Hanoi Rock City

Bars & Nightlife

Hanoi has only recently come to grips with the concept of nightlife past 10 pm, and the result is pockets of activity dotted around the city. Most tourists head for the bustling Bao Khanh Street in the northwest of Hoan Kiem, where late-night hangouts and bars huddle together, which attracts the locals just as much as out-of-towners. There aren’t a huge amount of actual nightclubs in the city, but the handful you do come across are riotous affairs that stay open until the small hours and pump up the volume.

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Bia Hoi Corner

Bia Hoi Corner, located in Hanoi's Old Quarter at the crossroads of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen Streets, is a popular gathering spot where locals, expats, and tourists meet every night for a good time. As evening falls, the streets come alive with hundreds of people sitting on colourful plastic stools with a …

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Binh Minh’s Jazz Club

Live jazz music is organised every night at 21.00, making it a great place where to chill out while sipping a cocktail. The club is located in the heart of the Old Quarter and has both indoor and outdoor seating area. Also serving food if you would feel …

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Hanoi Rock City

Founded in 2010, Hanoi Rock City (HRC) is a independent live music venue, where to listen to original music or simply enjoy a drink in the friendly and dynamic bar. Every weekend events are hosted here while during the week it has more of a quiet vibe. For upcoming events check the website …

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Hero Club Hanoi

Dance the night away at this industrial-style nightclub with party-loving locals and expats to the tunes of deep house to hip-hop and R&B. International DJs are regularly visiting Hero Club Hanoi to keep up the loud and fun party atmosphere. The club is located ten-minute taxi ride from downtown Hanoi. …

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Infinity Club

This is a local favourite in Hanoi´s vibrant clubbing scene where the city’s stylish party-goers head for to have a fun night out. With a spacious dance floor, impressive lighting, affordably-priced alcohol, local Dj spinning hip-hop, house, trance and electro, you cannot just go wrong …

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R & R Tavern

Originally started in 1995 on Lo Su, R & R Tavern is one of the longest serving music bars in Hanoi and is now located Nghi Tam Street. A great place where to catch up with friends in a laid-back and hippie-influenced atmosphere. Every Friday they host live music and Sunday is open mic …

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Sunset Bar

Sunset Bar is the place to head for when it comes to cocktails and its stunning lakeside setting. Sip a cocktail at this cosy outdoor terrace with plush daybeds where you can chill out and admire the amazing sunset with West Lake as a backdrop. This is a beautiful designer spot where to enjoy …

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King Pirates Pub

With a relaxing laid back atmosphere, King Pirates Pub is a charming place where to enjoy reasonably priced cocktails and other beverages, all served by the friendly crew. If you are looking for a fun night out, then come aboard at this themed pub with lots of personality and walk out as a …

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