Hoi An Nightlife

Location, location, location. Well, this industrious local entrepreneur did not have the great riverside location so he came up with the next best thing: cheap cold beer. He was also a friendly sort that had us coming back as much for his infectious smile as the cheap brew he dutifully doled out. It was a great place to meet travelers too. Hey, it’s a world-wide known fact that we can’t resist cheap cold beer, right? ;)

We had a few of the snacks on offer and the fried wontons were okay though the portion was on the small side. Hey, with all that cheap beer flowing, I guess he’s got to make some money somehow. Anyway, the cheap cold beer (which is also fresh by the way) is only 3,000 dong (less than 20 cents) a glass! Bia hoi is the Vietnamese name for fresh beer so if you see that sign anywhere, head in for generally cheap suds.

Dress Code: You might want a jacket if you head there late afternoon as once the sun goes down, it does get a bit chilly (well, in the winter anyway).

There were so many Aussies when we here that it should have been called Tim Tam rather than Tam Tam.

Its quite an extraordinary place and firmly aimed at the Western traveller/tourist/ backpacker. Its in a converted teahouse, and downstairs is aimed at just that - minimalist decor, a 'quite' spot which is the total antithesis of what you'll get upstairs! Walk up the wooden stairs and enter into a large, modern bar that would not be out of place in Sydney. Pool table, westerners, loudish music, a real buzz in the air. You can eat or just drink, but if you fancy something a little quieter while dining, there are a couple of separate rooms, colonial in character without being overbearing, where you can tuck into the slightly more european tucker, including steaks and pastas. (it can be a welcome variation to noodles and rice).

Its not surprisingly more expensive than the local food, but nothig ridiculous - its not aiming to be haute cuisine. Its simple, hearty but good food and then you can wander into the bar area for a bit of music, noise and even a game of pool.

A busy spot one road back from the river on Duong Nguyen Thai Hoc. The restuarant serves excellent food if a bit on the pricey side, but the bar area was very lively among the tourists, possibly because it is supposedly the only late night bar in Hoi An - if you can call being open til 1:00 am late.

Dress Code: Very casual

There is not much nightlife in HoiAn, so unless you have a really good plan for the night, it's worthy to wake up early the next day and wander around the narrow streets in the early morning, when there's nobody around, no tourists, no shops open.
At that time you can visit the market, where the fishing boats will be arriving and local activity is at its best!!

If you are looking for a quiet night out, this is the place to go. It is a converted house with comfy sitting areas. Wooden connect 4, Chess and other games available. Relaxed atmosphere.

It is traditional house of Hoian. But you can also eat European foods.
At night you can play billiards and darts, and enjoy drinking.

But I liked the most was the breakfast served here.

Dress Code: No dress code

Trust me! Any places that I traveled, I'll surely do pub hopping.

The lanterns display in Hoi An is so beautiful at night.

I still cannot forgive myself for arriving at Hoi An one night after the new moon festival.