Best Cocktail Bars in Hanoi

This guide covers cocktail bars in Hoan Kiem, the district around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter.

We chose bars by Google rating and review count, from Hoan Kiem venues with at least 20 Google reviews. Each section lists what the bar serves, what reviewers say, and the practical details we have on file. Ratings and hours can change, so check the venue before you go.

Botan Bar & Dine

Botan Bar & Dine is a rooftop bar on Hang Bong Street, rated 5.0 on Google from 1,576 reviews. Reviewers praise the service and the drinks. Two mention signature cocktails, and one says the bar made a drink that was not on the menu. One reviewer found the food disappointing, though they liked the atmosphere. The bar is open from 2:30 PM to midnight every day, and the price range is about 200,000 to 300,000 VND per person.

Upper Haven Sky Bar

Upper Haven Sky Bar is rated 5.0 on Google from 1,181 reviews. It sits on Luong Ngoc Quyen Street in the Old Quarter. Reviewers talk most about the view, especially from the outdoor area, and about the signature cocktails. Two reviewers say the staff introduced the menu nicely and helped them choose drinks. One reviewer says the bar comes alive at night without feeling chaotic. The bar opens at 3 PM and closes at midnight every day, and the price range is about 200,000 to 300,000 VND per person.

Leo's Tavern

Leo's Tavern is rated 5.0 on Google from 801 reviews. It is at 9A Bao Khanh Street. One reviewer calls the cocktails incredible, balanced and tasty. One describes the bar as half apothecary, half Irish pub. To get there, follow the signs down an alley and up some stairs. One reviewer says the bartenders speak English easily and that the menu has classic drinks and signature ones. One reviewer says the mocktails are well made, which helps if you want a drink without alcohol. Our hours data only lists Fridays, when the bar is open from 5 PM to 12:30 AM.

Tipsy Loong

Tipsy Loong is rated 5.0 on Google from 468 reviews and sits on Nguyen Quang Bich Street. One reviewer says the flavours are bold and Asian inspired. Reviewers name the Opium, the Singapore Sling and a drink called Kopitiam. Another reviewer says the bartenders will make a custom cocktail based on what you like. A Yamaha piano sits in the bar, and one reviewer noticed it. The bar is closed on Mondays. It opens at 6 PM and closes at 1 AM on Sundays and from Tuesday to Thursday, and at 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. The price range is about 200,000 to 300,000 VND per person.

Le Ciel Bar

Le Ciel Bar is rated 4.9 on Google from 1,798 reviews, and it is on the roof at 35 Hang Trong Street. Reviewers talk about the rooftop views and the drinks, which include tea-inspired options as well as fruit drinks. One reviewer praises the sunset view, and several mention friendly servers who make good drink recommendations. One reviewer says the bar is the rooftop bar at L'Hotel du Lac and mentions a cultural night on a Saturday. Our hours data only lists Thursdays, from 7 AM to midnight, and we have no price range for the bar.

Lighthouse Sky Bar

Lighthouse Sky Bar is rated 4.9 on Google from 1,385 reviews. It sits above Cloud Nine Restaurant on Hang Be Street, one reviewer says, and another says it is in the La Siesta hotel. Reviewers praise the views and the service. One reviewer ordered a Hanoi Mule and called it excellent. Another says the food was excellent and fresh. The hours on file cover Fridays only, from 5 PM to midnight.

Ozone Sky Lounge & Restaurant Hanoi

Ozone Sky Lounge & Restaurant Hanoi is rated 4.9 on Google from 1,118 reviews. It is at 18 to 24 Nha Chung Street and is open from 7 AM to midnight every day. Reviewers praise the rooftop views and the team. One reviewer says the plum sour was one of the best cocktails they had. One reviewer lists drinks made with local flavours such as sugar cane, rice ice cream and mulberry. The bar has live music, and one reviewer felt the sound system could be better. A guest staying at the hotel says the team brought the restaurant menu up to the bar.

Velas Sky Bar

Velas Sky Bar is rated 5.0 on Google from 261 reviews. It is on Hang Trong Street, on a rooftop with a 360 degree view of downtown Hanoi. One reviewer mentions the sunset over the city, and another praises the selection of classic and new drinks. The bar serves the full menu from the restaurant downstairs, and one reviewer says the portions are good and the food is tasty. Reviewers also mention friendly, attentive staff. The bar is open from 5 PM to 11:30 PM every day.

The Slow Cocktail & Shisha Bar

The Slow Cocktail & Shisha Bar is rated 4.9 on Google from 932 reviews, and it is on Nguyen Quang Bich Street. It is open from noon to 2 AM every day. Reviewers praise the cocktails for their layers of flavour, and several say the bartenders are friendly and help with choices. One reviewer found the Old Fashion a little watery. The venue is also listed as a hookah bar.

Before you go

Opening hours differ a lot from bar to bar. Ozone opens at 7 AM, Upper Haven at 3 PM and Velas at 5 PM.

Tipsy Loong is closed on Mondays.

Our listings only show some days' hours for Leo's Tavern, Le Ciel Bar and Lighthouse Sky Bar, so confirm those days with the bar.

Price ranges are on file for three bars only: Botan Bar & Dine, Upper Haven Sky Bar and Tipsy Loong. Each is about 200,000 to 300,000 VND per person. For the other bars, we have no price range to share.

If you want a drink without alcohol, one reviewer says Leo's Tavern makes well-made mocktails.

FAQ

Which cocktail bars in Hanoi have a rooftop or sky terrace?

Botan Bar & Dine, Upper Haven Sky Bar, Le Ciel Bar, Lighthouse Sky Bar, Ozone Sky Lounge & Restaurant Hanoi and Velas Sky Bar all have rooftop or sky views in reviewers' accounts.

Which of these bars have a 5.0 rating on Google?

Botan Bar & Dine, Upper Haven Sky Bar, Leo's Tavern, Tipsy Loong and Velas Sky Bar are each rated 5.0 on Google.

Is there a non-alcoholic option at these bars?

Leo's Tavern is the one bar where a reviewer mentions mocktails, and says they are well made.

What are the hours at Tipsy Loong?

Tipsy Loong is closed on Mondays. It opens at 6 PM and closes at 1 AM on Sundays and from Tuesday to Thursday, and at 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.

How much do cocktails cost at these bars?

We have a price range only for Botan Bar & Dine, Upper Haven Sky Bar and Tipsy Loong, about 200,000 to 300,000 VND per person. Check the menu at the other bars for prices.