The best restaurants and bars in ho chi minh city

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When it comes khổng lồ Saigon"s rooftop bars, you are spoilt for choice. As one of the most exciting cities in Asia, Saigon"s high octane energy is hard lớn match. The best place to take in the city"s hectic buzz & stunning views is at one of its countless rooftop bars. & whether it"s for a quiet sunset drink or a raucous các buổi party till 3 am, Saigon has it all.

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Check out our đứng đầu 9 rooftop bars so your next tipple is one khổng lồ truly remember!

1. Zion Sky Lounge & Dining

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Zion Sky Lounge và Dining // Photo
Zion

Sipping crafted cocktails during sunset at the best sky bar in the đô thị - Zion, is a must-have experience for those visiting or living in Ho đưa ra Minh City. Zion is uniquely positioned in one of the best sunset spots in the whole city - no wonder many expats flock here during happy hours to wind down after work.

For travelers, Zion is located on tê mê Nghi street - one of the most beautiful areas in District 1. Next khổng lồ Saigon’s best landmarks like the iconic bitexco Tower & hotels such as Au Lac Charner khách sạn and The Reverie Saigon, Zion is irresistibly convenient & should be a part of any tour of Ho chi Minh City.

Boasting a live music schedule that would sell tens of thousands of seats in the UK, Zion hosts events with big names such as Blue, & often live streams these events on their Facebook page. Zion also presents many of the best Vietnamese artists & celebrities too - a great opportunity to discover Vietnamese music culture at its finest!

Our top tip: Bring a date! The sunset, the food, the drinks và the DJ’s are the perfect combination for a thắm thiết night almost above the stars.

Address: 87A Hàm Nghi, District 1, Ho đưa ra Minh CityPrice range: $$Available for walk-ins và reservations

2. Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar

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Saigon Saigon Rooftop bar is a historical gem // Photo on Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar

Famed for being a favourite venue amongst Vietnam war correspondents, Saigon Saigon Rooftop bar is a historical gem. The furnishings, which are decked out with a black and white marble floor, wooden touches và sepia photographs, evoke memories of times gone by.

With the right drink, views over Saigon"s opera house, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the people"s committee will transport you lớn an old Saigon - before it became the sprawling concrete metropolis of today. Spacious surroundings offer tables for bigger groups, và the ambient lighting & Latin music create a seductive atmosphere that will make you want khổng lồ stay around for hours.

Half price happy hour runs from 6 to 8 pm, & all drinks come with bites. Don"t just stick around for drinks, though - Saigon Saigon also offers some of the best burgers và steaks in the city!

Address: 19-23 Lam Son Square, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, thành phố Hồ Chí MinhPrice range: $$Available for walk-ins

3. Glow Skybar Saigon

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Glow Skybar in District 1 has been a massive hit in Saigon // Photo onGlow Skybar

Since its opening in 2015, Glow Skybar in District 1 has been a massive hit in Saigon. There is a beach-style atmosphere with a slick black & white furnishing and a spacious dancefloor for you khổng lồ let loose on. Famed for its circular style bar, you"ll find your usual classic cocktails, as well as signatures exclusive lớn Glow Skybar, such as Xin Chao Vietnam, which combines Belvedere vodka, lemongrass, Vietnamese basil và lime for a classic hit.

Get down there between 5 and 8 pm lớn enjoy happy hour featuring 50% off beverages. After seeing in the sunset và Ho đưa ra Minh City"s expansive views on the deck with a few cocktails, you may even stay till the DJs ramp up the fiesta!

Address: 93 Nguyễn Du, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, tp Hồ Chí MinhPrice range: $$Available for walk-ins

4. Shri Restaurant và Lounge

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The library room offers a quieter space lớn enjoy your drink // Photo onShri Restaurant & Lounge

Shri Restaurant và Lounge is located atop of the Centec tower and offers dining, bar and lounge facilities for guests. As a multi-concept venue that"s xuất hiện during daytime hours, you can come here for multiple occasions - be it dinner parties, cocktails, or simply kicking it back at the whisky bar.

Inside, natural settings give the bar area a stylish và fresh feel, whilst dim neon lighting in the restaurant area offers itself lớn a more intimate setting, perfect for a thắm thiết dinner.

The library room offers a quieter space lớn enjoy your drink - or a daytime retreat from Ho đưa ra Minh City"s hustle & bustle. Outside, the vast balcony offers a range of seats & tables for you lớn enjoy the spectacular panoramic views across the Saigon skyline - which are some of the city"s best.

Address: 72 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phường 6, Quận 3, tp Hồ Chí MinhPrice range: $$Available for walk-ins

5. The Lighthouse

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Situated across two floors, you"ll be able to get 360-degree panoramic views of District 1 // Photo onThe Lighthouse

For a more budget-friendly option, head to lớn The Lighthouse, which is in the heart of District 1. With its classy wooden interior and mellow energy, The Lighthouse is more low key than the likes of Skyxx or Chill Skybar, making it suitable for a quiet drink or date.

