Nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam also known as the financial and business hub of the country is known to have a notorious and riotous nightlife since the Vietnam War, which was forcefully derailed after 1975 as the nightclubs, pubs and discos were made to shut down. However now again this city is booming with an explosive nightlife as the nightclubs have again surfaced the cultural realm of the city. The recent nightlife displays a plethora of nightclubs, pubs and discos both highly recognized as well as the petty or insignificant venues. Given the essence of the city center the entire set up of the nightlife is concentrated in and around District 1, supposedly on the streets around Dong Khoi and Hai Ba Trung. Though District 3 is also known to harbor a few good bars and nightclubs but District 1 still rules the scenario regarding a loud and chaotic nightlife.

In Ho Chi Minh City most nightclubs are deemed to shut down by mid-night while few of them continue to groove and serve drinks as mostly the guests tend to party till late and leave only at the early morning hours. These nightclubs and bars are mostly credited for serving imported drinks which are more expensive compared to the other local alcohols sold in the small nightclubs and pubs. In most nightclubs you are entitled for one free drink covered by the over all charges. In most of the petty and insignificant bars they don't charge any entry fee but nightclubs tend to charge mostly below US $10. Ho Chi Minh keeping in sync with the latest fashion and trends allows its youngsters to follow any latest casual and fashion statement and feel relaxed.

The Bar culture in Ho Chi Minh City is known have had a highly inconsistent standing as the bars tend to come and go out of prominence. According to the recent norms Apocalypse Now Club is the trend setter of the day and has proved its mettle amidst the other nightclubs and bars. These bars mostly provide you with the dance floor and the utmost pleasure to be able to enjoy your drinks with your friends and companions. Few such bars uplifting your spirits after a tiring day in Ho Chi Minh City are, Café 9@, Allez Boo, Blue Gecko, Bottom Line, Café Latin, Catwalk Club and Karaoke, Eden Bar, Go2 Bar and Lounge, Havana Bar and Café, Ice Blue, Juice Bar, Q Bar, Qing, Sango-Aquarium Bar, Skewers Bar, Shadow Bar, Tex Mex Pub, Underground Pub etc. While in Ho Chi Minh one should not miss out on a trip to these bars for a taste of intoxication at the late hours of the day.

Gambling though is looked upon with contempt for the locals of Ho Chi Minh, but the foreigners and tourists in Ho Chi Minh are allowed to try their luck on the basis of their foreign passports. The country boasts of only one casino in the northern fringes but presently gaming centers armed with slot machines are emerging to the fore front and to name a few we have, Chats Slot Gaming Center, New World Hotel, Le Lai, Club 21, Omni Hotel, 251 Nguyen Van Troi, and OV Club, Equatorial Hotel, 242 Tran Binh Trong etc. Simultaneously the clubs though they made a slow and insignificant appearance but now they have increased in number and offer a variety of music performances and techno, pop and retro genres to select from. Spaceship on Ham Nghi being the largest and the most technically advanced club still attracts crowds with its splendid lighting and shows. Several international hotels stage grand night performances by local and international bands. The list includes Caravelle Hotel on Lam Son Square, the New World Hotel, Le Lai, the Equatorial Hotel, and the Tran Binh Trong. One may even find gypsy and flamenco music performances taking place at the Carmen Bar, 8 Ly Tu Trong.