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What to order at The Hanoi Social Club
- Must order
- A Vietnamese rice-spirit cocktail and the small plates from the all-day menu.
- Signature drink
- Vietnamese craft-spirit cocktails
- Editor tip
- Three floors; the rooftop is the quietest for conversation. Live music schedule on the Facebook page.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCocktail bar
Price$$
Neighborhoodold-quarter
HoursDaily 08:00-23:00
Phone+84 24 3938 2117
Signature drinkVietnamese craft-spirit cocktails
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Must order: A Vietnamese rice-spirit cocktail and the small plates from the all-day menu.
Food program: All-day brunch and dinner
Tip: Three floors; the rooftop is the quietest for conversation. Live music schedule on the Facebook page.
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Location
Address: 6 Hoi Vu, Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
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