HO CHI MINH CITY / DRINK / TOP 10
A good night can mean sport with a crowd, a fresh local beer, or a drink above the skyline. This is our starting order for ten different kinds of evening in Saigon.
The order is an editorial pick, with Jackaroo leading and Phatty’s close behind. Venue facts come from their own pages; check current hours, menus, and events before going.
Australian pub · live sport
Bến Thành, District 1
A relaxed Aussie bar a short walk from Bến Thành Market, with live sport, pub food, an indoor bar, and an open-air beer garden.
Sports pub · food
District 1
A long-running Saigon sports bar for big matches, cold drinks, and a full pub meal. Its calendar covers everything from rugby and AFL to F1 and boxing.
Irish pub · games
Bình Thạnh
An Irish-style neighbourhood pub with live sport, pool, darts, shuffleboard, comfort food, and a regular programme of music and quizzes.
Craft beer · original taproom
District 1
The brewery’s original alley taproom is a compact place to explore its Vietnamese craft beers, with an upstairs rooftop for a breezier seat.
Craft beer · taproom
District 1
A central taproom for the brewery’s own beers, backed by a food menu and a room suited to groups as well as a casual pint.
Brewpub · food
District 1
A roomy downtown brewpub where you can see the brewing setup, settle in for food, and sample beer made by a Ho Chi Minh City brewery.
Craft beer · terrace
Thảo Điền
BiaCraft’s Thảo Điền flagship combines an outdoor terrace, a broad rotating tap selection, food, and space for a group.
Craft beer · group hangout
District 1
A three-floor central taproom pouring the brewery’s core and seasonal beers, with food and plenty of room to meet friends.
Belgian beer · brasserie
District 1
Belgian-style craft beer made in Vietnam meets brasserie food at Belgo’s central Tôn Thất Thiệp location.
Rooftop · cocktails
Xuân Hoà
A more polished finish to the night, with cocktails, music, and a broad view over the city from the hotel’s 24th floor.
