The best places to get a good cocktaill with a view in Ho Chi Minh City

When people come to any city in the world, they want to find the best places to get a stunning view in this city. Especially, some places as the best rooftop bar in Ho Chi Minh City or the best restaurant and lounge are willing to serve tourist when they travel to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.

1. Bitexco Financial Tower 

Feast your eyes on the vistas of the cityscape at the Bitexco Financial Tower, the tallest building in Ho Chi Minh City with 68 stories and 262-metres high. On the 52nd floor, EON Heli Bar offers an overwhelming inspiring 360-degree view of the city’s geography and dense population, an exciting backdrop for a drink or two from late afternoon til night.

It's affected through a regularly dressed after work crowd, camera-happy tourists and hushed couples on a romantic date, EON Heli Bar manages to create enough separate areas with low-lighting and a range of seating choices so the bar retains a sophisticated vibe in which to enjoy a range of signature cocktails, as well as several pages of wines, spirits and some tasty mocktails. All beverages are served with complimentary bar snacks and there are smoking and non smoking sections from which you are free to choose. 

A favourite is the Saigon Fizz, a heady sparkling wine concoction with Tanqueray gin, mint and lime juice. With more masculine, try the whisky-based Le Loi, with Johnnie Walker Platinum stirred with an Angostura-soaked sugar cube, a dash of soda and garnished with flamed orange zest. 

Address: 52 - levels, Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

2. Propeller - one of the best rooftop bar in Ho Chi Minh City

Many cocktails may taste better than when sipped under open skies, high above the noise and chaos of the city streets. In a place like Propeller rooftop bar in Ho Chi Minh City, guest can experience thr drinks with breathtaking views. 

Propeller bar in located in the sky of Singapore hotel - Bay Hotel. The bar is the perfect place to unwind with stunning panoramic view of Ho Chi Minh City and the Saigon river. Here the guests can enjoy poolside cocktail while having some snacks or meals such as fresh spring roll with pork dumping, grilled chicken wing with BBQ sauce, seafood combo (squid, cobia steak, and prawn with fish sauce) created by the best chefs of Propeller bar.

Besides, delicious food, there is a long list cocktail for guests such as Bay On The High, Singapore Sling, House Spirit, etc. One of the drinks, the bar’s namesake drink, The Propeller Cooler, is a special drink made with White Rum, Pineapple, Lime, Juice, Honey, Coconut milk; Mint leaves, etc.

Address: 7 Ngo Van Nam, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

3. Broma - not a bar

Don’t let the name fool you. Located on one of the stools that look out across Nguyen Hue Avenue and you are practically eye-to-eye with the Bitexco Financial Tower. This comfortable bar offers a wide selection of beer and cocktails, as well as live music and a party atmosphere.

There’s no signs, so you need to walk up a few flights of stairs and through another random bar on a lower level to get there. All part of the fun though till about 8pm it’s quiet, and easy to grab a good spot on the long bench seats which line the edge of the rooftop, as well as a few beers from the friendly staff at the bar.

After 8pm this tiny little space starts to pack out. There are many bonus points for guests watching because it’s only four floors up, you can still peer over the edge and watch life rush past while you have a drink. The guests' view is well worth it in a place like HCMC, where you might see anything from machete wielding little girls (selling coconuts), to a military parade, to scooters madly dodging a couple getting wedding photos in the middle of a zebra crossing.

Address: 41 Nguyen Hue, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

4. Centec Tower 

Grade A office building, designed by Worldwide Architects, Singapore. It was completed and operational in  January 2009.  Wholly funded by SPN with permanent land use  right. The first grade A office building in Ho Chi Minh city to be built by a local developer . 

The top of CT, its outdoor wooden platform is perfect for taking in the panoramic view over the Reunification Park and many other landmarks. It provides good ambiance with contemporary decor. An added bonus is that it’s rarely packed with tourists.

Atop an office block, romantic Shri has some of the best views in town. Book ahead for a terrace table or settle for the industrial-chic dining room. Look forward to international spins on steak and seafood – with international prices to match – or a cheaper pasta and paella menu. Also consider Shri for a sunset cocktail or the set lunch. This place promise bring a romantic feeling for the guest.

Address: 72 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, 6 Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

5. OMG Bar 

The rooftop has comfort couches and design love seats with a softly lit bar. It's the perfect place to stop in for a bite to eat, for a drink or for a small business meeting. For extra comfort and to please a large group of people we will make up a special menu for customers. The fusion menu is inspired by different countries' specialties and appeal to a diverse clientele.

Some favour dished such as sashimi or chicken teriyaki or Swedish salmon gravlax, or you can go a little bit more International and choose different Risotto, or an Asian grilled prawn with pesto or even a taste of France by ordering our "homemade" Foie Gras. We also have a special pasta dish. The value here will be an interesting business lunch menu with specialties every day (hopefully a few months later after the opening). The menu will change every 3-4 months but keep the favorites. Prices are competitive with other upscale restaurants in the area. However, OMG bar will try to give a perception of higher value, through its food, service, and entertainment.

Address: 14 Le Lai, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

6. Hotel Majestic

On the fifth floor of Hotel Majestic, Breeze Sky Bar is not as high as some rooftop bars, but it faces the enchanting Saigon River. Built in 1925, this grand building is an old French colonial-era hotel, like the Caravelle Hotel and Rex Hotel. Sunset is the best time to enjoy a cocktail here, as you can enjoy the colours deepening across the river.

Breeze Sky Bar at Hotel Majestic Saigon is one of the oldest bars in Ho Chi Minh City. Set on the fifth floor, it overlooks the tranquil Saigon River and has been serving the Vietnamese upper class and Western tourists since its establishment in 1925. Fitted with wooden furnishing, an Art Deco bar section, and beautiful French-designed interior, this rooftop bar exudes a feeling of times gone by. 

Breeze Sky Bar is not your typical Saigon sky bar as it is more focused on eating than drinking. You can have an international buffet breakfast (from 6:00-10:00), Barbeque Buffet Dinner (from 18:30-21:30) or enjoy their á la carte menu (24/7). It is recommended to get seated at one of the quiet, private tables, which can be found on the very top. You should look for a set of stairs that leads you up to a small patio from where you go up another flight of stairs to find a quiet oasis. 

Address: 1 Dong Khoi, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

With many the good places introduced, hopefully, tourists will have a wonderful trip in Ho Chi Minh City. If you would like to know more about the best venues to eat the Vietnamese dishes, click here please!. 

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