Hanoi is a vibrant city with plenty to offer by way of nightlife. Here are some of our top nightlife picks if you really want to experience this bustling city at night!
Beer Street (Ta Hien Street)
Located in the Old Quarter, you’ll find plenty of local beer, beer on tap and even craft beer for your choosing. From loud bars that make you rave to chill places you can simply lounge in, there are tons of places here that’ll suit your fancy. If you don’t like a bar, or there’s no space, just hop on to the next bar! Vietnamese beer is known for being sweet and light, and you can easily have three glasses without feeling that tipsy. You’ll get to experience drinking here the most authentic way possible, with small stools, wooden tables and cheap drinks. Drink to your heart’s content with other travellers!
Hanoi Weekend Night Market
From 7pm every Friday to Sunday, the Hanoi Weekend Night Market goes into full swing. It starts from Hang Dao Street and runs through to Dong Xuan Market - where you can also do some night shopping. The atmosphere is super vibrant and lively as rows of souvenir and food stalls line up to greet you. While you’ll find that the souvenir shops get kind of repetitive after a while, the food stalls will surely make your mouth water with their iconic Hanoian dishes. From La Vong grilled fish to pho and bun cha, you’re all covered even if you come here on an empty stomach! Apart from food and souvenirs, there are also street performers eager to put on some cultural shows or just sing some local tunes.
Hero Club Hanoi
Where are you party people at? Hero is one of Hanoi’s most popular nightclubs among both locals and foreigners alike. Located in the West Lake area, there is no cover charge to enter this industrial-style club, but drinks here are pricier than what you’ll find in Beer Street. It’s a good place to get to later in the night, however, as nightlife in the Old Quarter dies down after midnight. Hero’s regular Ladies Night promises discounts on drinks and helium-filled balloons (that’s right!) for the ladies, so that’s some fun you don’t wanna miss out on. Apart from that, the club is also known for its table service and hookah pipes. There’s truly more than one way to enjoy your night here!
Address: 42M Yên Phụ, Trúc Bạch, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Opening Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 9pm - 3am
Friday & Saturday: 9pm - 4am
1900 Le Theatre
Located in Ta Hien Street, 1900 Le Theatre is a hip young club that’s frequented by many of Hanoi’s youths, with a small handful of foreigners. This burlesque-themed club is housed in a former colonial-era theatre. Entrance is about VND 100,000, though like most other clubs the cover charge is inclusive of a free drink. Over the years the club has no doubt grown in popularity, drawing a crowd of at least 800 almost every night. Many travellers praise its ambience and enthusiastic staff, with the music being equally great for you to dance to as the club plays a lot of EDM. If you’re looking for a quality time, this is it.
Address: 8B Tạ Hiện, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Opening Hours:
Monday: 24 Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30pm - 1am
Friday & Saturday: 8:30pm - 3am
Sunday: 8:30pm - 12am
Binh Minh Jazz Club
Located in Hanoi’s French Quarter, Binh Minh Jazz Club is a live music bar that features some of the best jazz musicians Hanoi has to offer. With an ambience that’s warm, welcoming and cosy, this is ideal for those seeking some place that’s quieter and less raucous than the nightclubs and Beer Street. Sit back, relax and enjoy 2.5 hours of soothing jazz music while sipping on your handcrafted cocktails. These come at a steeper price tag, but it’s worth it for the high quality performances you can enjoy here (and the free entry!). The resident band, Red River Jazz Band, has performed at various international events in countries like Singapore, USA, Germany, France and Netherlands. Expose yourself to different forms of jazz music, such as Latin jazz, the Blues and even Vietnamese songs played in a jazz style!
Address: 1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Opening Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 5pm - 12am
Live performances: 9.30pm - 11pm
Top of Hanoi Kitchen and Bar
If you’re gonna visit a rooftop bar, might as well make it the highest one! Perched on the 65th floor of the Lotte Hotel Hanoi, Top of Hanoi is the highest rooftop bar in town, offering you panoramic views of the city skyline that are just to die for. It’s a relaxing way to spend your evening - sipping cocktails while watching the sunset and the city lighting up for the night. It’s also a restaurant that serves both Western and Asian delights, so you can get some delicious food to fill your stomach as you drink. Just take note that the dress code for Top of Hanoi is smart casual, so you’ll want to break out your best outfits before you head up!
Address: 54 Liễu Giai, Ngọc Khánh, Ba Đình, Hà Nội
Opening Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 6pm - 12am
Xofa Café & Bistro
What better way to experience nightlife in its entirety by checking out one of Hanoi’s 24-hour cafes, and Xofa Cafe & Bistro is one such establishment! Situated in the Old Quarter, the bistro’s central location makes it easy to locate while you’re on the move. It has a very chill and laid back energy to it, and is where you can go to escape the rowdy crowds. It’s food and drink selection is vast - choose from Western, Asian and local treats - and there’s something for every meal. If time permits, sit here throughout your night and maybe chat up a new friend or two, because it’s the 24-hour places that seem to attract the most interesting people!
Address: 14 Tống Duy Tân, Hàng Bông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Quang Ba Flower Market
Flowers are huge in Vietnam - locals decorate their homes with fresh flowers to spruce up their houses and give them more life, so it’s no surprise that there is a huge flower market in the city as well. Interestingly, the market is most lively between 2am - 4am, and here you can see locals getting their flowers at wholesale prices. More than anything, Quang Ba Flower Market is where you should go if you want to see life through the eyes of a local, as this is definitely not a place where you can buy any mementos or souvenirs for your friends back home. Instead, head here for a unique travelling experience. Who knew shopping for flowers in the dead of the night could be a thing?
Address: 236 Âu Cơ, Quảng An, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội 100000
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Lang Toi (My Village) Show
Discover village life in Northern Vietnam through this cultural show put on in the Hanoi Opera House, or Hanoi Vietnam Tuong Theater. Through the performers’ unique storytelling, you’ll get a glimpse of daily village activities: fishing, farming, gathering and more. You can also expect musical pieces performed with more than 20 Vietnamese traditional instruments. This entertaining show will no doubt reveal more to you about local culture and customs all through an engaging medium. This high-energy show is a must-catch for you to broaden your horizons! Tickets start at VND 700, 000 and nightly shows start at 6pm.
Hoan Kiem Lake
If you’d much rather wind down for the day, take a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake. After sunset, the structures and buildings light up, casting colourful reflections on the still surface of the lake. Even at night you’ll find locals catching the night time breeze, couples strolling, and folks of all ages exercising - that’s right, even at night! Stroll around for a bit, or take a seat on the benches to take in the bustling nightlife before you end your night proper.
