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What to order at Bia Hơi Corner Ta Hien
- Must order
- A fresh bia hoi at the cheapest corner stall; dried squid with chilli salt from passing snack vendors.
- Signature drink
- Fresh draft bia hoi at 10,000-15,000 VND per glass
- Editor tip
- Crowd starts at dusk and spills across both streets by 19:00. Cash only; cheapest beer in any Asian capital.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeBia hoi corner
Price$
Neighborhoodold-quarter
HoursDaily 16:00-23:00
Signature drinkFresh draft bia hoi at 10,000-15,000 VND per glass
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Must order: A fresh bia hoi at the cheapest corner stall; dried squid with chilli salt from passing snack vendors.
Food program: Grilled snacks, peanuts, dried squid
Tip: Crowd starts at dusk and spills across both streets by 19:00. Cash only; cheapest beer in any Asian capital.
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Location
Address: Ta Hien at Luong Ngoc Quyen, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
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The Hanoi Social Club's evening programme on Hoi Vu turns its colonial villa into a literary-and-jazz cocktail bar with poetry readings on Wednesdays.
Signature drink: Vietnamese craft-spirit cocktails
Food: All-day brunch and dinner
Order: A Vietnamese rice-spirit cocktail and the small plates from the all-day menu.
Tip: Three floors; the rooftop is the quietest for conversation. Live music schedule on the Facebook page.
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