Hanoi has a midnight curfew that the police are normally very strict about. It is an experience in itself to stay at a bar until midnight and watch the police authorities come in small trucks to force guests out. It makes you feel like you're a youngster with a curfew living on the edge. If you are a rebel party animal who wants to stay out after-hours we got you covered. Check out the spots below and if you are lucky they'll stay open till the last man (or woman) drops. Unfortunately, in an unpredictable city like Hanoi Old Quarter there are no safe bets. Are you ready to spin the wheel?
1: Bar-hopping on Ta Hien Street
The infamous Bar Street in the Hanoi Old Quarter has just been revamped to look more appealing. During the daytime hours, Ta Hien Street acts as a normal food street, but by night time it turns into a bar street, which allows people to easily bar hop from one place to another. At the crossing of Ta Hien Street and Luong Ngoc Quyen, tourists will sit on the pavement or the typical plastic stools and enjoy their beer while taking in the night scene and whatever derelicts are left on the streets. < 115, E3>
2: Bank
Bank is a somewhat new nightclub that has taken the city by storm with its famous local DJ's packing the house every weekend, and fire shows performed right on the bar!
6th FL, 47 Hai Ba Trung St, Hoan Kiem | +84 944 903 232 | <116, E4>
3: Taboo
Located in the corner of Tay Ho Lake, at the southern end of Thanh Nien Street, Taboo is Hanoi's premier club on a boat. Staffs are decked out in sailor's outfits as they serve you Giroc and Smirnoff vodkas. Buying a bottle is the way to go here and prices aren't too bad considering the environs. Entrance and reserving a table can be tricky on busy nights, so be sure to arrive no later than 9 pm if you're rolling in with a large group.
2 Thuy Khue St, Pier 1, Tay Ho + 84 977 598 585 | <117, D3>
4: West Lake Late Night Spots
In recent years this area has turned into the latest watering hole to hang around in. Even with the midnight curfew there is always one bar that manages to stay open until the last drunken survivor. Even though the probability of being open is favorable, it is still a 50/50 chance. What bar will be open the latest tonight?
Tay Tap - Acoustic live music sets off on the weekends and some weeknights. Expect a standing room only on weekend nights, as crowds will spill out onto the streets at peak hours. |
100 Xuan Dieu St, Tay Ho | +84 985 892 858 | <118, B3>
88 Lounge - Newbie to the Tay Ho scene gives you a bit more space if you're feeling packed at Tay Tap. The 4th floor has an especially great view of Tay Ho Lake. | 88 Xuan Dieu St, Tay Ho | + 84 4 3718 8029 | <119, B3>
Madake - Got a bit of a relaxed hippie style to it and has a cool courtyard downstairs facing the lake | 81 Xuan Dieu St, Tay Ho | +84 4 6776 6665 | <120, B3>
Hanoi Rock City - Hip and big indoor and outdoor place that is famous for holding music events and flying in DJ's from abroad. | 27/52 To Ngoc Van St, Tay Ho | +84 163 316 6170 | <121, A3>
5: Phuc Tan (aka Light House)
Phuc Tan is the oldest club to stay open after wee hours of the night and is most of the time, the safest bet after 2 am. Expect to find a mixed crowd and lack of room, much like a rave club from the 80's. However, it is right by the riverbank and most taxi drivers know where it is.
57, Group 4A, Phuc Tan St, Hoan Kiem | <122, E3>
6: Khu 9 (Zone 9)
An old factory area turned office center and meeting point for designers during the daytime and partygoers by nighttime. This new and upcoming area houses several hip clubs, which allow convenient barhopping till the crack of dawn, and up up until now, have not had any police visits. Thankfully we have made this an authority-free publica-tion.
9 Tran Thanh Tong St, Hai Ba Trung | <123, F5>
7: Night Crawl
With the risk of getting lost in the concrete jungle or a sea of alcohol, we wanted to share some Hanoi watering-hole-hopping insight. At sunset head to Summit Lounge (weather-proof) or Sunset Bar (sunshine-dependent) for some pre-drinks, then continue to a delicious dinner place to prepare your stomach for what's to come. Alterwards, head to Rooftop Bar and enjoy the view. To avoid the desperate moment that comes after the lights are switched on and all the cinderella's are gone, move on to the next place before midnight. This could either be Taboo or Khu 9 (Zone 9) depending on what you prefer: hippie retro or sleek white ibiza beach beds, either one will get you into a happy mood. If these places haven't satisfied your party appetite, hop in a taxi and get yourself to Tay Ho for some more bar hopping. For a final nightcap or the more adventurous one, check out Phuc Tan (aka Light House).
I: See It
1: Late-night Market Mayhem
If you've had enough of drinking but are still looking for something exciting, visit the flower market off Au Co Street or the Long Bien fruit and vegetable market. Both come alive around 2 am and don't end till 6 am. This is where the shops and retailers come to buy products at a wholesale price. You may not be able to buy anything but you will certainly have another experience to add to your trip.
Long Bien Market | Yen Phu St, next to Long Bien bridge | <124, E3>
Quang Ba Flower Market | 236 Au Co St, at the edge of Tay Ho (West Lake), almost straight across 111 Xuan Dieu.
| <125, A3>
II: DO IT
1: Walker's Paradise
If you are a serious photographer looking to get that perfect photo of the beautiful architecture without the swarming vehicles obstructing your shot, then explore the old quarter after midnight. The streets are mysteriously empty and can be a haven for motivated photographers. Take the chance to wander around the streets of the old quarter and see the breathtaking beauty from a whole different perspective
III: Taste It
1: Xoi Yen
This place serves sticky rice with a selection of meat. Great for those who have had too much to drink and are in need of some late night grub! Unfortunately, if the police do come, be prepared to wait inside 10 to 15 minutes until the coast is clear and the metal doors can be drawn again. 35B Nguyen Huu Huan St, Hoan Kiem | +84 4 3934 1950 | <126, E3>
2: Tong Duy Tan (aka Food Street)
This strip of food stalls next to each other serves up all kinds of Vietnamese street food. Most of them are typical street food hubs with small plastic chairs and tables, but what differentiates these places from other stalls you'll find all around the city is that these are among few that are open 24/7, hence you will see some party animals, locals, and tourists passing through for a late night snack. Tong Duy Tan Hoan Kiem | <127, E4>
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