Best bars in Da Nang: our Top 10.

This is a personal ranking of ten different Da Nang nights out, from riverside pubs to beachfront beer and rooftop cocktails. Pick the atmosphere that fits your trip.

The order is an editorial choice. Venue details come from their own websites; check current hours, menus, events, and entry arrangements before going. Venue photos below are illustrative and credited.

1. 01

   Riverside pub · live sport

   Bamboo 2 Bar

   Bạch Đằng · Hải Châu

   

   Bamboo 2 Bar takes the first place in our Da Nang ranking for its easy mix of pub atmosphere and city location. The bar sits at 216 Bạch Đằng, close to the Hàn River and Dragon Bridge, so it is simple to pair a drink with an evening walk along the waterfront. Its own website describes cold beer, cocktails, food, music, live sport, and an upstairs pool table. Those are familiar pub ingredients, but together they give different groups a reason to settle in.

   Bamboo 2 says its music leans toward classic rock, eighties and nineties favourites, with room for customer requests. It also advertises multiple televisions and access to a range of international sports, including football, rugby, cricket, and motorsport. That does not guarantee every fixture will be shown, so contact the team if a particular game is the reason for your visit. The menu covers drinks and pub food, making this an option for dinner rather than a brief stop between restaurants. If you are travelling with a group, asking ahead about a table and a screen is worthwhile.

   The best way to enjoy Bamboo 2 is to arrive without a complicated plan. Start with a drink near the river, move upstairs for a game of pool if you feel like it, and stay when the music or conversation is good. The relaxed style makes it a useful first Da Nang bar for visitors who want a familiar place before exploring more specialised cocktail rooms and rooftops.

   Go for

   A relaxed riverside pub night with sport, music, and conversation.

   Find it

   216 Bạch Đằng, Đà Nẵng

   Good to know

   Ask staff about the match you want to watch; the schedule changes.

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2. 02

   Tiki speakeasy · cocktails

   MAKARA

   Hải Châu

   

   MAKARA is the most distinctive cocktail stop on this list. At 162A Nguyễn Chí Thanh, it presents itself as a Vietnamese American tiki speakeasy inside an old house in central Da Nang. The venue says its drinks and design draw on Vietnamese culture and storytelling, rather than treating a tropical cocktail as a generic beach souvenir. That concept makes it a good place to spend time with the menu. Read the descriptions, ask what ingredients are in a drink, and choose one that sounds interesting to you.

   According to MAKARA, the bar serves handcrafted cocktails and mocktails using fruit and both local and imported ingredients. Lounge seating and private rooms make the setting suitable for a date, a small celebration, or friends who want to talk over several rounds. It is a different pace from a sports pub or a large rooftop party. If your group needs a particular kind of seating, contact the bar before turning up. The current drinks and room arrangements are more useful than older photographs or menus because creative cocktail programs can change frequently. Non drinkers can still take part in the visit by asking about the mocktail choices.

   MAKARA ranks highly because it gives Da Nang nightlife a character of its own. The room, presentation, and cocktail idea are all part of the reason to visit, but the most practical advice is simple: leave enough time to enjoy the place. It is better as a deliberate stop than a hurried drink before a reservation elsewhere.

   Go for

   Inventive tropical cocktails and a longer conversation.

   Find it

   162A Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Đà Nẵng

   Good to know

   The entrance is understated; use the exact address when navigating.

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3. 03

   Sports pub · Irish food

   Shamrock Sports Bar

   An Thượng

   

   Shamrock Sports Bar is a natural choice for visitors staying around An Thượng who want a straightforward pub evening. Its published address is 11 An Thượng 32, and the venue describes itself as a meeting place for travellers and local regulars. Multiple large screens, a pool table, drinks, and home cooked food make it a flexible choice: a group can begin with a game and stay for dinner, while a solo traveller can take a seat and follow the sport.

   The food is a part of its identity. The bar highlights comfort dishes such as shepherd’s pie and Irish stew alongside the drinks. That makes it useful when you want a full meal rather than a cocktail followed by a search for dinner. Live music nights and barbecues also appear in the venue’s description, although the event calendar can change. If a particular match, performance, or dish matters, check directly with staff before you travel. It is especially helpful to ask about an overseas game that starts at an unusual local time. Published opening claims should also be verified close to your visit.

   Shamrock earns its rank through reliability of format rather than spectacle. You know the kind of evening it is built to offer: screens, familiar food, a pool game, and room for conversation. It provides a contrast to Da Nang’s beachfront lounges and high rise bars, and may suit a group that wants everyone to feel comfortable without a dress code or a sunset booking.

   Go for

   A match, pool, and hearty pub food near the beach district.

   Find it

   11 An Thượng 32, Đà Nẵng

   Good to know

   Confirm the fixture and food service directly if either is central to your night.

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4. 04

   Craft beer · beachfront

   East West Brewing Da Nang

   Mỹ Khê Beach

   

   East West Brewing’s Da Nang taproom brings Vietnamese craft beer to the edge of Mỹ Khê Beach. The venue describes its 1A Võ Nguyên Giáp location as a beachfront place for its own brews, ocean views, and seafood. It is a sensible choice when you want the beach to remain part of the evening without moving to a cocktail lounge.

