Bars Worldwide

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.

Ta Hien Street · 204 reviews

Open-air bar with cheap drinks, affordable cover, and a Friday reggae night that draws a young mixed crowd of locals and backpackers. The terrace overlooks the colonial rooftops of the historic center.

Pelourinho · 78 reviews

Casual open-air bar and grill popular with locals and expats alike. Grilled meats, cold Flag beer, and a social atmosphere that peaks on Friday evenings. Budget-friendly with beers at XOF 1,000.

Zone 4 · 4 reviews

Popular open-air maquis serving cold beer, grilled fish, and braised chicken in a lively atmosphere. Live music on weekends. A Ivorian classic that stays packed until late.

Zone 4 · 3 reviews

One of the original hostess bars on Street 104 and still among the largest, with a high staff count and an established regulars crowd. Open evenings through late night.

Street 104 · 2 reviews

Small neighborhood bar popular with Cubans and tourists for cheap mojitos and occasional live son trios. Cash only.

Centro Habana · 2 reviews

Plaza España bar and restaurant serving the namesake Dominican rum, herb, and honey drink alongside live music most evenings. Touristy but reliable for a first taste of mamajuana.

Zona Colonial · 2 reviews

Sports bar and restaurant on the main road near Grand Anse Beach. Big screens, pub food, pool tables, and a mixed crowd of locals, students, and tourists. Beer EC$8-12, wings and burgers EC$20-35.

Carenage and Grand Anse · 2 reviews

No-frills neighborhood bar with cold beer, a pool table, and a laid-back atmosphere. One of the cheaper drinking options in An Thuong and a reliable spot for casual evenings.

An Thuong · 2 reviews

Australian-style pub on De Tham Street serving cold beers and pub food. More laid-back than the Bui Vien strip, with sports on TV and a mixed expat-tourist crowd.

Pham Ngu Lao · 2 reviews

Open-air bar in the zona rosa section of Barrio Antioquia. Basic setup with loud reggaeton, cheap beer, and a purely local crowd. Cash only.

Barrio Antioquia · 1 reviews

Art-filled bar on Tandapata street with live acoustic music several nights a week. Craft cocktails and a mellow crowd. No cover.

San Blas · 1 reviews

Sixth-floor pool bar at Vinpearl Beachfront Nha Trang with an edgeless pool overlooking the bay. Standard cocktail menu, daytime swimming access for resort guests, sunset cocktails as the main draw.

Vinpearl Island · 48247 reviews

Themed bar street inside Vinpearl Harbour designed to recreate the feel of Saigon's backpacker zone. Cluster of small open-fronted bars, street-food kiosks, and a controlled-environment recreation of mainland street nightlife. Operates 7 PM to midnight.

Vinpearl Island · 48247 reviews

Beachfront bar at Vinpearl Discovery resorts with daybeds on the sand, a casual menu of cocktails and snacks, and a swimming pool above the beach. Open until around 10 PM most nights.

Vinpearl Island · 48247 reviews

Foreigner-friendly bar on the edge of Golden Gai with a relaxed owner who speaks English. Whisky selection and casual conversation. No cover charge.

Kabukicho · 2977 reviews

Open-air garden cafe-bar with low lighting, plastic chairs, and a draft Huda menu. Popular with young Vietnamese couples and small groups. Quiet, conversation-focused.

Ben Ngu · 2639 reviews

Craft beer pub serving locally brewed beers in flights and pints. Quieter atmosphere than the main strip, with food and outdoor seating.

DMZ Bar Street · 1422 reviews

Trendy Equipetrol bar with exposed brick walls, creative cocktails, and a DJ booth that shifts from lounge music to danceable beats as the night progresses. Popular with young professionals for pre-club drinks.

Equipetrol · 1282 reviews

The franchise outpost on the strip offers a more predictable experience than the independent bars. Rock music, branded cocktails, and air conditioning. Useful when you want a break from the chaos outside.

Hersonissos · 1268 reviews

Casual bar and restaurant a short walk from the square, popular with English-speaking expats since the mid-1990s. Known for pub-style food, draft Czech lagers, and a relaxed late-night atmosphere.

