Nightlife

While Saigon might be known for its sidewalk nhậu culture and booming craft beer scene, a sophisticated new wave of wine bars has quietly taken over the city. From intimate, vinyl-filled listening rooms, to Japanese and French inspired menus, to lush garden retreats, the city is now home to an incredible variety of places to sip and swirl.

At just twenty-five years old, Stephanie has already become a multi-faceted artist, traveling the world and embodying what is most important to her: freedom of self-expression. Although fairly soft-spoken, her tattoos, fashion, and music speak volumes. During the day, she works as a tattoo artist, but at night she transforms into NotYuTing, a techno-house DJ, and most recently, the producer of her debut EP, ‘Under the Rave.’

For someone who’s toured the world and co-founded one of Saigon’s most iconic clubs, Lee is surprisingly soft-spoken. But listen closely and you’ll hear it—his life, like his sets, is a mix of cultures, cities, and sounds that merge with effortless flow.

Tomoki didn’t come to Saigon dreaming of opening a bar. He arrived with no expectations and even less of a plan. Yet somewhere between the chaos of long-hours bartending, late-night conversations, and the raw energy of Japan Town, he found a place that felt like home.

Most places are one or the other. They're venues for relaxed, lazy nights or places where you can get loud and rowdy. Not many places have both but if you're looking for a place in Saigon that does, it's Bông Kia Sên.

90k Cocktails is the type of place that sounds too good to be true. But if you ever let your curiosity get the better of you what you might find is a place that exceeds all your expectations, a place that reminds you why you love being in Saigon.

To truly appreciate Saigon's sprawling, energetic cityscape, you have to see it from above. From sky-high lounges to all-night music escapes and delicious rooftop dining, the city's rooftop scene offers a stunning variety of experiences.

With around fifty different beers to choose from, the gimmick is simple: grab your beer from the fridge, open it yourself, drink it, and watch motorbikes fly down Hoàng Sa. “Homestyle drinking”, says Thao, “the feeling of ‘Lala’; of dreaming and floating.”

How did Chad, a guy who first hated the taste of beer, grow to start a craft beer company in Saigon? Born in 1979—the same year craft brewing was made legal in the States–perhaps he had no choice. He was meant for it.

I first met Chí outside his bar, The Tailor. He handed us shots with a grin, and what followed was a story spanning reeducation camps, cruises across the Mediterranean sea, and the long roads of Vietnam, his home. If I learned anything through it all, it's that you really don't know where life will take you.

Date night? There's no better place for a table for two.

From childhood performances to fronting three very different bands, Lựu’s path has been anything but ordinary. Today, she’s at the heart of Saigon’s live music scene, bringing swing, jazz, and rock to life with a voice that refuses to be boxed in.

If you’re in the mood for hidden bars and cafes, must-visit shops, or unforgettable street food, District 0 is ready to take you to Saigon’s hidden gems.

Everyone talks about Taco Tuesday but why not enjoy an evening of Mexican goodness when you know you won't have to work the next day? That's why for me, nothing really beats MixTape's $1 tacos on Friday.

When love is in the air, District 0 knows where to go. From cafes to wine bars to parks, here are some of District 0's favourite date spots.

From KFC to craft beer, Tung's story is proof that there are no roadmaps in life. All you need is a bit of grit, guts, and the willingness to wear a cheekie grin throughout it all.

Rolling the dice and letting life play out can sometimes be one of the best (and funnest) ways to live. DJ and friend, Max Pettifer is a prime example of this.

For a glimpse into Saigon's vibrant bar scene, check out some of District 0's favourites.

Born in Costa Rica, raised in Southern California, and now living in Saigon, Dano has dedicated years to crafting his own style. Now it’s all on display at his second solo exhibition titled, Geopersonifcation.

Like most weekends, when we arrived Rafters was already in full swing. People upstairs. People downstairs. Drinks flowing. Conversations overflowing. Newcomers popping in. Day-oners stopping by. But last Saturday was different.

Coming from a family of bankers, Anh was, in many ways, expected to follow suit. In this profile, learn about how she went from banking to running multiple businesses in Saigon, and how music played a resounding note throughout it all.

To be or not to be. To be in the moment, or to not be in the moment. To take a picture, or to not take a picture.

It was the first time I’d heard someone say they got into wine as a conceptual drinker.

A wino's wonderland, when you wander into Mowe you can't help but wonder whether you're still in Saigon

It’s now well past my bedtime. Feet heavy, mouth dry, and bar tab now closed, but I’m still seeking.

Some places have their pulse on the city: Neo's one of them