   East West says its core range spans lighter, refreshing styles and more hop forward beers, and its taprooms can feature special pours. Ask staff what is on tap that day instead of assuming a beer seen on an older menu will still be available. Sharing a few styles can be more interesting than ordering the familiar option immediately. The venue also positions its Da Nang food around the coast, so it works for a longer stop with dinner. Check the current menu if seafood or a specific dietary need is important to your group. On a windy or rainy night, seating conditions may shape the visit.

   The brewery makes this list because it connects a beer focused outing to one of Da Nang’s defining landscapes. It can be the destination for a leisurely afternoon that turns into evening, or the first drink before exploring the nearby beach district. The Roof is located above East West at the same street number and appears separately later in this ranking; make sure you choose the taproom entrance if beer is your goal. Use the official page for current hours and bookings, and verify details before travelling.

   Go for

   Vietnamese craft beer with a beachfront setting.

   Find it

   1A Võ Nguyên Giáp, Đà Nẵng

   Good to know

   The Roof occupies an upper floor at the same address; choose the ground level taproom.

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5. 05

   Local craft beer · food

   BREWHAHA Central

   Hải Châu

   

   BREWHAHA Central is a city side craft beer option at 16 Thái Phiên. The venue says it represents 5 Elements Brewing Co., a Da Nang brewery, and pairs the beers with a menu shaped by Vietnamese ingredients and food traditions. That local connection is the main reason to add it to a visitor’s bar shortlist. A glass here can introduce you to a beer made in the city, while the kitchen offers enough reason to make the stop part of dinner. The central address is convenient if your evening is already based around Hải Châu rather than the beach.

   The BREWHAHA site lists several Da Nang branches, including a seaside location and another by the river. This ranking refers specifically to the Central taproom on Thái Phiên, so use the street address when choosing a map pin or arranging transport. Ask which 5 Elements beers are available on the day and let staff guide you if you are unfamiliar with a style. Beer selection and food menus can shift, so a current recommendation at the bar is more useful than an old photograph of the taps. If you have dietary requirements, check the kitchen options directly.

   BREWHAHA earns its place by offering a beer and food story tied to Da Nang itself. It suits friends who want to sample several pours, compare favourites, and stay for a meal, as well as a traveller looking for a single approachable craft beer. The atmosphere is more focused on tasting and dining than on a major televised match or nightclub music.

   Go for

   Trying Da Nang brewed beer with a proper meal.

   Find it

   16 Thái Phiên, Đà Nẵng

   Good to know

   BREWHAHA has several branches; this entry is for 16 Thái Phiên.

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6. 06

   Cocktails · live music

   The 1920’s Lounge

   Hải Châu

   

   The 1920’s Lounge brings a vintage mood to a night in central Da Nang. At 53 Trần Quốc Toản, the venue describes an Art Deco inspired room built around cocktails, wine, and live performance. Its own site says the music programme changes from night to night, covering jazz, ballads, pop, funk, and R&B. That variety makes the venue a stronger choice when you plan around a particular artist or style.

   The menu published by the lounge includes named signature cocktails, spirits, wine, and small dishes. The current selection may differ by the time you visit, so ask the team what is available and whether food service will continue through the performance. The room is meant to feel theatrical and intimate, which can be excellent for a date or a small group, but less suited to a quiet conversation during the music. If you care about seeing the stage, ask about seating when reserving. The venue’s page is the best place to confirm the evening programme and booking details.

   This lounge ranks because it offers something more deliberate than simply finding the nearest bar. The design and music give the visit a beginning, middle, and end; you can choose a show, order a drink, and stay for the set. It also gives visitors an alternative to both beachfront parties and pub screens. Use the exact Trần Quốc Toản address when navigating, check current opening hours, and decide whether the night’s music matches your group. The illustrative photo below represents the mood of a lounge, not this particular venue.

   Go for

   Cocktails and a live performance in a vintage style room.

   Find it

   53 Trần Quốc Toản, Đà Nẵng

   Good to know

   Look at the current performance calendar before booking a table.

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7. 07

   Beachfront rooftop · DJs

   The Roof Da Nang

   Mỹ Khê Beach

   

   The Roof Da Nang is a third floor lounge above East West Brewing at 1A Võ Nguyên Giáp, overlooking Mỹ Khê Beach. Its official page describes a venue that changes character through the day: an ocean facing place for an afternoon drink, then a busier rooftop with DJs after dark. That makes it useful for visitors who want a view but do not want to commit to a formal hotel bar. You can plan around daylight and the sea, or turn up later when the music is the main draw. The venue lists cocktails, mocktails, and food, so it can support a longer visit.

   According to the venue, DJs play on several nights of the week and the music style varies. Check the current programme if you want a quiet conversation or a particular kind of party. The Roof also publishes different arrangements for bookings and walk ins depending on the time, so read those details before planning a group evening. Weather matters at any open air rooftop, especially one facing the coast.

