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HO CHI MINH NIGHTLIFE

WHAT TO DO AT NIGHT IN HO CHI MINH

Ho Chi Minh City’s entertainment industry is growing fast, though it’s still not a city for round-the-clock entertainment – most places close soon after midnight. But what’s available is quality fun.

There is a wide variety of pubs and bars, especially in the city center, and the number of discos and clubs with regular live music is booming.

Some of these are must-visits for newcomers, especially those traveling alone who may want to make new friends and meet local people. 

 

 

America Discotheque

Arguably the largest nightclub in Vietnam, America Discotheque is popular with both locals and tourists. Every night house DJs spin electro and techno tunes in the main area. There is a separate karaoke room.

Location: An Duong Plaza, District 5 
Tel: +848 3833 6688

 

Apocalypse Now

This club and disco is probably the best known entertainment venue in Ho Chi Minh City. It is not big but it has all the essentials – dance floor, pool table, bar and sitting area.

Address: 2C Thi Sach Street, District 1 
Tel: +84 8 825 6124

 

Café Latin

Café Latin is a popular venue among both expats and travelers. Stylish and comfortable, it has a huge TV which is used to screen a multitude of favourite sports events including Formula 1 and rugby and soccer matches.

Address: 19-21 Dong Du St 
Tel: 08-822-6363

 

Catwalk Karaoke

 

Experience a chance to sing and dance like your favorite stars or idols at Catwalk karaoke, l9ocated at International Tourist Club, inside New World Hotel Saigon. Karaoke is one of the favorite hobbies of many Asians and the Vietnamese are no exception. So give it a try and you might discovery a brand new hobby too!

 

Opening Hours: Nightly from 20:00 onwards 
Location: New World Hotel Saigon on Le Lai Street, District 1 
Tel: +84 (0) 8 3824 3760

 

Go 2

This colorful bar/nightclub is a favourite with travelers. Good sounds, seating indoors and out, a pool table and live music later in the evening. The menu is mainly international with a few Asian dishes. It is in backpacker central.

Address: 187 De Tham Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1 
Tel: +848 3836 9575

 

Gossip Club

 

Part of the Dai Nam Hotel, Gossip Club is home to DJ Stanley, the former winner of the Heineken Thirst Competition, who plays techno and house tunes here nightly.

 

 

 

Location: 79 Tran Hung Dao, District 1 
Tel: +848 3824 2602

 

Ho Chi Minh Casinos

Gambling is banned for Vietnamese citizens but it is open to all foreigners. If you feel like trying your luck, visit some of the casino facilities in HCMC. You will be amazing with the quality of games rooms and gaming machines available here including roulette, blackjack, slot and horseracing machines.

Check out Club 21 at Mövenpick Saigon Hotel in Phu Nhuan District and Club Vegas at Caravelle Hotel, Lam Son Square, District 1 as well as Chats at New World Hotel Saigon in District 1

Opening Hours: Varies but usually from 11:00 till late

 

International Tourist Club

This perennial favourite, which is located in the New World Hotel Saigon, boasts a catwalk disco and cosy lounge and karaoke rooms.

Location: 76 Le Lai, District 1 
Tel: +848 3824 3760

 

Lush

 

Ho Chi Minh City clubbers flock here to listen to a variety of beats, from electro to hip-hop to Latin and classic. Lush features sleek and stylish decor and is popular with locals and expats alike.

Location: 2 Ly Tu Trong, District 1 
Tel: +848 3824 249

 

 

M Bar

 

M Bar on the 8th floor of the Majestic Hotel Saigon boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the Saigon River. A Flamenco band plays here every night from 21:00.

 

 

 

Location: 1 Dong Khoi, District 1 
Tel: +848 3829 5517

 

Park Lounge

Park Lounge is part of the Park Hyatt Hotel and is a great place to go if you like jazz, which is performed there nightly from 20:00 onwards. Also features local and international musicians regularly. Smart dress required.

Location: 2 Lam Son Square, District 1 
Tel: +848 3824 1234

 

Q Bar Ho Chi Minh

 

Q Bar, which has been one of the leading bars in Saigon since the 1990s, is a stylish hangout for sophisticated locals and expats. The drinks list caters to just about every taste. 

 

 

 

Address: 7 Cong Truong Lam Son St, on the ground floor of the Opera House. 
Tel: +848 3823 3479