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Pubs & Bars · Ho Chi Minh City

Best pubs in Ho Chi Minh City

Where Ho Chi Minh City drinks — the rooms worth a Friday night

Hand-picked pubs and bars across Ho Chi Minh City, sorted from the rooftops with the city view down to the basement spots only the locals know. We've kept the list short — every venue here is one we'd send a guest to without a caveat.

What Ho Chi Minh City drinks looks like

Ho Chi Minh City has its own personality after dark — and it isn't the same in every neighbourhood. The list below covers the rooms we'd take a visiting friend to: a craft-beer pub for the early-evening pint, a rooftop with the view, a speakeasy where the staff still cares about the cocktail.

What to expect on a night out

Most premium pubs in Ho Chi Minh City open by 6 PM and run until 1 AM (last call typically 45 minutes prior). Smart-casual works almost everywhere; some rooftops enforce closed-toe shoes. Most accept cards but a few of the older bars are cash-only — worth checking before you go.

Booking tips

Friday and Saturday rooftops fill by 8 PM in season — reserve a table if you have one in mind. Weekday evenings are easier, and many places run "industry nights" Mondays and Tuesdays with significantly better cocktail prices. Rovostays concierge can hold a table at most of the venues below.

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