Ho Chi Minh City Cocktail bars: 8 hand-picked places

A taproom for craft beer and a meal. The Jasmine IPA has a subtle floral aroma, while the passion fruit wheat beer is bright and fruity. There’s a quiet, air-conditioned seating area at the back.

A cocktail bar serving Vietnamese-inspired dishes. Standout drinks make use of local ingredients, such as whiskey with jackfruit and pandan, and rum infused with baby corn. A good spot to enjoy a cocktail with live music.

A cocktail bar and eatery with striking steampunk décor. Cocktails made with sticky rice or mango syrup range from tart to sweet and fragrant, and pair well with pizza.

A speakeasy cocktail bar tucked into an alley, with the atmosphere of old Saigon. The signature cocktails stand out for their inventive combinations; the Old Fashioned is full-bodied, while the Boom Boom is fragrant and smooth.

A café and cocktail bar with an entrance tucked behind a bookshelf on the fourth floor of an old apartment building. By day, enjoy coffee and fruit tea; in the evening, try Vietnamese-inspired creations or classics like an Old Fashioned. The cocktails are praised for their balance.

A basement cocktail bar focused on rum, serving classics like Ti’ Punch alongside cocktails made with Vietnamese ingredients. Its dim lighting and cozy seating make it a good spot for conversation.

A cocktail bar tucked down an alley, with outdoor seating. Its freshly made drinks are tasty, and the menu has an unusual concept, with cocktails inspired by your preferences, zodiac sign, or the seven deadly sins. Music from the 1950s plays in the background.

A hidden cocktail bar on the second floor of an old building. Its distinctive creative cocktails showcase Vietnamese ingredients, alongside classics like the Negroni and Americano. Warm lighting and a tamarind tree outside the window create a cozy, romantic atmosphere.