Hanoi nightlife

There is never a boring time in Hanoi, especially at night time. When the sun has set, Hanoi becomes noisier and offers many exciting activities to do and interesting places to go. The night is the time when you can feel the city in the greatest tunes and the mixing between locals and expats.

Let’s check it out this guide on nightlife in Hanoi to know what to do at night in Hanoi after dark:

• Wander around Hanoi Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake
• Have a Dinner at the West Lake
• Drink Lemon Tea at a Corner of St. Joseph’s Cathedral / Drink Beer at Bia Hoi Junction
• See Hanoi from Above: You can search for Top of Hanoi, Summit Lough, Skyline Hanoi, Cielo 13 Sky Bar, Avalon Café & Lounge,
• Watch a Water Puppet Show / See Ionah Show / Watch a Show at Hanoi Opera House
• Enjoy Hanoi Street Food with a Free Local Guide
• Visit Quang Ba Night Flower Market
• Shop at Hanoi Night Weekend Market
• Go to Hanoi Night Bars, Clubs, and Pubs

Here is a list of bars and clubs to visit in Hanoi:

1900 Le Theater Bar

Address: 8 Ta Hien street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi

1900 Le Theatre bar, located on Ta Hien street, Hanoi's "non-sleeping street," has long been a popular hangout spot for the city's youth. The pub is located on the site of the historic Quang Lac theatre, which was built more than a century ago and whose name means "spreading joy." A group of young people who share a passion for traditional values banded together to resurrect a dormant establishment, and thus 1900 Bar, a nightclub, was formed, retaining the classic spirit of the previous century.

1900 Le Theater has become the "heart" of Ta Hien since its beginnings, making the already crowded area more more so, especially at night. The best time to visit 1900 Le Theater is between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m., when it "alive" in the genuine sense of the word.

If you come here on the weekend, you may have to pay for service fee more than on weekdays, but this will not deter you due to the presence of world-famous DJs. Drinks at the bar are typically priced between 60,000 and 120,000 VND.

La Plume Bar & Lounge 

Address: Press Club Hanoi, 12 Ly Dao Thanh, Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi

Set in an astonishing décor inspired by the design of the legendary Long Biên bridge, La Plume is fast becoming a hot spot in the historical part of Hanoi offering an all-day café, snacks and evening drinks especially exotic cocktails.

This is the place to discover and enjoy the best cocktails in town, perfected by world champion Master Mixologist Phạm Tiến Tiếp. From a perfect place during the day-time for a snack or a chat, the lounge becomes an exciting venue in the evening, with Jazz performance (Wednesday and Friday evenings) as well as other live entertainments. La Plume also offers a very explanatory wine menu with 600 labels from the most famous producers of the world, a majority of French wines, all stored in the open cellar on site.

IP Club

Address: 6th floor, 41 Hai Ba Trung street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Located right next to Hanoi's book street (just a short walk from Hoan Kiem lake and the Old Quarter), The IP club is one of the most popular "must-go" locations for travellers.

Visitors can always feel the crazy ambience of crowds dancing all night long as soon as they step into the door. The IP club is a spacious revenue that consists of 2 rooms: the main room with commercial Hip Hop, RnB, EDM music and the other with Old School Hip Hop, Reggae & Tropical House. At The Toilet, it's all about endless parties that never get boring. The best of the bunch is its legendary Ladies' Night & Buffet on every Wednesday which is free for ladies while men only pay 350,000VND at the door. On other days, The Toilet also has plenty of interesting events & offers such as LGBT night on Thursday, special DJ shows on weekends...

Also, don't forget to check The Toilet's Facebook or Website before you come because you may miss some special nights with world-class artists; like DJ Dannic, Chuckie, Ahmet Kilic,...performing!

Camelia Lounge

Address: 3rd floor, Melia Hanoi hotel, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet street, Hai Bai Trung district, Hanoi

Camelia Lounge is noted for its opulent and stylish interior, which has wood, leather, and lacquered walls. Without mentioning Vietnam, one might easily mistake this for any party location in Dubai, Macau, or Singapore based on the photographs.

Camelia is a Hanoi bar that combines classic international lounge music with the most current music trends. From Electronic Lounge, Deep Vocal House, Latin Grooves, Vintage, Funky House, and Global Soul... Camelia's DJs and foreign DJs frequently appear here, therefore the music "quality" is likely to be higher than in other bars.

Camelia Lounge is a little pricey, but there's no need to complain about the quality. Drinks will cost around 200,000 VND or more, which is hardly outrageous in a "luxurious" setting like Camelia.

Binh Minh’s Jazz Club

Address:  1 Trang Tien, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi

Binh Minh’s Jazz Club is set behind Hanoi Opera House along Trang Tien Street, just a five-minute walk from the luxurious Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi. Prominent attractions such as Hoan Kiem Lake, National Museum of Vietnamese History and Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution are also within walking distance from the jazz bar.

A legendary nightlife spot in Hanoi French Quarter, Binh Minh’s Jazz Club is the place to catch live music performances by some of the finest jazz musicians in the city. It was established back in 1998 by pioneering Vietnamese jazz artist Quyen Van Minh, who has performed across the world.

Exuding an intimate yet welcoming ambience, Binh Minh’s Jazz Club features minimal décor, cosy seats, warm lighting, and efficient service while the menu comprises classic cocktails, imported beers, whiskies, and coffee, as well as a selection of western and Vietnamese delicacies.

Drinks at Binh Minh’s Jazz Club are pricier compared to most bars in Hanoi, starting from VND 65,000 onwards. However, many patrons would agree that the prices are more than fair due to the quality of the live entertainment and lack of cover charge.

Hero Club Hanoi

Address: 42M Yen Phu, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi

Hero Bar is a great place for young people to unwind on the weekend, thanks to its worldwide DJs playing professional music. Because the business is normally open late, stopping by between 11 and 12 p.m. is a good idea because that's when it's the most entertaining. The MC is also charming and witty, and everyone who attends is overjoyed and relaxed.

Hero Bar also has a reasonable price point, with beers starting at 60,000 VND.