RAISING THE BAR
Drinking & Healing cures all Located in a historic French colonial house in Ho Chi Minh City, Drinking & Healing provides patrons a reprieve from the busy city behind their exposed brick walls. Dim lighting, as well as glass and metal accents, create a relaxing ambience of luxury. Whether you’ve had a rough day at work or are just in need of a little fun, the bar’s “healers” are experts at mixing crowdpleasing craft cocktails and lifting your mood. With an unlimited supply of quality spirits, you can ask for any classic cocktail from their carefully curated menu or let the mixologists behind the bar get creative and mix a unique beverage that’s perfectly suited to your tastes. For those in need of something more substantial, the burger at Drinking & Healing is often raved about and pairs nicely with their quality drink menu. L2, 25 Ho Tung Mau Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel: +84 934 110 110
Japanese flavour meets Vietnamese asthetic
It’s time for a cocktail at 2 Lam Son The stunningly decorated bar 2 Lam Son calls the lobby level of the Park Hyatt home. Their bright, contemporary decor is stylishly crafted with upscale, polished timber, stunning glass light fixtures and intricate brass accents. Guests come for the atmosphere of elegance but stay for the premium assortment of wines, cocktails, local and imported beers and more. Their happy hour runs daily from 5 pm - 8 pm and provides guests 50% off of their drink bill, not including bottles. They often host live performances and designer DJs to elevate guests’ spirits and match the bright, vibrant energy in the room. For those feeling peckish, they also serve a bar and snack menu of delicious dishes. 2 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel: +84 28 3824 1234
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Sake Central Saigon is one of the greatest celebrations of Japanese culture in Ho Chi Minh City. Not only do they share with their patrons a fine selection of some of the world’s best sakes from both large and small breweries in Japan, but they serve them with grace and elegance. Take part in their intimate tastings or admire the stunning Japanese ceramics, sakes and other goods for sale. Not only is Sake Central Saigon a great place for date nights, but also private events. If desired, the entire bar can be booked out for parties and transformed into an intimate izakaya experience where they serve upscale Japanese dishes and spirits. Inside, their bright and beautiful long seating is perfect for an elegant gathering to appreciate the beauty of Japanese culture through food and beverages. 59 Dong Du Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel: +84 28 3939 0022
