The best cocktail bars Hanoi

Close to the Old Quarter, on the street leading from the old gate of the Thang Long citadel, this bar is a place to discover. With its hushed ambience, subdued lighting and chic, modern decor, you can sit in the dining room or at the bar to enjoy classic and original cocktails. The emphasis is on local produce, with which they create unique elixirs. The wine list is limited but of high quality. Drinks can be accompanied by cheese and charcuterie boards. Bands perform regularly. Recommended.

Located south of Lake Hoàn Kiêm, you'll need a bit of cunning to flush out this bar in the speakeasy tradition. To get there, take a brick tunnel leading to a blue door... Inside, you'll discover a charming venue, attentive staff and, above all, a comprehensive cocktail menu. Old Fashioned, Negroni or the signature cocktail, the choice is vast. Live music on Sundays. Chic but affordable.

A confidential address, discreet but very well placed, opposite St. Joseph's Cathedral. Housed in a typical old Hanoi house, upstairs and under the roofs, accessible via a concealed entrance, you can feel the patina of time enhanced by a warm, intimate decor. The French-style bar invites you to enjoy an aperitif or one of the excellent cocktails on offer... The unusual, old-fashioned setting alone is worth a visit.

In the heart of the Old Quarter, finding this establishment is no easy task, situated in a maze of alleys in the purest Hanoi tradition. However, a notice board placed outside the bar makes it easy to find. When you enter the bar, the world changes and you're transported back to the days of Prohibition. Excellent cocktails, cigar cellar, hushed atmosphere, discreet music, attentive staff... A pleasant place to have a drink after dinner. Superb.