Bars & Nightlife

Ha Long Bay may not be top of the list if you are in the mood to party, but if you stay over at Cát Bà island, there are a few small bars by the seafront worth a try. Take a saunter down the harbour promenade, and you are likely to stumble upon a bar or two where settling in for an evening of beers and cocktails is the way to go.

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The Good Bar (Cát Bà Island)

Overlooking the harbour from an upper floor, this bar is the perfect excuse for you to meet up with other travellers on a night out before setting off again on your cruise trip. Out of the few nightlife options on the island, this may just be the most popular. In any case, you'll find …

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Oasis Bar (Cát Bà Island)

In a privileged location overlooking the bay, Oasis Bar is a homely place with a very laid back atmosphere. Grab a beer and have a game on the pool table. After you've finished honing your skills on the cue, sit out on the terrace and watch the evening go by with a pint in …

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Bai Hoi Stalls (Cát Bà Island)

Bai Hoi is a popular draught beer produced in the city of Hanoi that is sold at stalls on the harbour front of Cát Bà island. Try some of this classic locally brewed alcoholic beverage for an affordable price while you sit back, relax and take in the wonderful views of the sun setting …

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