Best Bars in Thao Dien: Cocktails, Whisky, Beer

This guide covers ten bars in and around Thao Dien where reviewers talk about the drinks: cocktail bars, a whisky bar, two rooftops and a craft beer bar. Every venue has at least 20 Google reviews.

Places that are mainly restaurants or cafes are left out, even when Google also lists them as a bar. Each description draws on the venue's listing and what reviewers write. Where our data has no opening hours or price range, the section says so.

Chênh Vênh Rooftop

Chênh Vênh Rooftop is a beer garden at 7 Đường số 54, An Khánh. The view comes up most often in reviews. Two reviewers praise the view of Landmark 81, and one says it looks especially good when the building's lights are on. Another describes an unassuming entrance tucked into the basement. One reviewer mentions music shows at some weekends, and another says the service was quick and the mood relaxed. It rates 4.9 on Google from 4,628 reviews. Our listing only has Monday hours, 4:30 PM to 12:30 AM. On Saturdays, the busiest time is around 9 PM.

Pasteur Street Craft Beer Thảo Điền

Pasteur Street Craft Beer Thảo Điền is a craft beer restaurant and bar at 120 Xuân Thủy. One reviewer mentions many kinds of draft beer and likes the original best. The snacks are described as a good range at reasonable prices. Two reviewers call the staff friendly, and a third calls the server attentive. One reviewer says the venue has several branches around the city. Another visited on a night with a loud Halloween party outside, and the group sat in the closed, air-conditioned area. The Google rating is 4.9 from 1,775 reviews. Our listing only has Tuesday hours, 4 PM to 11 PM, and Saturdays are busiest around 8 PM.

XÀO XẠC BAR

XÀO XẠC BAR is a cocktail bar at 1 Đường Số 47, An Khánh, rated 4.7 on Google from 516 reviews. Reviewers praise the cocktails as unique and well made, and one says the menu leans towards herbal and floral flavours. One reviewer praises the designed bar inside and the garden outside, which has small seating nooks. One reviewer calls the bartender knowledgeable and friendly, and another found the bar snacks decent. One reviewer warns that seating is limited if you have not booked. It is open 5 PM to 12 AM Monday to Thursday and 5 PM to 1 AM Friday to Sunday. Saturdays are busiest around 10 PM.

86 PROOF Whiskey Bar

86 PROOF Whiskey Bar is at 109 Xuân Thủy, An Khánh. It has a 4.5 rating on Google from 353 reviews. Reviewers praise the choice of whiskies, and one suggests building your own whisky flight. Two reviewers mention a happy hour that runs until 7 PM. Others name the yuzu moon, the whisky sour and a lychee rose sour among their favourite drinks, and one reviewer likes that you can design your own cocktail and name it. Another visited for a monthly chef series with cocktail pairings, and one mentions ladies night with live music on Wednesdays. It is open 4 PM to 1 AM Sunday to Wednesday and 4 PM to 2 AM Thursday to Saturday. Prices are about 200,000 to 300,000 VND per person. Saturdays are busiest around 7 PM.

Dram

Dram at 2 Đặng Hữu Phổ is listed as a bar, and reviewers return to its live jazz, its cocktails and its bartenders. Several praise the staff by name, and one reviewer says every one of their six drinks was outstanding. Another recommends the Trinidad Sourz and the Paper Plane, and calls the bar an authentic speakeasy. Two reviewers praise the jazz, and one says the place suits a date as well as a quiet night alone. One reviewer enjoyed the truffle fries. Google shows 4.9 from 339 reviews. It is open 6 PM to midnight every day. We do not have a price range for this venue.

No Honey, No Monkey

No Honey, No Monkey is listed as a cafe, cocktail bar, small plates restaurant and wine bar. One reviewer describes a fun tropical look and a relaxed atmosphere. One reviewer praises an olive foam cocktail that tastes like a deconstructed bloody Mary. Another says both the rooftop bar seating and the downstairs area are lovely. One reviewer found it less appealing at night, and thinks the daytime greenery would make it look better. Its Google rating is 5.0 from 239 reviews. The venue is open 8 AM to 11:30 PM every day except Monday, when it closes at 10 PM. It works as a daytime cafe too, and Saturdays are busiest in the morning.