Alternatively, the relatively cheap drinks và music might also entice you to lớn stay till closing time (5 am, Thursday khổng lồ Saturday). Local and international DJs play a range of non-commercial electronic music, from deep house and techno to lớn funky disco beats. Situated across two floors, you"ll be able khổng lồ get your dose of underground & indie vibes whilst enjoying the 360-degree panoramic views of Ho đưa ra Minh City. And for the fairer sex, get down there on a Tuesday night for ladies night, where you"ll enjoy không tính phí drinks all night to lớn your heart"s content.

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Address: 104 nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, thành phố Ho đưa ra Minh CityPrice range: $Available for walk-ins

6. Coffe Des Stagiares

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Boasting a rooftop dotted with colourful flights and stunning views of the Saigon River & Landmark 81 // Photo onCafe Des Stagiares

Literally translated as “the cà phê of trainees,” Le Café des Stagiaires works with the concept of hiring trainees who want lớn learn how khổng lồ run a restaurant. Part of theirjob is to serve appetizing French và Belgian fare by Parisian Chef Milan Lam including Planchette, a cold cut platter with cheese, foie gras and liver paté, và mince as well as Steak Frites, Duck Confit Parmentier, French fries, burgers, croquetas & more.

Boasting a rooftop dotted with colourful flights and stunning views of the Saigon River and Landmark 81, Le Café des Stagiaires is also the first bar in Vietnam to lớn serve Duvel Moortgat Brewery"s portfolio, the iconic Belgian beer company. At night, the tables make way for a dance floor where you can groove to the live tunes by some of Vietnam"s vị trí cao nhất local DJs.

Address: 10 Street N.54, Thao Dien, District 2.Price range: $$Available for walk-ins

7. Social Club Rooftop Bar

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The social club rooftop bar features a fully open-air bar & infinity rooftop pool // Photo onSocial Club Rooftop Bar

Perched on top of the hotel Des Artes, the social club rooftop bar features a fully open-air bar & infinity rooftop pool - the highest in Ho bỏ ra Minh City. Striking the right balance between chill and upbeat, the DJs tunes ensure this venue is great for winding down và revving up.

French-inspired craft cocktails offer you quality drinks inspired by French perfumes, such as tháng Paris (Absolut Raspberry, fresh lime, raspberries, & cinnamon syrup) và Black Opium (Glenlivet 12 yr, Martell VSOP, Chambord, & cold brew coffee).

With a relaxed dress code và unpretentious furnishing, the feel is more casual than other rooftop bars mentioned in this list.

Address: MGallery Saigon, Floor 24, 76-78 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Quận 3, thành phố Hồ Chí MinhPrice range: $$Available for walk-ins

8. Brick và Barrel

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A crowd favourite amongst expats and locals in Saigon // Photo onBrick and Barrel

A crowd favourite amongst expats and locals in Saigon - and for good reason. This spacious, casual & laidback rooftop bar located in the heart of District 1 is the perfect go-to for anyone looking to unwind with a beer after work, celebrate a momentous occasion with friends or a corporate team get together.

Serving up craft beer towers, mouthwatering burgers, lip-smacking bar snacks such as jalapeno poppers, cheesy fries và chunky onion rings as well as wood-fired pizza, there"s something for everyone at Brick & Barrel. The space is perfectly designed for large groups and features huge timber tables, a stage with a microphone and large TVs interspersed throughout the space for sports fans looking khổng lồ catch the game!

Address: 114-152 Calmette, Phường Nguyễn Thái Bình, Quận 1, Ho bỏ ra Minh CityPrice range: $Available for walk-ins

9. The Majestic - Breeze Sky Bar

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The hotel Majestic Saigon takes you back to the colonial days of French Indochina // Photo on The Majestic - Breeze Sky Bar

One of the most iconic bars in Ho bỏ ra Minh City, Breeze Sky Bar is located on the 5th floor of the khách sạn Majestic Saigon, an old French colonial building, which will take you back to the days of Indochina. It was, after all, a favourite watering hole of Thomas Fowler, the cynical main character in The Quiet American, Graham Greene"s acclaimed novel mix in 1950s Old Saigon.

Its drinks evoke romantic notions of the past, with the "Happy Saigon", one of its signature cocktails, dating back to lớn the 1920s. Live Flamenco and Latin music pervades the nighttime air và is the perfect accompaniment to gaze out at the passing tankers & sunset glowing over the Saigon River. Unlike many rooftop bars, Breeze Sky Bar is xuất hiện from morning to evening, making it a great location for brunch và daytime alfresco dining.

After your visit, stroll along nearby Nguyen Hue Walking Street, where you"ll be flung back into the midst of modern Ho bỏ ra Minh City, wondering if it was all a dream.

Address: hotel Majestic, tp Hồ Chí Minh, Quận 1, Đồng Khởi, 3 - 5 (Khach sanPrice range: $Available for walk-ins

Get Ready For A Night In The Stars!

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Zion Sky Lounge và Dining

Whether it"s lớn take in the evening view with a quiet one or to rage until 3 am, Saigon"s rooftop bars have got you covered. & as lockdown eases, be sure you xuất hiện the wallet up and treat yourself by getting lớn one of our đứng top 8 rooftop bars recommendations.

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