Hoi An's nightlife features live music, artistic lounges, trendy cafes, bars, and bistros, some of which are open till three in the morning giving you a perfect opportunity to barhop with other fellow travelers and locals. With the sundowner, comes the illuminated streets of Hoi An Ancient Town with colorful lanterns floating in the air and traditional dance performances dominating the streets while candles flow down the Thu Bon River. Meanwhile, the bars and pubs provide happy hours options while you get to tap your feet to the tunes of local and international DJs. Whether you want to relax your evening into a night or dance the night away, Hoi An’s nightlife area will give you all.

1. Drive Bar

A hit among the locals and expats alike is the Drive Bar that attracts enthusiasts for its upbeat live music and drinks like strong cocktails, imported beers, and premium wines. The bar has everything could ask for, pool tables, garden courtyard, lounge sofas, and even an internet café. The ambiance coupled with the Western and local pub grub goes well with the live music performances held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

2. White Marble Wine Bar

Let the night pass by with the bustling streets of Hoi An Ancient Town and a serene view of the Thu Bon River at the White Marble Wine Bar. The restaurant is set in a refurbished heritage building serving cocktails, spirits and exquisite wines by glass like Australian Pinot Gris, Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, and Red Bordeaux. The wines would go well with authentic Vietnamese, Italian, French, and fusion dishes. Their must-try include the cheese platter, chicken satay, and mini crispy pancakes.   

3. Hoi An Night Market

The shopping scene in Hoi An doesn't end as the night takes over. The Hoi An Night Market at the Nguyen Hoang Street begins at five in the evening till eleven at night. About a group of fifty vendors dominate the market scene selling a huge variety of jewelry, clothing, accessories, trinkets, and local snacks. Photography lovers would find this place to be of particular interest, thanks to its amazing location by the Thu Bon River and a wide street illuminated by hundreds of colorful lanterns.

4. Hoi An Sports Bar

Hoi An has a special place for its traveling sports lovers. The Hoi An Sports Bar, an Austrian-owned establishment, lets the sports lovers watch live events like Rugby, Australian Open Tennis, NBA, AFL, and NRL. The sports bar is located in the Hoi An Ancient Town and is about a five-minute walk from the Hoi An Museum of History and Culture. The lounge area features a foosball machine, PlayStation, darts, Wii, Xbox, and board games. Its menu offers a range of imported beers like Corona, Asahi, Stella, Coopers Stout, and LaRue.

5. Tam Tam Bar

A perfect place to lounge away the night is the Tam Tam Bar which has dominated the night scene of Hoi An since its inception in the year 1996. Its tropical inspired décor, relaxed setting, pool tables, and spacious lounge area mixed with an extensive array of imported beers, sprits, cocktails, and wines by the glass has made it a staple in Hoi An's nightlife. The bar caters well to the Vietnamese and European palates such as pizzas and pasta's, banh xeo, sandwiches, pho, and homemade ice creams and cakes.