Fun and Dynamic Activities at Night in Hanoi – Hanoi by night

Hanoi’s nightlife scene offers a multitude of interesting things to see and places to go well after the sun sets. After a long and tired day of touring around this exquisite and beautiful city, tourists can now have some free time for themselves and enjoy the fun yet relaxed nightlife in Hanoi. So with us, you can experience Hanoi by night and enjoy nightlife of Hanoians.

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1. Soaking some beer at Bia Hoi Junction

Get rid of the heat with a cup of beer in Ta Hien Street

A night out in Hanoi is not complete without sitting back on plastic stools and enjoy bia hoi (Vietnamese draft beer) along the bustling streets. A must-visit for any first-time visitor to Hanoi, Bia Hoi Junction is widely-regarded as the quintessential nightlife spot in Hanoi.

Open throughout the day and late into the night, the ever-bustling beer haven is located at the corner of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen streets in the Hanoi Old Quarter, where you can see hundreds of people sitting on plastic stools with a pint of bia hoi in hand.

Available at numerous makeshift bars within Bia Hoi Junction, bia hoi is a type of Vietnamese draft beer that only contains about 4% alcohol. Although it’s weak compared to European standards, bia hoi is incredibly cheap where you can enjoy a tall glass between VND 5,000 and VND 8,000.

As it can get very packed here, do keep your wits about and be mindful of your belongings. Nonetheless, Bia Hoi Junction is great for drinking on a budget as well as experiencing the local culture.

The carnival atmosphere is a really memorable snapshot of Hanoi nightlife.

Tips from your lovely local: consider this a pre-game for your up-coming bar and club listed down below.

Location: the intersection of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen Street
Opening hours: 8:00 am to midnight

2. Shopping at Hanoi Night Market

Hanoi night market

Going to night market in Hanoi is one of the worthwhile things to do in Hanoi at night not only for the food but also for the atmosphere. This seems to become more of habit and hobby of the Hanoians although their purpose for going there is not always for shopping. They sometimes visit the night market just to immerse in the lively and bustling atmosphere of Hanoi, and to gather with their friends to talk, chat, and enjoy their favorite snacks.

Not far from Hoan Kiem Lake is Dong Xuan night market that is busy with all kinds of clothes with different qualities and prices. Dong Xuan market mainly sell wholesale but if you like to buy retail, they supply you with products. However, retail and wholesale prices vary quite a lot.

In addition to shopping, you should not miss the food at the Dong Xuan night market because the food is quite good and cheap.

Some dishes for you to enjoy including chè (sweet porridge), phở (noodles), bún ốc (rice vermicelli with snails), bún chả (rice vermicelli with grilled pork), congee and nộm (Vietnamese salad).

Location: from Hang Dao Street to Dong Xuan Market
Opening hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7p.m to midnight

3. Hanoi Night Club, Bars, and Pubs – Night life in Hanoi

Of course we can’t miss out all the dynamic Hanoi Night Clubs and Bars when thinking of those things to do in Hanoi at night. Here, we list out someof the most famous places

Legend Beer

Legend Beer in Hoan Kiem Lake

Enjoy Legend Beer

This is a bar with a sweeping terrace that overlooks the downtown of Hanoi and Hoan Kiem Lake. In fact, there is no place in Hanoi that can give you a really cool iced cold beer while still allowing you to enjoy the nighttime escapades of Hanoians.

Legend Beer Hanoi brews its own drinks and serves German-style dishes such as pork knuckles and sausages. Most tourists come here for the view, as the chaotic streets below are almost within touching distance, thanks to the low level of the terrace. Due to this, the price range is slightly more expensive than most bars within the Old Quarter.

Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 23:00
Location: 01-03-05 Dinh Tien Hoang, Hanoi
Tel: +84 43 776 1666

Hero Club

Hero Club Hanoi is an industrial-style nightlife venue where you can dance the night away with party-loving locals and expats. The establishment is decorated with colorful murals of popular super heroes and propaganda posters, while the DJ booth is set within an old Soviet truck. The music policy here ranges from EDM and deep house to hip-hop and R&B while drinks are priced at VND 75,000 onwards.

A few tips from your friendly local: book in advance a table in front of the stage for your best experience and remember to bring your friends to hold you back in case things go wild.

Opening Hours: Daily 20:00 – Late
Address: 42M Yen Phụ, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Tel: +84 98 926 4242

Dragonfly Bar Lounge

Enjoy dinning at Dragonfly Bar Lounge

Dragonfly Bar and Lounge Hanoi is a longstanding night spot in the Old Quarter of Hanoi that attracts a fairly even mix of young Vietnamese and youthful expats. The music varies between hip-hop and party pop music and there is space to dance if you get in the groove, although most people prefer to mix and mingle. Perhaps due to the number of backpackers that frequent Dragonfly, large cocktails are popular here and are noticeably good value. Head upstairs to enjoy a shisha pipe with a range of flavors available.

Opening Hours: 10:00-23:00
Location: 15 Hang Buom, Hoàn Kiem
Tel: +844 926 2177

Binh Minh’s Jazz Club

Binh Minh Jazz Club

For whoever wants a tranquil yet fun night, Binh Minh’s Jazz Club is your place! 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 ambiance, Binh Minh’s Jazz Club features minimal décor, cozy seats, warm lighting, and efficient service while the menu comprises classic cocktails, imported beers, whiskeys, 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.

Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 24:00
Address: 1 Trang Tien Street, French Quarter, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Tel: +84 43 942 0400

Sun Set Bar

Sunset Bar at InterContinental Hanoi West Lakes offers affluent travelers a superb designer spot to enjoy a cool evening cocktail far away from Hanoi’s crowds. Set between three pavilions overlooking West Lake, the bar is easily accessible via a torch-lit bridge from the five-star hotel.

Guests can relax on the comfortable daybeds and couches on a chilled-out wooden deck, whilst enjoying Sunset Bar’s signature cocktails and premium wines.

Sunset bar is near West Lake which gives you the chance to talk a walk around the lake, get some fresh air and relax like a true Hanoian.