Wenceslas Square · 1080 reviews

Outdoor cafe-bar with tropical garden seating, draft beer, and Vietnamese coffee. Popular with young Vietnamese couples and small groups. Quiet atmosphere.

An Cuu · 774 reviews

Central meeting point on the main strip where expats, locals, and travelers watch live sports and drink cocktails. Recently upgraded sound system and outdoor seating make it a popular warm-up spot before hitting the clubs.

Calle Pastor Diaz · 655 reviews

A working microbrewery with a 40-seat taproom in a converted basement. Twelve taps rotate through their own IPAs and imperial stouts alongside guest pours from Hungarian producers.

District IX · 526 reviews

Tiny hilltop bar on Cerro Concepcion with a handful of tables and a terrace overlooking the harbor. Strong pisco sours and an intimate atmosphere. Cash only.

Cerro Alegre-Concepcion · 210 reviews

Long-running expat bar tucked down an alley off Pham Ngu Lao. Pool tables, darts, and reasonably priced drinks make it a steady gathering spot for backpackers.

Pham Ngu Lao · 187 reviews

Irish pub run by long-term expats with Guinness on tap, live football screenings, and weekly trivia nights. Considered the anchor of the An Thuong expat community.

An Thuong · 151 reviews

Family-run Barra institution serving Bahian comfort food, draft beer, and a parade of regulars who have been coming for decades. The kitchen runs late and the sidewalk tables stay busy on weekend nights.

Barra · 91 reviews

Hole-in-the-wall counter bar along the Tobita Shinchi perimeter. The bartender pours generously and the crowd skews older and local.

Tobita Shinchi · 42 reviews

Restaurant-bar hybrid on the Granada strip serving cocktails alongside an international food menu. Sidewalk seating, weekend DJ sets, and a mixed crowd of professionals and visitors.

Granada · 15 reviews

Lobby bar at the InterContinental Doha with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bay. Live piano on select evenings. Classic hotel bar atmosphere.

West Bay · 23729 reviews

Vietnamese grill restaurant with full bar, draft beer, and a busy evening dinner crowd. Functions as a casual drinking spot after the main meal service ends.

An Cuu · 5399 reviews

Casual open-front bar along The Walk @ Kata with cheap cocktails (from around 99 THB), friendly staff, and a small dance area later in the night. Popular with younger budget travelers.

Kata Beach · 5197 reviews

Casual beachfront option closer to the central section of My Khe with sun loungers, sunset drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. More budget-friendly than the larger venues, popular with backpackers.

My Khe Beach · 3167 reviews

Small reggae-themed bar in the Bangla Plaza area with a relaxed crowd, art-decorated interior, and a casual late-evening vibe. Cheap drinks.

Karon · 2999 reviews

Brewery and bar on Rua Almirante Lamego with one of the best views of the Hercílio Luz Bridge in the city. Wide tap selection, casual food menu, and a younger weekend crowd. Sunset is the peak window.

Centro · 2499 reviews

Multi-purpose beach club with pool, restaurant, and bar service operating from 7 AM to 2 AM. Daytime visitors use the pool and loungers; the bar gets busier after sunset.

My Khe Beach · 2178 reviews

Rum-focused bar with an extensive Caribbean and Colombian selection. Colonial building interior with knowledgeable bartenders and a pace slower than the nearby clubs.

Getsemani · 1962 reviews

Vietnamese craft brewery taproom with a rotating lineup of in-house beers, pizzas, and a covered outdoor seating area. A common stop on the An Thuong craft beer circuit.

An Thuong · 1332 reviews

Strip of bars and restaurants on the New Danube island. Outdoor drinking in summer with a party atmosphere on weekends. Easy tram access, beer EUR 4-5.

Prater / Leopoldstadt · 1231 reviews

Cafe-bar with riverside seating and a mixed Vietnamese and foreign clientele. Coffee by day, beer and cocktails by evening. Local Vietnamese music acts most weekends.

