Best Cocktail Bars in Thao Dien, Saigon

24 places in Thao Dien

Thao Dien's cocktail bar scene runs from Vietnamese-riff drinks to proper wine pours. Bà Bar's canh chua cocktail — built on the sour-tamarind logic of the soup — has become the neighbourhood's calling card, while XÀO XẠC BAR works through herbal and floral highballs under a covered terrace. For wine alongside food, Little Bear Wine Bar pairs cuttlefish noodles and honeycomb cake with coffee ice cream and egg cream foam on Thao Dien's quieter back streets.

Common Questions

Which cocktail bar in Thao Dien has the best reviews?
L' Apella Cafe & Lounge holds a 4.9★ rating across over 1,500 reviews, blending cocktails with an art cafe concept. Bà Bar sits at 4.8★ and is the neighbourhood's most-discussed spot for Vietnamese-inspired drinks — the canh chua cocktail and gạo cocktail are the signatures.
Where can I get cocktails with a rooftop or river view near Thao Dien?
Nomi 81 Izakaya has outdoor Saigon River seating with Landmark 81 directly behind it — order the pork tenderloin alongside your drinks. Thoáng Rooftop Bình Thạnh offers a panoramic skyline terrace with oysters with cheese sauce as the go-to bar snack.
What food should I order when drinking at a Thao Dien bar?
Little Bear Wine Bar's cuttlefish noodles and honeycomb cake with coffee ice cream and egg cream foam hold up as a full meal. The Gate runs a Wednesday ribeye promotion and a mushroom risotto that make it a proper dinner destination, while Bà Bar's bắp xào pairs well with a gạo cocktail.
Where is Thao Dien?
Thao Dien is an upscale neighborhood in District 2 (now part of Thu Duc City), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It sits on the east bank of the Saigon River and is known for its international community, tree-lined streets, and vibrant dining scene.

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