Bars & Nightlife

A typical evening meet up location for local residents is, interestingly, a coffee shop, since coffee is seen as a perfectly suitable drink to be had in the p.m. If you're looking to truly embrace local ways, try one of the spots listed in this guide under "Cafes". Even though Hoi An isn't exactly the place for rowdy parties, below is a shortlist of the town's prime locations for drinks and live music.

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White Marble Wine Bar

This centrally located wine bar attracts expats and tourists with its well-furnished wine list (reportedly, the most extensive in Hoi An), a relaxing evening ambience, and irresistible sharing platters (Vietnamese snacks and cheese assortments to accompany the …

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Dive Bar

While dive bars aren't normally known to attract too many actual divers, Hoi An's Dive bar begs to differ: located on site of the Cham Islands Diving Centre, the place draws in plenty of diving enthusiasts, as well as backpackers and travellers with no particular affinity for being submerged. The back garden is supremely …

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Soul Kitchen

This An Bang Beach fixture has gained popularity in recent years, not so much a restaurant, which it is by day, but more of a venue for a great night out. The key ingredients to its success are the breezy waterfront location (and a pleasantly relaxed vibe, by extension), regular live music shows, and …

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Hoi An Night Market

From 6 to 9 pm daily, Hoi An's Nguyen Hoang Street transforms into a 300-metre long bustling night market, unfolding underneath a myriad colourful lanterns. It's a great place to stock up on souvenirs: prices are low and can get even lower for those with haggling …

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