Vietnam Bar Week 2022: 9 Must-Visit Bars in Hanoi

Throughout Vietnam Bar Week 2022, Vietcetera has introduced you to some of the most unique, coolest, and most opulent bars on the map.

On the very last day of Bar Week, the last free day you have before going back to the endless cycle of work, reward yourself with a bar marathon with these 9 options in the Vietnamese capital city.

Enjoy the 15% off of your first drink at participating bars by paying with Mastercard Debit or Credit.

21 GAM

Humans are capable of expressing up to 21 emotions. However, at every age, with any set of emotions, our souls deserve to be taken care of and that’s what 21 GAM was born to do.

Everything at 21 GAM is painted with the color of time. Located in a hundred-year-old antique building, 21 GAM owns “the longest bar in Hanoi” that is crafted out of old wooden ship planks and hand-made terrazzo. Taking inspiration from the darkness of night, 21 GAM atmosphere is shaded with an amber hue from a giant egg-shaped moon on the ceiling

The wine menu is truly the place for a soul to express its deepest emotions. This year, the menu theme is centered around the idea of love. “Lovesick” has a wonderful cherry and cocoa flavor. “Wander off” is a drink with the bitter scent of wine and the creamy texture of mascarpone. Or, you can spice it up with a coffee-aroma “Spellbound” cocktail, made with the sweet taste of banana, Demerara sugar syrup, and the “nutty-ness” of nutmeg.

Adress: 26 Trương Hán Siêu, Hoàn Kiếm District

Contact: 098 811 11 21

Happy Hours: Any time from Monday to Thursday, 25% off for the same second bottle of wine (under 3 million VND). From 19:00 - 21:00, buy one get one free for classic cocktails.

Opening hours: 18:00 – 00:00

Bee'Znees

Walking through a door disguised as a bookshelf, you arrive at Bee'Znees — a cozy place that resembles a speakeasy bar circa 1920, with disco balls and red drapes all over. The main feature of Bee'Znees is surely the world map printed onto the roof. With light illuminating from the bar, the whole atmosphere is filled with a retro dark gold tint.

Bee’Znees menu has various cocktails based on gin, whisky, vodka, rum, and tequila. One of the drinks that you shouldn’t pass on is “Bees Knees” made out of gin, honey, and lemon. Or, “FWB” (Friend With the Beach) a vodka drink that combines banana liquor, pineapple juice, orange, and egg white.

Coming to Bee’Znees is coming to a place that is not crowded. Bartenders will be the ones directly advising and making your drink, ensuring that every single drink that is on your hand is a perfect match for you. Jazz is the main vibe of the place, and you can always listen to live music here every week.

Address: 163 Phùng Hưng, Hoàn Kiếm District

Contact: 034 636 5588

Live Music: Every Wednesday

Opening hours: 19:00 – 00:00

Eleven Cocktail Universe

With the dream of bringing a virtual reality closer to the customer, Eleven Cocktail Universe is truly a modern transit route for emotion.

Focus on delivering the most unforgettable experience, Eleven Cocktail Universe has organized countless live concerts with young-generation musical stars.

Eleven let you enjoy unlimited cocktails from 20:00 to 23:00 with a Drinking Challenge and of course, prizes. Coming to the bar, you can try some good old basic cocktails like Whisky Sour, Dopamine, or Estrogen.

Address: 1 Nguyễn Văn Tố, Hoàn Kiếm District

Contact: 093 111 93 11

Opening hours: 19:00 – 02:00

Nê Cocktail Bar

Coming to Nê Cocktail Bar is coming to a diverse and money-worthy wine tasting experience due to the bar's attention to drinking choice. Nê Cocktail Bar specializes in Vietnamese-flavored drinks made from Vietnamese signature ingredients. In fact, this is the birthplace of Phở Cocktail.

The small and cozy space of the bar brings with it a comforting vibe. The bar usually has live Jazz from 9 pm every Tuesday night.

If you don’t want to try Phở Cocktail, you can choose a “Trà Đạo” with Bourbon, Thái Nguyên tea or “ToFu” with Vodka and soy milk.

