Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Best bars in Ho Chi Minh City

21 places, ranked by traveler reviews. Where Ho Chi Minh City actually drinks, rooftops, speakeasies and neighborhood favorites, ranked by reviews.

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What is the best-known of the bars in Ho Chi Minh City?

Layla - Eatery & Bar is the most reviewed, with 5,980 traveler reviews and a 4.8 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of Ho Chi Minh City's bars is worth going out of your way for?

Loop 1 - Cocktail & Kitchen rates highest at 4.9 out of 5 across 2,318 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

How is this list of bars ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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