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Description
A few plastic stools, a sidewalk, a cooler of cold beer, and a family that’s been running this spot since 1975. That’s the whole pitch, and it’s enough. The 2-liter kegs go for 85,000 VND, which is roughly three times cheaper than the riverside tourist bars a short walk away.
This is the kind of place Anthony Bourdain would have filmed an episode at and ruined forever – except nobody’s ruined it yet. Grizzled regulars, cigarette smoke, and the occasional bag of peanuts. No cocktail menu, no ambient playlist, no nonsense.
Sit here on a busy evening and watch Hoi An’s Old Town move past you at street level. It suits people who find the main strip exhausting (it is) and want a beer that costs less than a bottle of water at the airport.
Highlights
Insider Tip
Order the 2-liter keg over individual bottles - at 85,000 VND it's the best value on the street, and the owner will keep it cold for you.
Pros
- 2-liter beer kegs at 85,000 VND - cheap by any measure
- Friendly, welcoming owner and family who make regulars out of first-timers
- Relaxed, low-tourist atmosphere compared to the main riverside strip
- Prime sidewalk people-watching without the noise and chaos of busier bars
- Friendly, welcoming owner and family who make regulars out of first-timers
- Relaxed, low-tourist atmosphere compared to the main riverside strip
- Prime sidewalk people-watching without the noise and chaos of busier bars
Cons
- Bare-bones setup - plastic stools on a sidewalk is the full furniture offer
- Small and low-key, so if you want a lively scene with a crowd, look elsewhere
- Small and low-key, so if you want a lively scene with a crowd, look elsewhere
Best For
Solo traveler, Groups, Budget, Late night
Contact Info
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Location
74B Đ. Bạch Đằng, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Đà Nẵng 51000, Vietnam
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