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1. Apocalypse Now
- Very few people actually rave about Apocalypse Now, Hanoi's sole after-hours venue, which boldly blends a Vietnamese and foreign clientele in an... read more
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2. Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
Shows are thrice daily at 5:15, 6:30, and 8pm. This might sound like one for the kids, but there is something enchanting about the lighthearted...
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4. The Spotted Cow
Just next to Al Fresco's, The Spotted Cow is a good choice for a night out with the boys: It's just drinkin', darts, and English Premiere League...
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5. Restaurant Bobby Chin's
Worldly Mr. Chinn can serve up just about any cocktail; I dare you to stump him or his staff. This chic restaurant bordering the southern edge...
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7. R & R Tavern
American-owned R & R Tavern is the best place in town for a taste of classic rock and a chance to meet up with expats who dig it. They have live...
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8. Bao Khanh Street
For nightlife geared to the expat or tourist, busy little Bao Khanh Street is a good place to start. Tucked behind a block of buildings down a...
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9. I-Box Bar and Cafe
On the western edge of the lake, I-Box Bar and Cafe is a great stop for a casual drink, dessert, or even a cigar. Inside the burgundy-draped interior...
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Hanoi nightlife is sedate compared to many places in Asia. The Vietnamese tend to retire and rise early and it shows. There are, however, opportunities to see opera performances or water puppetry shows and some of the better restaurants have 'cultural shows'. Musicians and dancers perform on a regular basis at some of the bigger hotels.
Hanoi locals frequent beer halls with plastic chairs and strange munchies but most foreigners, particularly women, will feel more comfortable in one of the smaller bars. Young people frequent the bars in Bao Khanh but these can be a bit rough and noisy so business travelers and older tourists are more likely to enjoy the Press Club or the R & R Tavern.
Karaoke bars with private rooms, plush sofas and slim attendants provide opportunities for frustrated singers. Nightclubs can be found scattered throughout the city but these cater mainly to locals. The top pick is Apocalypse Now. During weekdays, visitors can play free games of pool, but on weekend nights, all that takes place here is dancing, dancing, and more dancing. This is a late night place designed to recreate the feel of the old bunkers of the Vietnam War.
