When it comes to nightlife, Hanoi knows how to deliver. The Vietnamese capital has been quietly brewing a vibrant cocktail culture, mixing timeless classics with experimental craft creations. Whether you prefer your drinks with a view, hidden behind a secret door, or paired with a live jazz soundtrack, the cocktail bars in Hanoi offer a little something for everyone.

Here are seven cocktail bars you cannot miss on your next Hanoi bar crawl:

6:00 p.m. – Workshop14

Industrial-chic interiors, moody lighting, and a menu that fuses mixology with molecular gastronomy – Workshop14 is for those who love a little theatre with their tipple. Expect signature cocktails that showcase local ingredients in unexpected ways.

Workshop14
6 Ng. 5 P. Từ Hoa, Quảng An, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Contact: +84 934 446 669
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7:30 p.m. – Kumquat Tree Speakeasy Bar

Finding the Kumquat Tree is half the fun – you’ll need a reservation to get the secret entry code. Inside, expect a cosy space and a menu that balances inventive cocktails with understated Vietnamese flavours.

Kumquat Tree Speakeasy Bar
63 Ng. 52 Đ. Tô Ngọc Vân, Nhật Tân, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
Contact: +84 969 463 525
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8:30 p.m. – The Haflington

Step into The Haflington and you’ll feel transported to a quirky museum-bar hybrid, with vintage decor and oddities lining the shelves. The drinks list is inventive yet approachable, making this a favourite hangout for locals and travellers alike.

The Haflington
94 P. Hàng Mã, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Contact: +84 879 499 094
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9:30 p.m. – Ne Cocktail Bar

A name that’s synonymous with Hanoi’s craft cocktail scene, Ne Cocktail Bar is intimate, stylish, and always buzzing. Their bartender-led tasting flights are the perfect way to discover new flavour profiles.

Ne Cocktail Bar
3B P. Tống Duy Tân, Hàng Bông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Contact: +84 816 600 998
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10:30 p.m. – Bamboo Bar

Located within the iconic Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Bamboo Bar is a sophisticated open-air lounge overlooking the hotel’s courtyard pool. Come for the colonial charm, stay for the signature Metropole Martini.

Bamboo Bar
15 P. Ngô Quyền, Tràng Tiền, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
Contact: +84 24 3826 6919
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11:30 p.m. – Moon Men Cocktail Bar

A fresh face on Hanoi’s nightlife scene, Moon Men brings a retro-futuristic aesthetic to the city’s cocktail game. Think cosmic-inspired drinks and neon-lit interiors that make for perfect Instagram moments.

Moon Men Cocktail Bar
No 3 P. Ấu Triệu, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 10000, Vietnam
Contact: +84 834 226 868
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12:30 a.m. – Polite & Co.

Hanoi’s first speakeasy bar, Polite & Co. is a timeless establishment. Its classic cocktails, leather armchairs, and vintage jazz playlist make it the ideal spot to wind down your bar crawl in style.

Polite & Co.
5b Ngõ Bảo Khánh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, 111000, Vietnam
Contact: +84 968 949 606
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Final Sip

Exploring cocktail bars in Hanoi is one of the best ways to experience the city’s evolving creative spirit. Each bar tells its own story – whether it’s through the ingredients they source, the atmosphere they create, or the history they embody. Next time you’re in the capital, skip the ordinary and go on a proper bar crawl.

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