Polite Pub
Popular backpacker bar on Ma May Street with cheap beer and a street-facing terrace. Gets packed after 10 PM on weekends with a young international crowd.
Other Venues in Hoan Kiem
Binh Minh's Jazz Club
Hanoi's longest-running jazz venue with nightly performances in an intimate room near the Opera House. Mixed crowd of locals and expats, relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere.
Summit Lounge
Rooftop bar at the Sofitel Legend Metropole with views across the city center. Cocktails run 200,000-350,000 VND with a smart casual dress code.
Mao's Red Lounge
Communist-themed bar and club spread across multiple floors near Hoan Kiem Lake. Plays hip-hop and EDM, popular with both locals and tourists on weekend nights.
GC Bar
Compact cocktail bar in the Old Quarter with well-made drinks at reasonable prices. A quieter option away from the beer street noise.