Hanoi

Hanoi (Vietnamese: Hà Nội), the capital of Vietnam and its second-largest city, is a fascinating blend of East and West, with Chinese influence from centuries of dominance, and French je ne sais quoi from its colonial past. It was largely unspoiled by the modern architecture of the 1970s and 80s, and is now undergoing a rapid transformation that makes it a rising star in Southeast Asia.

See: 200
Do: 187
Eat: 2371
Drink: 1967
Buy: 162

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Mien Man Cafe

Multi-storey art-themed cafe directly behind St. Joseph's Cathedral, serving specialty coffee and house-made syrups. Upper-floor balcony tables overlook the cathedral; non-coffee options available.

08:00-23:30 daily · Wi-Fi

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Moon Men Cocktail Bar

Boutique cocktail bar on the top floor of a building with a balcony overlooking the cathedral. Menu covers homemade-infused signature cocktails as well as classics; non-alcoholic options available. Happy hour 17:00-20:00. Reservations accepted. Cash, card and QR payment.

Mon-Thu 17:00-01:00, Fri-Sun 17:00-02:00 · cocktails from 150,000 dong; 8% service charge

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Cong Caphe

Several locations across the city, although the most central is probably the one at 54 Ma May. Serves various coffees, chocolates and teas including their speciality coconut coffee smoothie (around 45,000 dong). Popular with a young and relatively hip but well off crowd, and open late.

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Top of Hanoi

Large outdoor rooftop bar & brasserie with 128 seats. One of the highest bars in the world at 272 m, with commanding 360-degree views of the entire city, live DJs on Tu-Su, and open kitchen. Best visited at sunset for Golden Hour ambiance; can get quite chilly at night due to high altitude, especially during winter, so bring outerwear if necessary. Noticeably pricier than the average bar, as to be expected.

17:00-00:00 · Outdoor seating

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Highlands Coffee

On the 3rd floor in a ship-shaped 5-storey building (which is about to be demolished, so be quick) overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake and Vietnam's "Piccadilly Circus". Great spot to relax in scenic location where you can watch all the traffic and pedestrians go about their business below you along their outside balcony or stay inside their comfy air conditioned interior. They also serve food and beer.

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Minh's Jazz Club

This longtime institution of the Hanoi music scene is still run by the same Mr Quyen Van Minh. It seems to move venue every couple of years, so worth checking in advance. In 2015 it was in an alley behind the opera house. No cover charge, beers get more expensive (around 75,000 dong) shortly before the music starts at 21:00, but cocktails are the same price (around 100,000 dong). Offers food.

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Standing Bar

Wide variety of Vietnamese craft beer, mostly from the south, but with a limited selection from the local Long Bien brewery. Despite the name, seats are available upstairs.

16:00-00:00

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Hoa Vien

1A Tăng Bạt Hổ, Phạm Đình Hổ, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội

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Green Lake (Ho Guom Xanh)

A crowded bar with weekly performances by popular local singers. A place for the definitive Vietnamese entertainment scene. Has a cover charge on the weekends. Seems to combine part live singing with drag performances and a host club.

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Mao's Red Lounge

Small but lively bar with two levels, the top floor which is usually packed with Westerners smoking loads of cigarettes. Mao himself is usually in presence, playing all kinds of music from his iPod. He's extremely friendly and will strike up a conversation with anyone willing to listen.

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