Luna & Co. Rooftop Bar and Café

Luna & Co. is a rooftop bar and cafe at 2 Nguyễn Bá Huân, An Khánh, rated 4.9 on Google from 223 reviews. Reviewers like the view of Landmark 81 and the Saigon skyline, and one calls it a great spot for sunset. Several mention live music, with other reviewers adding movie nights and chess meetups. One reviewer rates the mango passion fruit margarita highly, and another says the snack portion was bigger than expected. One reviewer found the phở burritos underwhelming. It is open 4:30 PM to 1 AM every day. Prices run from about 100,000 to 500,000 VND per person. Saturdays are busiest around 9 PM.

ASMR Bar

ASMR Bar is a cocktail bar at 15 Xuân Thủy, An Khánh. It is rated 4.7 on Google from 176 reviews. Reviewers praise well-balanced, carefully made cocktails, and several name the bartenders who looked after them, including head bartender Dolly. One reviewer mentions elegant glassware and a different ice for each drink, and another says the snacks are refillable. One reviewer visited with a group of six and felt service was slow to check on them. It is open 6 PM to 2 AM every day, and prices are about 200,000 to 300,000 VND per person. Saturdays are busiest around 11 PM.

ILLUSION Bar

ILLUSION Bar at 17 Xuân Thủy is a small cocktail bar on the second floor. Several reviewers mention that the owner, Kil, is also a magician who performs tricks at the bar. One reviewer describes it as cosy and intimate, with K-pop ballads playing. Another praises the cocktails and the whisky selection. It has a 5.0 Google rating from 165 reviews and is open 7 PM to 1 AM every day. Prices are about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

Heim - A House of Classics

Heim is a cocktail bar at 44 Ngô Quang Huy, An Khánh, rated 5.0 on Google from 121 reviews. Reviewers say it does classic cocktails properly, and one recommends an Old Fashioned or a Negroni. Others like the twists on familiar drinks, naming the Golden Bloom and the Boba Poppin. Reviewers also describe the room as cosy and the staff as friendly and well trained. One reviewer found the flavours a little unbalanced. It is open 7 PM to 2 AM and closed on Mondays. Prices are about 200,000 to 300,000 VND per person.

Before you go

Opening hours vary from one venue to the next, so check the times above before you go.

86 PROOF Whiskey Bar opens at 4 PM and runs a happy hour until 7 PM, according to reviewers.
Luna & Co. opens at 4:30 PM.
XÀO XẠC BAR opens at 5 PM.
Dram opens at 6 PM.
ASMR Bar opens at 6 PM and closes at 2 AM.
ILLUSION Bar opens at 7 PM and closes at 1 AM.
Heim opens at 7 PM and is closed on Mondays.
No Honey, No Monkey opens at 8 AM, so it also suits a daytime visit.

Saturday evenings are the busiest time at Chênh Vênh Rooftop, 86 PROOF Whiskey Bar, Luna & Co. and Pasteur Street. ASMR Bar and XÀO XẠC BAR peak later, around 10 or 11 PM, and No Honey, No Monkey is busiest in the morning.

Our data is thin for some venues. We have only one day of hours for Pasteur Street and Chênh Vênh, no price range for several venues, and no Saturday busy times for ILLUSION Bar, Dram or Heim.

FAQ

What are the best bars in Thao Dien?

Chênh Vênh Rooftop has the most Google reviews in this guide, with 4.9 stars. Pasteur Street Craft Beer Thảo Điền, XÀO XẠC BAR, 86 PROOF Whiskey Bar (for whisky) and Dram are also well reviewed for their drinks.

Is there a rooftop bar in Thao Dien?

Yes. Chênh Vênh Rooftop is a beer garden with a view of Landmark 81, and Luna & Co. is a rooftop bar and cafe open from 4:30 PM. No Honey, No Monkey also has rooftop bar seating, according to one reviewer.