9 rooftop bars in Hanoi, HCMC for New Year’s Eve celebration

By Hoang Phong   December 30, 2022 | 01:19 am PT
Here is a list of the top 9 rooftop bars in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to enjoy spectacular firework displays on New Year’s Eve.
9 rooftop bars in Hanoi, HCMC for New Year’s Eve celebration

Located on the 20th floor of Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel, the Summit Lounge in Hanoi offers breathtaking views of West Lake and Truc Bach Lake, an area of Hanoi that is home to ancient temples and a newly-launched street food hub.

The bar is open from 4 p.m. until midnight, making it one of the most ideal places to watch the fireworks performance on New Year's Eve.

There will be a countdown party with DJ performances to mark the arrival of the new year.

The bar is at No.1 Thanh Nien Street, Truc Bach Ward.

9 rooftop bars in Hanoi, HCMC for New Year’s Eve celebration

Located on the 10th floor of La Siesta Premium Hang Be Hotel, the Lighthouse Sky Bar is capable of accommodating 200 guests at a time, making it a popular venue for drinking parties among foreigners.

Designed in the style of a boat, the bar offers stunning views of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi's iconic Old Quarter.

In addition to cocktails, the bar also serves food, such as beef carpaccio, a cheese and cold cut platter, chicken wings and beef steak.

The bar is located at 27 Hang Be Street, Hoan Kiem District.

9 rooftop bars in Hanoi, HCMC for New Year’s Eve celebration

Located on the eighth floor of La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel, Terraço Sky Bar offers 360-degree panoramic views over Ngoc Son Temple and the Turtle Tower in Hoan Kiem Lake.

The venue offers classic cocktails and a signature drink that takes its inspiration from the city. Each signature cocktail tells the story of an ancient Old Quarter street through its flavor and character.

The bar is open from 4 p.m. until midnight.

The hotel is at 33-35 Hang Dau Street in Hoan Kiem District. Tripadvisor readers voted it among the world's 25 best rooftop hotels for 2021.

9 rooftop bars in Hanoi, HCMC for New Year’s Eve celebration

Located on the 14th-15th floors of Fraser Suites Hanoi Hotel, the Mizũmi Sky Lounge provides a panoramic view of West Lake, the largest natural lake in Hanoi, said to be the ideal place to watch the sunset.

There will be a countdown party with a DJ performance and free-flowing wine to celebrate the New Year. Prices start from VND990,000 per person.

The bar is at 51 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho District.

9 rooftop bars in Hanoi, HCMC for New Year’s Eve celebration

Located on the 75th-76th floors of Landmark 81, the highest building in Vietnam, the Blank Lounge in Ho Chi Minh City provides a vantage point to watch fireworks performances over the Saigon River.

Open from morning to late night, guests can enjoy everything from local coffee and tea, to crafted cocktails and beer, wine, canapés, and pastries.

Since its opening, the bar has become very popular with the expat community thanks to its majestic views and luxury design. Sitting on the rooftop bar, guests can easily see the Saigon River, Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street and other symbols of the southern metropolis.

9 rooftop bars in Hanoi, HCMC for New Year’s Eve celebration

Located on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street that is famous for countdown parties on New Year’s Eve, the Rooftop Garden Bar inside the Rex Saigon Hotel is also an ideal place to usher in the New Year.

The bar offers a panoramic view of Nguyen Hue Boulevard, one of the busiest nightlife hubs in HCMC.

The bar's signature cocktail is the "Five O’Clock Follies," a throwback to the Vietnam War, when the U.S. government held daily news briefings here.

It is at 141 Nguyen Hue Street in Ben Nghe Ward.

9 rooftop bars in Hanoi, HCMC for New Year’s Eve celebration

Located on the 23rd floor of Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, the Level 23 Wine Bar and Night Spot offers a panoramic view of Dong Khoi Boulevard, the busiest tourist street in the city.

The bar provides a wide range of wines from all regions of the world and a large selection of international beers and cocktails.

This open air bar is an ideal place to watch fireworks on New Year's Eve.

Located at 80 Dong Du Street in Ben Nghe Ward, it is open from 5 p.m.

9 rooftop bars in Hanoi, HCMC for New Year’s Eve celebration

Located on the 26th floor of AB Tower on Le Lai Street near Ben Thanh Market, the Chill Skybar provides an awesome panoramic view of HCMC at night dotted with the colorful lights of skyscrapers.

Drinks tend to be affordable with cocktails starting at VND88,000. Beers start at VND99,000, and there is a large selection of drinks available.

The Chill Skybar was voted one of 10 best rooftop bars by the New York Times.

Located at 76A Le Lai Street in Ben Thanh Ward, it is open from 5:30 p.m. until midnight.

9 rooftop bars in Hanoi, HCMC for New Year’s Eve celebration

Located on the rooftop floor of the Hotel Majestic Saigon, M Bar offers a panoramic view of the Saigon River, where fireworks performances can be enjoyed.

Located inside a colonial-style landmark hotel built in 1925, the bar was refurbished in 2018 with modern designs and a new décor.

There are live entertainment shows performed by Filipino and Flamenco Band daily.

M Bar is open from 4 p.m. until 1 a.m.

Photos courtesy of the bars

 
 
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