The very best most spacious bar with their own brewd IPA, a great pool table, and a huge stage with live music in Thao Dien. There's also a chill space with it's own pool table for more privacy if needed. My bar recommended number one!
Live music bar
Blue Monkey Bar Saigon - Live music bar in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
The house-brewed IPA and a stage big enough to draw real crowds set Blue Monkey apart from the quieter cocktail spots scattered through Thao Dien. On any given Thursday through Sunday evening, the bar fills faster than its neighbors combined — regulars report standing room only while nearby venues sit half-empty, a dynamic they note with some satisfaction.
The space is generous by neighborhood standards: a main floor built around a large performance stage, a secondary lounge with its own pool table for groups wanting a lower-decibel corner, and walls covered in outsider art that rewards a slow look. The aesthetic is deliberate rather than decorative — pieces crowd every surface, giving the room a density that feels lived-in rather than staged.
Live music is the engine. Vietnamese musicians and international acts like Adam Khan have both played the stage, drawing an audience that expects actual performance rather than background sound. Burgers run alongside the drinks menu, and the house IPA — brewed specifically for the bar — anchors most tabs and earns its own mentions in reviews independent of the music.
The location, down a hẻm off Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, keeps the crowd self-selecting: people who end up here came looking for it. That filters toward music fans and regulars rather than the casual walk-in traffic that populates the main-strip bars. The host is noted for warmth and the staff for attentiveness without intrusion.
For Thao Dien specifically — a neighborhood with no shortage of rooftop cocktail bars chasing a quieter register — Blue Monkey occupies an almost uncontested slot as the area's serious live music destination, which explains both the full house and the 4.9 rating holding across 48 reviews.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Blue Monkey Bar Saigon
Brunch Set Menu A - 02 People
450k VND
Brunch Set Menu B - Vegan - 02 people
400k VND
Appetizer Duo: Beetroot Hummus Dip with Greek Pita Bread. Vegan Pesto Mozzarella Tomato Bruschettas. Main Course: Gril
Ultimate Smoked Salmon Baguette
186k VND
Crush your afternoon slump with omega-rich fuel. This crisp baguette pairs premium smoked salmon and creamy avocado with
Mediterranean Charcuterie Medley | Prosciutto & Smoked Chicken Baguette Sandwich
186k VND
Savor a sophisticated layer of smoked chicken and delicate prosciutto paired with bold Dijon and vegan cheese. Peppery a
Panino Mediterraneo | Panini Sandwich
186k VND
Enjoy the combined richness of smoked chicken and delicate prosciutto pressed into a warm, crisp panini. Vegan cheese an
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.8(57)
The house IPA was absolutely delicious the burgers were out of this world and Adam Khan’s show was the cherry on top. If and when we will come back to Saigon we are sure to come back 🤙
Amazing place, full of outsider art, great atmosphere, amazing live music
Best live music bar ever in Thao Dien
Definitely one of Thao Dien Jams! For people who appreciate good quality live music. Friendly staff and quality drinks 🍹 And… the style is coo and arty everywhere for those who enjoy the fine details 🤓
Visit Tips
Visiting Blue Monkey Bar Saigon
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Open late: Doors stay open past 0 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
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Breakfast available: Opens by 6 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Thao Dien.
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Menu starts from: 10k VND, based on 100 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 989 039 448 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: live music nights, group drinks, late nights, weekend nights out.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- Is Blue Monkey Bar Saigon good for groups?
- Yes. The bar has a main floor built around a large stage plus a secondary lounge with its own pool table, giving groups a lower-decibel corner option. Reviews describe standing-room crowds on weekends.
- Is Blue Monkey Bar Saigon loud?
- Live music is the main draw Thursday through Sunday, drawing crowds that expect 'actual performance rather than background sound.' Groups wanting a quieter experience can use the separate lounge area.
- Does Blue Monkey Bar Saigon have vegetarian or vegan options?
- The menu includes vegan items such as the Vegan Avocado Quinoa and Kale Wrap, Vegan Matcha Strawberry Cookies, and Vegan Millionaire Shortbread.
- What is Blue Monkey Bar Saigon known for?
- Reviewers consistently highlight the house-brewed IPA, live music stage, and outsider art covering the walls. One review calls it 'the very best most spacious bar with their own brewd IPA' in Thao Dien.
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