Hoi An, a small town in Vietnam. It’s indeed so small in size that the whole town can be explored on foot. Although this serene town’s people are believed to sleep early, the Night Life in Hoi An is quite energizing. With some great night spots, clubs, and bars, Hoi An has its own unique way to greet its people.

A few of the bars here have the tradition of playing live bands to entertain the customers. You can enjoy the music with chilled beer and some local snacks, which comes at a very low price. Since ages, The Tam-Tam Café has been a very popular destination for all the tourists as well as the local people. Tam-Tam offers a wide range of drinks and food. A wonderful dinner here with some great refreshing cocktail on a table near the balcony is regarded as the best way to spend a night in Hoi An, by the tourists.

Hai Scout Café at 98 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street is also admired for a perfect late night hangout. Select from a wide range of alcoholic drinks and finest quality cappuccinos and espressos to accompany the bakes treat here.

If you are a romantic natured person, then you must not miss the candle light dinner with delicious food and vintage wine served at the Friendly Hai.

Live bands and bar dancers perform in lot of the bars and pubs. The beer is found at a very cheap rate.

Quan An Restaurant 19: fresh beer, cold beer, cheap beer

Theme: Eating and Drinking

Address: 19 Hoang Van Thu

Tel: 0510.910409

Directions: This is right off D Bach Dang so close to river front area.

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.

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).

Karaoke Bar in Hoi An: it’s K-A-R-A-O-K-E!

Karaoke in Vietnam is a bit odd. A bar room, with a TV screen, a sofa, a coffee table, and a colored disco ball. People look through the karaoke book, play a bit with the remote control, and start singing these songs. This is a bit strange with a lot of fun. Come and try being a singer yourself!

Tam Tam Bar

Theme: Eating and Drinking

Address: 110, Nguyen Thai Hoc

Phone: 862212

Directions: central Hoi An, in a former tea warehouse

Tam Tam Bar is a very good place to spend your nights in Hoi An. Start there with a wonderful dinner – the food is delicious, probably the best Western food available in Central Vietnam.

Try to get a table on the balcony or in front of the building and you can watch the passers-by from up there. After that have a refreshing cocktail, a tasty fruit shake or a cool beer and move to the bar area. You’ll easily get into contact with the people there – mainly Australians, as it seems. As far as I know, the owner is from down under, too. Tam Tam offers a wide selection of drinks and food and, although the prices are above average, should not be missed.

Hoi An at Night: A Starry Starry Night

If you think you have nothing to do at night in Hoi An, you are absolutely wrong! The old town of Hoi An turns into a fairy land at night, with colourful lanterns lighted up everywhere, especially along the banks of Hoi An River. Not only that, the shops also opened till 10pm – you can still enjoy night shopping in the old town.

What’s amazing about after dusk in Hoi An is the wide variety of selections for drinking and dining. The cafes, restaurants and bars are opened till midnight with a number of them opening till 2am. So, if you wish to drink and unwind in the ancient town or have a snack or supper at night, simply head for the Hoi An town.

Even if you don’t want to shop nor eat/drink, take a stroll along the Hoi An river in the old town. It’s worth it!

Treat’s Café

Treat’s Cafe is open all day, but attracts its biggest crowd in the evening. There’s a billiards table inside and comfortable seating on the patio out in front. Service isn’t always very timely, but it is friendly. Even though it’s one of Hoi An’s more popular night spots, it never got crowded when I was there. There were always enough people to make it feel lively, but not stuffy.

Treat’s closes at midnight, but the party continues at the late night spots on the An Hoi Peninsula. Don’t be afraid of the motorbike touts who gather outside Treat’s at closing time. They’re aggressive, but safe and will take you where you want to go. Casual dress. Feel free to wear tourist dork t-shirts.

Nightscape

The best thing to do in Hoi An, at night, is to talk about the tiny streets and lanes and admire it… it’s one of the few well-lit cities in Vietnam, and – in the darkness – you don’t sense so much the fact that the town has become a bit of a tourist trap.

Walking about you’ll feel taken back in time… the longer you’ll wait, the better the feel will be – as people tend to return to their homes or hotel bedrooms really early… At 10 PM you will have Hoi An almost to yourself… and it will be a very enjoyable feeling

Casual is fine.

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