~$8-16/€7.40-14.70
Hours
Daily 11:00-00:00
Insider Tip
The Jasmine IPA and Cyclo Imperial Chocolate Stout are the brewery's flagships. The flight format covers the range. Cards for tabs.
Full Review
Pasteur Street Brewing at 26A Le Thanh Ton sits in Ben Thanh Ward, a short Grab ride from Pham Ngu Lao. The format runs as the brewery's flagship Saigon taproom with the full lineup on tap and the kitchen handling Vietnamese fusion food.
The craft beer selection is the brewery's full Saigon-brewed lineup: Jasmine IPA (the flagship), Cyclo Imperial Chocolate Stout, Spice Island Saison, Passion Fruit Wheat, and seasonal one-offs. The flight format (four 4-oz pours) covers the range; the bartenders explain style profiles and Vietnamese ingredient inspirations.
The food menu handles Vietnamese fusion. Banh mi variations, Vietnamese-influenced burgers, salads, and shared plates round out the offering. The kitchen runs at the upper District 1 craft beer tier; the food matches the beer quality.
The drink prices sit at the upper Pham Ngu Lao area tier. Beer at 90,000-160,000 VND per pint; food at 200,000-400,000 VND. The pricing matches the craft beer focus and the kitchen quality.
The crowd is mostly craft beer enthusiasts, longer-stay expats, and tourists specifically seeking Vietnamese craft beer. The format runs as the destination Vietnamese craft brewery taproom; visitors who want to understand Vietnamese craft beer's development come here.
Compared with Heart of Darkness (similar Vietnamese craft brewery, also nearby) and the standard Pham Ngu Lao bars, Pasteur Street is the flagship Vietnamese craft beer experience. For visitors specifically seeking Vietnam's most respected craft brewery in Saigon, this is the consensus choice.
The Neighborhood
Pasteur Street Brewing sits at 26A Le Thanh Ton in Ben Thanh Ward, a short ride from Pham Ngu Lao.
Getting There
Grab to 26A Le Thanh Ton, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Address
26A Le Thanh Ton, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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