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Drinks & Nightlife
‘Let’s go to Tạ Hiện and grab some beer’ is a common invitation that you will get when you are staying in Hanoi. Tạ Hiện, a famous street of 266 m in length, is definitely a must-visit place in Hanoi Old Quarter. Not naturally that people call Tạ Hiện the “international intersection” because this is where they can see how the Western culture harmonizes with Eastern one. And sometimes you will even hear people call it the “Western street” or “Foreign street” – “Phố Tây” for each step of your way is probably a foreign guy sitting and enjoying his beer with some snacks.There is an interesting fact that I often hear from a group of people, mostly the elderly, that Ta Hien (Tạ Hiện) is pronounced
245 locals recommend
Tạ Hiện
Phố Tạ Hiện‘Let’s go to Tạ Hiện and grab some beer’ is a common invitation that you will get when you are staying in Hanoi. Tạ Hiện, a famous street of 266 m in length, is definitely a must-visit place in Hanoi Old Quarter. Not naturally that people call Tạ Hiện the “international intersection” because this is where they can see how the Western culture harmonizes with Eastern one. And sometimes you will even hear people call it the “Western street” or “Foreign street” – “Phố Tây” for each step of your way is probably a foreign guy sitting and enjoying his beer with some snacks.There is an interesting fact that I often hear from a group of people, mostly the elderly, that Ta Hien (Tạ Hiện) is pronounced
Food Scene
Banh Mi 25 is a well-known stop for both local people and tourists.It's a great combination between French sandwich and Vietnamese ingredients.
31 locals recommend
Bánh Mì 25
25 Hàng CáBanh Mi 25 is a well-known stop for both local people and tourists.It's a great combination between French sandwich and Vietnamese ingredients.
The exceptional pho is what draws crowds of locals and tourists to Pho 10. It’s cramped with harsh lighting, but the balanced clear broth (in Hanoi style) and quality beef make it worthwhile. Add 5000d to dip in a Chinese donut. A dependable meal for early mornings or late nights.
74 locals recommend
PHO 10 LY Quoc Su
10 Lý Quốc SưThe exceptional pho is what draws crowds of locals and tourists to Pho 10. It’s cramped with harsh lighting, but the balanced clear broth (in Hanoi style) and quality beef make it worthwhile. Add 5000d to dip in a Chinese donut. A dependable meal for early mornings or late nights.
Pizza 4P’s Bao Khanh Alley
11B Phố Báo KhánhVegan cuisine in a handsome, modern space, not far from Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake.
42 locals recommend
Ưu Đàm Chay
55 Phố Hàng BàiVegan cuisine in a handsome, modern space, not far from Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake.
A great little local eatery on Hanoi's Ma May St. Packed for lunch and dinner with locals and travellers serving solid northern Vietnamese cuisine. It's been so busy in recent times that you'll sometimes struggle to get a table. Meanwhile, typically bland tourist eateries on the same strip are empty. If you can get a table, New Day's a great stop during your Old Quarter wanderings with seating inside and out.
30 locals recommend
New Day
72 Phố Mã MâyA great little local eatery on Hanoi's Ma May St. Packed for lunch and dinner with locals and travellers serving solid northern Vietnamese cuisine. It's been so busy in recent times that you'll sometimes struggle to get a table. Meanwhile, typically bland tourist eateries on the same strip are empty. If you can get a table, New Day's a great stop during your Old Quarter wanderings with seating inside and out.
Highway 4 is an old Hanoi favourite that's lost some of its ramshackle edge in recent years. Still a dependable stop for northern Vietnamese flavours and a spot of exotic Vietnamese liquor.
14 locals recommend
Highway4 Restaurant
101 Trần Thái TôngHighway 4 is an old Hanoi favourite that's lost some of its ramshackle edge in recent years. Still a dependable stop for northern Vietnamese flavours and a spot of exotic Vietnamese liquor.
Good coffee, peace and quiet, books and occasional unplugged tunes, in a cosy Hanoi space.
20 locals recommend
Tranquil
5 Nguyễn Quang BíchGood coffee, peace and quiet, books and occasional unplugged tunes, in a cosy Hanoi space.
Quirky Hanoi at its best – hidden away down an alley with no signage. A fairly cool reception on arrival too. Great coffee.
20 locals recommend
Reng Reng Café
ngõ 12B Ngõ 12B Lý Nam ĐếQuirky Hanoi at its best – hidden away down an alley with no signage. A fairly cool reception on arrival too. Great coffee.
Cafe Giảng
39 Nguyễn Hữu HuânEgg Coffee
Starbucks Reserve Bar Nha Tho
6 Nhà ThờChả Cá Thăng Long
6B Đường ThànhShopping
Hanoi Night Market
Phố Hàng BạcDong Xuan Market
Hang Gai
Sightseeing
Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Long Bien Bridge
Bach Ma Temple
76 Hàng BuồmWest Lake
D8, 14 Thụy KhuêArts & Culture
Hanoi Opera House
1 Tràng TiềnVietnam National Fine Arts Museum
66 P. Nguyễn Thái HọcVietnamese Women's Museum
36 Lý Thường KiệtOld House
87 Phố Mã Mây