   The Roof earns a place alongside East West even though they share an address, because the experiences are different. The ground level brewery is a beer led stop; upstairs, the view, cocktails, and music shape the night. That distinction is useful when deciding where to meet friends. Use the third floor address and the official website for current hours, events, and seating guidance. If the view is central to your plans, ask what tables are available rather than assuming every position has the same outlook.

   Go for

   A beachfront view that becomes a livelier night out.

   Find it

   3rd floor, 1A Võ Nguyên Giáp, Đà Nẵng

   Good to know

   It is on the third floor above East West Brewing; check table policies.

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8. 08

   Hotel rooftop · river view

   Brilliant Top Bar

   Bạch Đằng · Hải Châu

   

   Brilliant Top Bar offers a high view from the 17th floor of Brilliant Hotel at 162 Bạch Đằng. The hotel describes an open rooftop looking across the Hàn River and the city, with drinks and an Asian European fusion menu. It is a good choice when you want the skyline to be part of dinner or an early evening drink. Compared with a street level pub, the visit is more about choosing a table and taking in the surroundings. Arrive with enough light to see the river before the buildings and bridges begin to glow after dark.

   The official page mentions signature drinks, wine, fusion dishes, and live music on certain evenings. Programmes and menus may change, so confirm both if they are important to your plans. A rooftop reservation can help when you are visiting with a group or hoping for a particular view. Weather is another practical consideration: an open setting feels different during rain or strong wind. The hotel lists its own hours and booking contact on the venue page, which is more reliable than a copied schedule elsewhere.

   Brilliant makes the top ten because it balances a memorable perspective with the convenience of a hotel restaurant bar. It can suit a couple, a family group, or friends who want to see Da Nang from above without moving on immediately for dinner. It is also on Bạch Đằng, allowing you to combine the visit with a riverside walk. Search for Brilliant Hotel, 162 Bạch Đằng, then follow directions to the 17th floor.

   Go for

   A city and Hàn River view with dinner available.

   Find it

   17th floor, Brilliant Hotel, 162 Bạch Đằng, Đà Nẵng

   Good to know

   Find the Brilliant Hotel entrance and ask for the 17th floor.

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9. 09

   Bar and eatery · barbecue

   Dirty Fingers

   Bắc Mỹ An

   

   Dirty Fingers is a bar and eatery for people who want their drinks with a serious meal. At 404–406 Võ Nguyên Giáp, the venue now centres on Texas style barbecue, while its own history says it began as a bar serving finger food. That combination makes it a practical stop for a group with mixed priorities: one person may be choosing dinner, another a beer, and another a place to keep talking after the plates are cleared.

   The venue highlights smoked barbecue and publishes its current food information on its own site. If a particular cut, dish, or special is the reason for your visit, check availability before travelling. A barbecue kitchen works differently from a small cocktail bar; arriving hungry is part of the appeal, but the food may take the lead over a late night drinking programme. Its site also gives current opening and contact details. Use those rather than assuming an older travel listing has the latest schedule.

   Dirty Fingers earns its spot because not every great bar night needs a rooftop or a tasting flight. Sometimes the best plan is a relaxed table, a drink, and food everyone has been looking forward to. It gives the ranking a more substantial dinner option and a change of pace from cocktails and live music. Look for the 404–406 Võ Nguyên Giáp address in maps, check the latest menu, and decide whether you are going mainly to eat or to linger over a drink. The photo shown here is illustrative and does not depict the restaurant.

   Go for

   A casual drink with a substantial barbecue meal.

   Find it

   404–406 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Đà Nẵng

   Good to know

   This is a food led bar; check the current menu and game schedule.

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10. 10

    Rooftop lounge · nightlife

    SKY36

    Hàn River

    

    SKY36 is the large scale rooftop night out in this Da Nang guide. The venue places itself on the upper floors of Novotel Danang Premier Han River at 36–38 Bạch Đằng and describes panoramic city views, cocktails, DJs, and events. It is designed for a different mood from a quiet pub or small cocktail room. If you want height, lights, and music to anchor the night, SKY36 is the obvious candidate.

    The programme is a reason to plan ahead. SKY36 publishes DJ and event times on its website, but these can change for private functions, holidays, or special nights. Check the current calendar, entry arrangements, and any booking terms before setting out. If your group wants conversation, consider an earlier part of the evening or another bar on this list; after the music starts, the atmosphere is more energetic. A view is also sensitive to weather and seating position. Ask the venue what is available if the panorama is the main reason for your reservation.

    SKY36 closes the top ten because a Da Nang drinks guide should include a full rooftop party option alongside the smaller local bars. It will not suit every traveller, but for a celebration or a night built around DJs, it fills a clear role. Treat the ranking as a way to choose the atmosphere that fits you, not a claim that every venue works for every evening. Use the official SKY36 page to check current opening, event details, and the route into the Novotel building before you go.

    Go for

    A high energy rooftop night above the Hàn River.

    Find it

    Novotel Danang Premier Han River, 36–38 Bạch Đằng, Đà Nẵng

    Good to know

    Check the current entry, booking, and event terms with the venue.

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