Hoi An's 10 Best Revelry Places Not to Be Missed

The ancient streets of Hoi An seem incredibly picturesque in the daylight, but as the sun sets, the Old Town is filled with a completely different atmosphere. Trendy bistros, cafes, bars with live music and art salons come to life. The streets of the ancient city and the smooth surface of the river turn into a stage flooded with illumination for the demonstration of traditional folk dances, original costumes, lighted candles floating on the water.

Of course, this is not Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, but even in comparison with them, Hoi An can be called the center of Vietnam's nightlife. It is believed that they sell the cheapest beer and offer the most interesting activities for every taste. In most Vietnamese cities, entertainment establishments have a reduced work schedule, but this does not apply to Hoi An - here tourists can have fun almost until the morning.

The only advice: do not dress up too pretentiously and defiantly. Locals adhere to traditional values, their feelings should not be offended. Otherwise, there are no obstacles for those who want to have a good time.

Where should you definitely visit to get a lot of positive emotions and impressions?

1. Beer Dive Bar

One of the most popular bars in Hoi An, which belongs to the local diving center Cham Island. Fans of boat trips and diving, native Vietnamese and vacationers gather here. It offers a dance floor, billiard tables, cozy sofas under the roof and tables in the garden, Internet cafe. In the bar you can smoke a hookah and listen to different music - from meditation acoustics to hard rock.

Dive Bar is not just a beer bar. Here visitors will be offered a wide range of local or imported alcoholic beverages, including wines and whiskeys. A special master class is at the service of tourists - everyone can independently prepare a cocktail to their liking under the guidance of an experienced barista.

Opening hours: 10 pm to 3 am

Average bill: 25,000 - 110,000 VND

2. Q-Bar

The bar with the uncomplicated name Q is a luxurious place that attracts local and visiting celebrities, bohemians, wealthy tourists and those Vietnamese citizens who have an income level that allows them to visit such stylish establishments. It is famous for its unusual menu, which includes quite exotic snacks, and a rich wine list. The interior is designed in oriental style: long wooden tables, sofas with silk pillows, paper lanterns, cozy armchairs. It plays mainly rhythmic electronic music, and the dance floor is illuminated with red and blue flashing lights of LED lamps.

Opening hours: 11-30 pm to 3 am

Average bill: 50,000 - 150,000 VND

3. Zero Sea Mile Beach Club

Having fun on the beach is a great option for those who have not yet used up their energy reserves by the time the usual bars and restaurants close. It is in Zero Sea Mile that the wildest parties are held with loud music and alcohol. The main local "trick" is a huge dance floor, which is guaranteed to accommodate everyone.

Opening hours: from 12 noon to 4 am

Average bill: 25,000 - 100,000 VND

4. White Marble Wine Bar

White Marble translates as "White marble", and its atmosphere is fully consistent with such a stylish name with a claim to elitism. The bar is considered one of the most upscale establishments in Hoi An. Its pride is a magnificent interior, which successfully combines elements of antiquity and modern trends. These are marble floors and bar stools, vintage photographs and bright pillows, and also wooden wall shelves, with the help of which bottles of collection wines are displayed to the public. Drinks can be tasted - a serving of alcoholic "nectar" in a decorated glass will cost 50,000 dong.

If you do not consider yourself a gourmet, you can limit yourself to something more familiar - in the bar, those who wish will be poured whiskey, vodka, rum and other types of alcohol. The charm of the evening is added by unobtrusive jazz music, which sounds in a light background.

Opening hours: from early morning to 11 pm

Average bill: 30,000 - 130,000 VND

5. Tam Tam

A place of entertainment with a very friendly and democratic atmosphere. People gather here to have a drink with soft music, chat with random interlocutors or meet a good friend. The bar is located in an old, rather colorful building, and the tables on the balconies are considered the most popular.

Opening hours: 8 pm to 2 am

Average check: 30,000 - 120,000 VND

6. Bar Before And Now

The name "Before and Now" hints at the universal concept of this institution. Here you can relax for a couple of minutes, drinking a sip of tequila, or spend a few hours on the dance floor until your legs hurt. The clientele is the most diverse, motley. Many are attracted to the bar by regularly held promotions, for example, “two drinks for the price of one” during strictly allotted “happy” hours.

Opening hours: 6 pm to 12 pm the next day

Average bill: 40,000 - 120,000 VND

7. Cafe 96

A great place for romantics, experimenters and tourists on a budget. Here you can have a great bite to eat, choosing inexpensive dishes of authentic cuisine from the menu, and drink a glass of beer. Additional bonuses are a magnificent view of the river, a rustic-style interior and a nostalgic atmosphere of the end of the last century.

Opening hours: 9 am to 10 pm

Average check: 20,000 - 80,000 VND

8Japanese Covered Bridge

This entertainment is of a completely different plan. It involves leisurely walks that help you feel the spirit of the Old City. The Japanese bridge is considered the heart of Hoi An, such a kind of must have for tourists. If during the day it looks simply beautiful, then at night it shakes to the core due to the radiance of bright light flooding the ancient structure. It is on the bridge that couples and newlyweds are photographed most often. And here you can also buy flashlights sold by local children.

9. Food Tours in Hoi An

Do not want to be limited to visiting only the most popular cafes, restaurants, bars? Then you should take part in a walking gastronomic tour. It usually lasts for several hours: under the guidance of a local guide, gourmets go around dozens of various establishments and street vendors, tasting exclusively national dishes. In particular, Hoi An Hotel organizes four-hour night tours. They are especially advised to "beginner" tourists who cannot yet decide on their taste preferences.

10. Playing Bai Choi near Hoi An Bridge

Absolutely non-trivial entertainment that helps foreigners plunge headlong into the ocean of cultural traditions of Vietnam. Players gather near Hoi An Bridge every evening. All participants take three cards with the names of legendary characters, and the "masters of the game" start songs-tales based on the national epic. Each performance ends by calling out one of the names written on the cards. If all your cards are "played" during Bai Choi, you will receive a special souvenir prize.

Many tourists note that Hoi An's nightlife is much more interesting and richer than daytime. The main thing is to have enough energy and strength to absorb to the drop the whole atmosphere of this delightful ancient city!