3 speakeasies worth the night across Vietnam, editor-ranked. All Vietnam guides.
Workshop14 ★ 4.8 · Hanoi
tay-ho · 6 Ngo 5 Tu Hoa, Quang An, Tay Ho, Hanoi
Workshop14 in Hanoi is Rich McDonough's 14-seat minimal speakeasy in Tay Ho, opened 2025 and ranked No 83 on Asia's 50 Best Bars within seven months.
Tip: Wooden gate entrance; reservations recommended. 14 seats only.
Nê Cocktail Bar ★ 4.7 · Hanoi
old-quarter · 3B Tong Duy Tan, Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Nê in Hanoi is Pham Tien Tiep's speakeasy-style room on Tong Duy Tan, ranked Asia's 50 Best Bars 2021 and known for the flaming Pho cocktail.
Tip: Live music several nights; reservations recommended.
The Alchemist ★ 4.3 · Hanoi
old-quarter · 1A Au Trieu, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
The Alchemist on Au Trieu near St Joseph's Cathedral is Hanoi's hidden second-floor speakeasy, reached through an unmarked ground-floor cafe.
Tip: No sign; walk through the ground-floor cafe to find the staircase up.