The French left behind a great many colonial-era buildings, many of which lend an old-world dignity to the city center. Avid shoppers can visit Ho Chi Minh City’s markets, which offers a good assortment of swag at exceptionally low prices. For tourists seeking to relive the Vietnam War, the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace give visitors a look back through Communist eyes. Ho Chi Minh City is also a great jump-off point for tours throughout the country.
Allez Boo: 187 Pham Ngu Lao, D.1, tel: 837-2505
Winner of The Guide Awards 2005 for Most Popular Cheap Eats Restaurant.
Bellevue Bar Majestic Hotel: 1 Dong Khoi, D.1, tel: 829-5517
Bop Club: 8A1/D1 Thai Van Lung, D.1
tel: 827-9473; fax: 825-6317 I
Nightly live music bands
Open daily from 5.30pm pm till late
Bodega Bar: 27 Ngo Duc Ke, D.1, tel: 823-1963
Open nightly till 2am
Bui Bar: 39/2 Pham Ngoc Thach, D.1, tel: 824-1963
Live flamenco music daily from 8.30pm till late
www.coffeebarbui.com
Buddha Bar & Restaurant: 7 Thao Dien, Thao Dien ward, D.2- tel: 744-2080
Food, drink, sport channels, catering. Cozy atmosphere and good price
Boulevard Bar: 29 Thai Van Lung, D.1- tel: 824-3282
email: bar_boulevard@yahoo.com
Live music daily till late
Elysee Bar: Sofitel Plaza Hotel, 17 Le Duan, D.1- tel: 824-1555
Live Latin music daily from 7pm to 11 pm .
Go 2: 187 De Tham, D.1, tel: 836-9575
International Tourist Club: 76 Le Lai, D.1, tel: 824-3760
email: itcsgvn@hcm.vnn.vn
Winner of The Guide Awards 2005 for Most Popular Nightclub.
La Habana: 6 Cao Ba Quat, D.1, tel: 829-5180
Special Cuban cocktails in town. Open 11am till late
Metallic Bar-Cafe-Restaurant: 41 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, D.3. tel: 930-3154
European & American fares. Nightly live music performed by local bands and singers from the Phillipines.
Oasis Pub Cafe: Saigon Superbowl, A43 Truong Son, Ward 4, Tan Binh Dist. tel: 885-0219
one more: Pub & Restaurant; SA 9-1 My Khanh 3, Phu My Hung;tel: 412-1002
With an European touch
Daily lunch special at VND75,000
Park Lounge Bar: Park Hyatt Saigon;2 Lam Son Square , D.1, tel: 824-1234
Live entertainment in the evening
Rooftop Garden Rex Hotel: 141 Nguyen Hue , D.1, tel: 829-2185
Weekend buffet, Fridays & Saturday from 7pm - 9.30pm
Saigon Saigon Bar: Caravelle Hotel, 19 Lam Son Square , D.1 tel: 823- 4999
Samsara: 131 Dong Khoi, D.1, tel: 823-2630; Open from 5pm to late
Saxn'art Club: 28 Le Loi, D.1, tel: 822-8472, fax: 823-3954
email: jazz@saxnart.com
website: saxrnart.com
Winner of The Guide Awards 2005 for Best Jazz Club
Thien Hong Cafe: 25A Tu Xuong, D.3, tel: 932-7246
Warm ambience, nightly live music with piano, violin and guitar.
two more: Pub & Restaurant;4B Ngo Van Nam , D.1 tel: 829-2080
With an European touch . Daily lunch special at VND75,000
Vasco's Bar: 6 Cao Ba Quat, D.1,
tel: 824-3148
Every night is a special night, live music on every Friday, snack menu and wood-fried pizza oven.
Wild Horse: 8A1/D1 Thai Van Lung, D.1, tel: 825-1901
Tex Mex specials and live music . Winner of The Guide Awards 2005 for Best Saloon-Style Eatery |
