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A local institution with a bipolar personality, this beer garden/disco is a favorite haunt of expats, louche travelers, and twentysomething Vietnamese,...more
see the Ho Chi Minh City guideThe heroes of the revolution—at least judging by the murals adorning this converted two-story shophouse—include Che, Lennon (John, not Vladimir), and...more
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A Hue institution since the early '90s, this corner pub recently moved several hundred yards east on riverside Le Loi Street. The central pool table and a...more
see the Central Vietnam guideAn everyday hangout for twenty-something expats and Vietnamese alike, this friendly two-floor bar has Hanoi's most ambitious drink list (247 cocktails, and...more
see the Hanoi guideOn Biet Thu's backpacker strip, this laid-back establishment stands out for its loungelike vibe, which appeals to expats, young travelers, and hip Vietnamese...more
see the Central Vietnam guideThis rollicking bar brings a taste of the countryside to the masses. Though it's thoroughly Vietnamese, some expats and in-the-know travelers easily join in the...more
see the Hanoi guideLocals as well as homesick expats love this little slice of Clubland at the outer limits of District 1. The owner, a former computer-graphics artist, has...more
see the Ho Chi Minh City guideThere's nothing particularly loungelike about this small Old Quarter space. The look is college-dorm bohemian (well-used sofas and stools, pith helmets and...more
see the Hanoi guideIf you crave incongruous cross-cultural experiences—say, a Vietnamese jazz sextet knocking out a slightly stilted cover of "The Girl From...more
see the Hanoi guideThe diva of Saigon's demimonde, Q Bar's unbeatable Lam Son Square location and red-eye hours make it a crossroads for sharply dressed night crawlers of all...more
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