The Shri Rooftop Bar & Restaurant at Centec Tower overlooks some of Ho Chi Minh’s top attractions such as the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Bitexco Building, as well as the Phu My Suspension Bridge over Saigon River. Not as noisy as other bars, Shri is fitted with modern decor, ample sofas, and a sleek-looking bar serving cocktails, beers, spirits, and wines. Plus, it looks like a five-star restaurant too.

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Located on the top floor of the AB Tower, Chill Sky bar offers panoramic views of the vibrant city and beyond. In the early evening, it plays soft, soothing music, before its resident DJ livens things up with popular dance and hip-hop music from 10pm onwards. It‘s known as a pretty fashionable bar as it follows a strict dress code – shorts and slippers are absolutely not allowed. Although the drinks are quite expensive at about 20 USD for a cocktail, you can get drinks for half the price during happy hours from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.

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Just a few steps from Nguyen Hue walking street is Vietnam’s tallest nightlife spot, EON 51 Heli Bar. Located on the 51st floor of Bitexco Financial Tower, EON 51 Heli Bar features a cosmopolitan setting, live acoustic performances, talented DJs, and an extensive alcohol list that will make your night there an utterly unforgettable one.

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It’s easy to find a cold beer in the backpacker district of Pham Ngu Lao, where you can witness the hustle and bustle of the city at any time of the day. There, you’ll find many stalls that sell bia hoi, a type of non-branded beer contained in a large jar. While you're there, try the local beer, which often comes with a red or green label.

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