After dark · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
15 Best Bars & Nightlife Spots in Ho Chi Minh City
Layla - Eatery & Bar leads the night. The rest of Ho Chi Minh City's best pours follow, by real review volume.
Ranked by traveler review volume across the bars and nightlife spots we track in Ho Chi Minh City. Updated monthly.
Layla - Eatery & Bar
BarLayla - Eatery & Bar occupies the second floor of a building on Đông Du Street in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, providing an elevated escape from the bustling streets…
Read our full guide →Chill Skybar & Dining
BarChill Skybar & Dining is a high-end rooftop bar located on the 26th and 27th floors of the AB Tower in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Read our full guide →The View Rooftop Bar
BarPerched on the 9th floor of the Duc Vuong Hotel on Ho Chi Minh City's famous backpacker street, The View Rooftop Bar lives up to its name with sweeping vistas of the city's ever-changing…
Read our full guide →Social Club Rooftop Bar
BarFree entryPerched atop a building in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Social Club Rooftop Bar is a stylish escape from the bustling streets below.
Read our full guide →Loop 1 - Cocktail & Kitchen
BarLoop 1 - Cocktail & Kitchen is a sophisticated cocktail bar perched on the first floor of a building on Lý Tự Trọng Street in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
Read our full guide →Banana Mama Rooftop Bar & Kitchen Saigon
BarBanana Mama Rooftop Bar & Kitchen Saigon is a lively rooftop venue in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1, boasting a 4.8 rating from over 2,300 reviews.
Read our full guide →Summer Experiment
BarFree entrySummer Experiment is a chic rooftop bar located on the second floor of a building at 77-79 Ly Tu Trong Street, in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's District 1.
Read our full guide →Boosh Rooftop
BarFree entryBoosh Rooftop sits atop a building on the famous Bui Vien Walking Street, the epicenter of backpacker culture in Ho Chi Minh City.
Read our full guide →Vintage Culture Saigon
BarVintage Culture Saigon is a beloved bar nestled in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's District 1, on the quiet street of Cô Bắc.
Read our full guide →The Alley Cocktail Bar & Kitchen
BarFree entryThe Alley Cocktail Bar & Kitchen is a speakeasy-style bar tucked away in an alley off Pasteur Street in Ho Chi Minh City.
Read our full guide →Firkin Bar
BarFree entryFirkin Bar is a go-to destination for beer enthusiasts in Saigon, offering an impressive selection of local and international craft brews.
Read our full guide →Snuffbox - Speakeasy Cocktail Bar
BarSnuffbox is a clandestine cocktail bar tucked away on Tôn Thất Đạm Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Read our full guide →The Iron Bank - Cocktail Vault
BarThe Iron Bank - Cocktail Vault is a themed bar inspired by the Game of Thrones series, located on Tôn Thất Đạm in District 1.
Read our full guide →Twilight Sky Bar
BarTwilight Sky Bar is a sophisticated rooftop venue perched above the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City's District 1.
Read our full guide →Lost - Drink & Chill
BarLost - Drink & Chill is a clandestine bar tucked away in an alley on Mạc Thị Bưởi Street, embodying the speakeasy spirit.
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How we pick these
Bars, pubs and nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City ranked by how highly people rate them, drawn from the 121 places we track. Updated monthly.
Good to know
Most bars in Ho Chi Minh City fill up later in the evening rather than right after work.
A few rooftop and cocktail spots have a smart-casual door policy.
Check the last metro or line up a ride before a late night out.
Common questions
Where is the nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City?+
This list ranks the best-rated bars and nightlife spots in Ho Chi Minh City so you can find the right area for the night you want.
What time do bars close in Ho Chi Minh City?+
Closing times vary by venue and neighborhood; late-night spots are noted where we have hours.
Is Ho Chi Minh City good for a night out?+
Yes — from relaxed pubs to late bars, the highest-rated options are all here.
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