Ben Ngu · 1029 reviews

Bare-brick wine bar behind the Corvin mall that specializes in affordable Hungarian wines, particularly Balaton-region bottles. Frequented by local musicians and artists rather than tourists.

District VIII · 806 reviews

Open square in front of the eastern Old City gate, with food vendors, buskers, street performers, fire-show dancers, and informal beer drinking on weekend evenings. Hub of the Sunday Walking Street and most Old City evening foot traffic.

Old City · 650 reviews

Laid-back bar perched on the banks of the Nam Khan river with cushion seating and sunset views. The most popular traveler hangout in Luang Prabang.

Sisavangvong Road · 468 reviews

Long-running Victory Hill hostess bar with an established reputation and a small, loyal clientele. Operates on the standard hostess model with lady drinks and bar fines, at prices in line with the rest of the strip.

Victory Hill · 256 reviews

Brewery bar with 21 beer taps and a panoramic view over Beira-Mar Norte. Casual food menu of burgers and snacks, with a mixed crowd of after-work professionals and weekend bar-hoppers.

Centro · 240 reviews

Beer hall in Lagoa da Conceição with a wide selection of craft beers, casual food menu, and a laid-back drinking crowd. Sister to the original Liffey Irish pub in Centro; the Lagoa branch leans more residential and casual.

Lagoa da Conceição · 169 reviews

Strip-side bar that functions as a pre-club warm-up spot. Cheap drinks, outdoor seating facing the main strip, and music loud enough to set the mood without requiring earplugs. A reliable starting point.

Hersonissos · 168 reviews

Craft beer bar in the Centro area offering Paraguayan microbrews alongside imported options. A newer addition that draws a younger crowd looking for something beyond mass-market Pilsen.

Centro - Lido · 108 reviews

Casual beachfront bar at the Royal Palms resort. Tiki torches, sand floors, and sunset views. The Friday evening crowd turns it into an impromptu party. Cocktails $10-16 KYD.

Seven Mile Beach · 93 reviews

Craft beer bar inside IT Park with rotating local and imported taps. Pub food, sports screens, and a slightly older crowd than the dance-oriented venues.

IT Park · 93 reviews

Polynesian-themed cocktail bar on the Barra strip with tropical drinks, a small dance floor, and a rotating roster of DJs on weekend nights. The crowd is younger and more tourist-heavy than the surrounding botecos.

Barra · 91 reviews

Classic Victory Hill girly bar with hostess service, pool table, and a small, regular crowd of expats. Tighter atmosphere than the Serendipity venues, with bar fines and lady drinks at standard local rates.

Victory Hill · 68 reviews

Lagoa cocktail bar known for creative drinks, live music sets, and lagoon views from the terrace. Popular with the mid-week crowd and a younger international audience during summer.

Lagoa da Conceição · 51 reviews

Bookshop-bar hybrid on a quiet street, serving craft cocktails and local wines in a literary atmosphere. Popular pre-game spot.

Ciudad Vieja · 9901 reviews

New Orleans-themed restaurant and bar on Avenida 9 Norte, decorated like the French Quarter at Mardi Gras. Live jazz and blues on weekends, full Cajun-leaning food menu, and a long cocktail list. Popular with both expats and Caleños.

Granada · 6350 reviews

Speakeasy-style bar with craft cocktails and low lighting. The name translates to 'the bar that doesn't exist.' Good starting point before heading to clubs.

Bratislavska · 5851 reviews

Stylish beachfront venue with cocktail towers, DJ sets at sunset, and a slightly upscale international crowd. Open 8 AM to 1 AM daily with the strongest energy on weekend evenings.

My Khe Beach · 4690 reviews

The oldest bar on Liszt Ferenc Square, popular with locals and expats alike. A reliable spot for evening drinks before moving on to the district's larger clubs.

District VI · 2616 reviews

Iconic Pelourinho bar specializing in cachaça infusions, operating since 1989. The signature drink (cravinho) combines cachaça with cloves, honey, and lemon. Four connected spaces give it room to breathe even on busy nights.

Pelourinho · 2584 reviews