Da Nang & Hoi An Cocktail bars: 10 hand-picked places

A speakeasy-style cocktail bar with soft lighting and a vintage interior. Cocktails made with local fruits, herbs, and flowers let their natural aromas shine. The outdoor seats facing the street are a lovely spot for a drink.

A bar serving cocktails that put a fresh spin on Vietnamese ingredients. Halfway Soul and On The Rock are signature drinks. Dim lighting and stone accents create a calm, cave-like atmosphere, and the balcony looks out toward the Han River.

A tucked-away bar mixing cocktails with ingredients inspired by Vietnamese cuisine. The drinks are light and sweet rather than strong, and the music is quiet enough for conversation.

A cocktail bar focused on Mexican mezcal and tequila. The margarita is well balanced, while the Mezcal Negroni stands out for its complex flavors. Inside, candlelight and brick arches set the scene, with bar seating and cozy corners to choose from.

A speakeasy cocktail bar tucked behind an unmarked door. Inspired by emotions and memories, its cocktails blend aromas like star anise, cilantro, and chili with lime.

A tiki-style speakeasy cocktail bar set in an old Indochinese-style house. Its tropical cocktails, made with fresh fruit, herbs, and spices, are aromatic and well balanced. Settle in for a drink in the lounge seating with bamboo and rattan furnishings.

A cocktail bar near An Bang Beach, known for its signature Red Lantern cocktail made with house-made schnapps and coffee. The passion fruit cocktail is sweet and tart, while the espresso martini has a bold coffee flavor. Enjoy live guitar, harmonica, and violin music in the outdoor seating area.

A beach club and cocktail bar with a pool facing the sea and outdoor seating. The coconut ice cream, served in a fresh coconut, pairs vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup and toasted almonds for a sweet, nutty treat. Relax by day, then enjoy a livelier scene with DJ music and parties at night.

A speakeasy-style cocktail bar on the third floor, reached by climbing the stairs behind the café. Its phở cocktail blends gin with cardamom, cinnamon and star anise for a nod to the spices in phở. Inside, warm lighting softens the dim room, furnished with a long bar and leather sofas.

A cocktail bar tucked behind a barbershop, serving classic cocktails and creative mixes with fruit and herbs. The Sampan Sling has a warm sugarcane aroma, and candlelight and records make it a lovely spot for jazz and soul.