It's that time. Offices close. shirts are untucked, and the city begins its quest to let loose. Fortunately, Saigon offers a nightlife rich in options.
6:00 PM
You've made it to the happiest hour of the day: that's right, happy hour. What could be sweeter? Luckily, Saigon is full of lively bars, many with deals to have you wash away your work day stress and strain.
Right in the heart of downtown, tucked away in a colonial building and secluded courtyard is the Refinery (74 Hai Ba Trung, D1). The laid-back patio surrounded by leafy plants and outfitted with wooden, colonial-style furniture and warm lighting is framed in the shadow of the imposing French-influenced structure. With its low, ambient lighting and mellow, mutted tones, the space is ideal for intimate discussions.
Right around the corner, Pacharan (97 Hai Ba Trung, D1) is a charming Spanish alternative with happy hour from 5-7 pm and free sangria all day very Sunday. There's no lovelier place to watch Saigon's mad rush hour than Paracharan's rooftop, with an open terrace overlooking one of the most insanely crowded corners of the city, as well as the Opera House and Park Hyatt Hotel. While plesing the eye with both its panoramic city views and stylish interior decoration, Pacharan's penthouse bar beckons with its luxirous lounge atmosphere and reputable wine collection.
8:00PM
Time for what Vietnamese expression terms "stomach drumming". Whether you are casual about your food or taste buds rule your life, Saigon offers literally thousands of options from local eateries to up market in ternational restaurants
Catergorised as a "continental" dining venue, Le Jardin (31 Thai Van Lung, D1) is a cozy petoe French restaurant hidden in the back garden of the IDECAF French cutural centre. While the indoor dining area offers all the charm of a country garden, a welcome respite from the city's busy street. The menu is small, yet every dish is meticulously crafted, a treat for the eyes and the palate. If you are not into their divinely fresh salads, which always bring me to my knees, the daily specials are always worth a bite.
10:00PM
Of course by this time, more drinking is probably in order, and the lusty red tones of Quin (31 Dong Du, D1) make it one of my favourites. Quin is artful in its luxyriousness, yet relaxing all the same. The chic glass in door bar houses a wide selection of wines from around the world, including some of the corner at the back of the bar or on the petile open terrace at the front. Located on Dong Du street, right in the centre of Saigon's up market entertainment district, Quin is the perfect place to mix with the city's glitterati while enjoying either glass of bubbly or an expertly mixed cocktail.
11:30PM
The night is getting on, and by now you should have drunk enough to drown your sorrows and bring any intellectual conversations to a halt. In other words, shall we dance? Here and everywhere around town, by 11:30, the dance floor is warming up. A new star worthy of mention is Cage Bar (3A Ton Duc Thang, D1). Having gained a certain notoriety back in his dasy at Manna, manager Florent Moncant has now bruoght his magic touch to Cage, turning it into one of the city's real hot spots. Thanks to to the manager's enthusiasm and charm. It has become a happening place with regular weekly and monthly DJ events where the temperature quickly reaches boiling point.
6:00 PM
You've made it to the happiest hour of the day: that's right, happy hour. What could be sweeter? Luckily, Saigon is full of lively bars, many with deals to have you wash away your work day stress and strain.
Right in the heart of downtown, tucked away in a colonial building and secluded courtyard is the Refinery (74 Hai Ba Trung, D1). The laid-back patio surrounded by leafy plants and outfitted with wooden, colonial-style furniture and warm lighting is framed in the shadow of the imposing French-influenced structure. With its low, ambient lighting and mellow, mutted tones, the space is ideal for intimate discussions.
Right around the corner, Pacharan (97 Hai Ba Trung, D1) is a charming Spanish alternative with happy hour from 5-7 pm and free sangria all day very Sunday. There's no lovelier place to watch Saigon's mad rush hour than Paracharan's rooftop, with an open terrace overlooking one of the most insanely crowded corners of the city, as well as the Opera House and Park Hyatt Hotel. While plesing the eye with both its panoramic city views and stylish interior decoration, Pacharan's penthouse bar beckons with its luxirous lounge atmosphere and reputable wine collection.
8:00PM
Time for what Vietnamese expression terms "stomach drumming". Whether you are casual about your food or taste buds rule your life, Saigon offers literally thousands of options from local eateries to up market in ternational restaurants
Catergorised as a "continental" dining venue, Le Jardin (31 Thai Van Lung, D1) is a cozy petoe French restaurant hidden in the back garden of the IDECAF French cutural centre. While the indoor dining area offers all the charm of a country garden, a welcome respite from the city's busy street. The menu is small, yet every dish is meticulously crafted, a treat for the eyes and the palate. If you are not into their divinely fresh salads, which always bring me to my knees, the daily specials are always worth a bite.
10:00PM
Of course by this time, more drinking is probably in order, and the lusty red tones of Quin (31 Dong Du, D1) make it one of my favourites. Quin is artful in its luxyriousness, yet relaxing all the same. The chic glass in door bar houses a wide selection of wines from around the world, including some of the corner at the back of the bar or on the petile open terrace at the front. Located on Dong Du street, right in the centre of Saigon's up market entertainment district, Quin is the perfect place to mix with the city's glitterati while enjoying either glass of bubbly or an expertly mixed cocktail.
11:30PM
The night is getting on, and by now you should have drunk enough to drown your sorrows and bring any intellectual conversations to a halt. In other words, shall we dance? Here and everywhere around town, by 11:30, the dance floor is warming up. A new star worthy of mention is Cage Bar (3A Ton Duc Thang, D1). Having gained a certain notoriety back in his dasy at Manna, manager Florent Moncant has now bruoght his magic touch to Cage, turning it into one of the city's real hot spots. Thanks to to the manager's enthusiasm and charm. It has become a happening place with regular weekly and monthly DJ events where the temperature quickly reaches boiling point.
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