Address: 3B Tống Duy Tân, Hà Nội

Contact: 079 399 3934

Opening hours: 19:30 - 02:00

Nê Boongke

If Nê Cocktail Bar and Nê Boongke are siblings, Nê Boongke is surely the younger one because of its small wooden vintage look that resembles a bunker (the name Boongke is a way of saying bunker in Vietnamese).

Nê Boongke's menu doesn’t really have much difference from its sibling. You can experiment with “The Fairytale Village” with Singleton 12, Talisker, and honey. Or maybe try a “Hurri-cane” with Tanqueray Gin as the main liquor.

Address: 12 Cửa Đông, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hà Nội

Contact: 033 632 8623

Opening hours: 19:30 - 02:00

The Alchemist - Cocktail Bar

Just as mystical as its name, The Alchemist is designed with a slanted gothic style, high ceilings, and old European lighting. The bar is also decorated everywhere with quite curious items like the periodic tables or Illuminati images.

Some “light” signature cocktails for the newcomers and the ladies to try are “Pearl of The Orient” and “Skype Patron”. If you want to have a wild night, you can take a sip of “The Flying Dutch Man”, “The Protector” and “Queen of Hebrides”.

Address: 25 Bát Sứ, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hà Nội

Contact: 096 871 34 42

Opening hours: 19:00 - 01:00

Cool Cats Jazz Club

Designed like a 1920s Hong Kong bar, Cool Cat Jazz Clubs is the place for you to enjoy timeless jazz pieces from performers from around the world. Apart from jazz, every month, the bar will have performances from other genres, such as “Latin Night”.

You can try some of Cool Cats’ signature cocktails like: “Take Five” with the sour taste of cherry, “In The Mood”' with Cranberry’s sweetness, or “Body and Soul” with the wonderful apple scent.

Address: G Floor, 8 Đỗ Đức Dục, Mễ Trì, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Nội

Contact: 093 111 93 11

Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday, from 18:00 to late night

The Black Sheep - Cocktail Theatre

The Black Sheep pops out on Tống Duy Tân Street with its signature red curtains. This design makes the simple step into the bar door feel like a step out onto a musical stage. Every Thursday, The Black Sheep will have a Single Night — where the singles can get to know each other through minigames and challenges.

A huge plus is you get to have free wine when coming to the bar as a pair on the Single Night. If you like old-school cocktails, you should try all 5 liquor bases here.

Address: 28 Tống Duy Tân Hà Nội

Contact: 081 420 2828

Opening hours: 19:00 - 01:00

The Terminal - Central cocktail bar

With the attention to the smallest detail, The Terminal resembles a very lively recreation of a subway station in downtown New York. The round bar is designed with dividers, just like a ticket stand.

Coming to The Terminal, you are given a “train pass”, with some inspirational quotes when you order a drink. If you are a party animal, this is the right place for you. The Terminal has a DJ playing music every day of the week, mainly Hip-hop and R&B.

The menu here is also New York-themed, with drinks like New York Sour and New York Old Fashioned.

Address: 28-30 Phùng Hưng, Hàng Bông, Hoàn Kiếm District

Contact: 096 303 86 54

Opening hours: 09:00 - 12:00 and 16:00 - 02:00

Vietnam Bar Week 2022 runs from 09 to 17 April 2022 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, presented by Vietcetera and Mastercard. With a special bar map, you can explore 40 venues, earn program stickers, and get access to special drink menus for a week-long drinking experience showcasing Vietnam’s best of the best.

Special thanks to all sponsors of Vietnam Bar Week 2022: Mastercard, Diageo (owner of Johnnie Walker and Tanqueray), Lighthouse Group Indochina (exclusive distributor of Peroni and Super Bock), Good Food, Nestlé (exclusive distributor of San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna), Kamereo and Lacàph.

During the course of Vietnam Bar Week 2022, Mastercard cardholders enjoy the privilege of an exclusive 15% discount for the first drink at our participating bars.