5 hottest bars in Vietnam

Whether you’re after a quiet drink on the roof terrace, a chilled-out cocktail in the lounge or a night of partying to cool music, you’re sure to find it at Blanchy’s Tash. Turn up at happy hour (6-9pm) and find out which of the international wines and beers suits your taste, sample the signature cocktails and then relax with your favourite tipple for the evening. The club area houses well-known DJs playing a mix of dance, R&B and hip hop, making this one of the city’s most happening spots.

95 Hai Ba Trung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh   Tel: 00 84 90724 2757

The chic yet comfy lounge at Angelina really is the trendiest place to spend an evening in Hanoi. With a celebrity guest list, live music and a wine cellar bursting with rare vintages, it also offers fine Italian cuisine, indulgent Champagne cocktails and hard-to-find cigars. No two nights here are ever the same, but you’re guaranteed cool design and plush interiors with an elegant feel. Perfect for after-dinner drinks of any kind with a mixed crowd of locals and tourists.

Sofitel Metropole Hotel, 15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District 10000, Hanoi   Tel: 84 4 3826 6919

A cocktail bar that’s totally dedicated to music and arts – that’s Cargo, Ho Chi Minh’s go-to spot for original entertainment. Designed to give the feel of a trendy New York studio or London warehouse, it hosts performances ranging from new local artists to international acts. A cool cocktail menu complements local beers and beverages at bargain prices. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, an eclectic musical mix as well as DJs, artists and photographers fill this unique Vietnam venue.

7 Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh   Tel: 84 907539239

One of the most upscale bars in Ho Chi Minh – with prices to match – the nostalgically named Saigon Saigon offers show-stopping views of the city skyscrapers. Popular as the sun sets, it is also the perfect place to settle for the evening, with its open-air balcony and unique panoramas. Where better to sit and sip tamarind margaritas with some of the area’s coolest customers while listening to live music? The faux-colonial feel of the bar and the hotel just adds to the feeling of exclusivity.

Caravelle Hotel, 19 Lam Son Sq, Ho Chi Minh   Tel: 3823 4999 Ext 27100