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8 Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, and Live Music Bars in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
A guide for anyone looking to spend an evening in District 1 with cocktails and music. The picks range from inventive drinks featuring Vietnamese ingredients to a rum-focused basement bar and a speakeasy tucked down an alley. You’ll also find spots for jazz, live bands, and DJ sets.
1. Tamarind Hidden Cocktail Bar (Me Bar)
Set on the second floor of an old building, this speakeasy serves creative cocktails inspired by Vietnamese ingredients alongside classics such as the Negroni and Americano. Warm lighting and a tamarind tree outside the window make for a cozy atmosphere. Prices: ₫200,000–300,000.
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2. DOT Bar - Drinkery & Kitchen
Local ingredients take center stage in cocktails such as whisky with jackfruit and pandan, and rum infused with baby corn. Vietnamese dishes are available, and live bands or DJ music often provide the soundtrack. Prices: ₫200,000–700,000.
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3. Amber Lounge Ground Floor - LIVE MUSIC - 1st Floor Pool & Karaoke
A bar and lounge where you can enjoy live bands and DJ sets over wine or cocktails. The low lighting feels intimate, though the music can make conversation difficult. Prices: ₫500,000–1,000,000.
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4. Vesou Saigon
A basement cocktail bar devoted to rum, serving classics such as Ti’ Punch alongside cocktails featuring Vietnamese ingredients. It’s a cozy spot for conversation beneath the dim lights. Prices: ₫200,000–500,000.
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5. Memento Saigon
The entrance to this speakeasy is hidden behind a bookcase on the fourth floor of an old apartment building. Order Vietnamese-inspired creations or classics such as the Old Fashioned. The vintage interior comes with city views, and the music stays soft enough for conversation. Prices: ₫1–100,000.
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6. Lost & Found
Tucked down an alley, this speakeasy pours original signature cocktails, a robust Old Fashioned, and the fragrant, smooth Boom Boom. Outdoor seating lets you soak up the quiet alley atmosphere. Prices: ₫200,000–300,000.
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7. House Of Merlin - Cocktail Bar & Eatery
A cocktail bar and restaurant with standout steampunk decor, where you can pair pizza with cocktails made with sticky rice or mango syrup. Some evenings feature live jazz or acoustic performances. Prices: ₫200,000–600,000.
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8. Bebop Asian Fusion Restaurant & Live Performance
Listen to live jazz at this jazz bar over Asian fusion dishes, wine, and thoughtfully crafted cocktails. Live jazz takes place on Saturdays; the menu also includes Bò Kho pasta and duck breast. Prices: ₫900,000–1,000,000.
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