Standing Bar: appealing atmosphere and drink shot

Standing Bar: appealing photo of a drink

Standing Bar: attractive bar terrace with view

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Standing Bar

★ 4.6 · 1,151 reviews Hanoi Opened Opening date unknown

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Nineteen taps over Trúc Bạch lake, vinyl upstairs

Nineteen taps of Vietnamese craft beer face the water at Trúc Bạch lake. Most Hanoi bars pour two, so this is the place to actually taste what the local breweries are up to.

Upstairs, a music room runs vinyl sessions on a regular schedule. Grab the balcony seat, especially at dusk.

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Tom L 191 reviews · Local Guide 25 July 2026

Came here on a recommendation from my mate who lived in Hanoi a decade ago, a great hidden away bar. Beers were good, but no NEIPA / Hazy Pale, should be a staple in this climate. All in a great place to while a few hours, if I lived in VN again I'd be a regular for sure!
Stephen Williams 13 reviews · Local Guide 22 April 2026

Best location and best craft beer I’ve experienced in Hanoi/HCMC/Da Nang. Heart of Darkness IPAs highly recommend along with Hai Van Haze IPA if it’s on. As a DJ, would love for my visit to have coincided with one of their vinyl nights but unlikely as only in Hanoi for 24 hours this time. Great craft beer recommendation.
Mandy McPherson (Travelling Yogi Retreats) 45 reviews · Local Guide 27 March 2026

I went for a little solo happy hour. Or so I thought. Now, maybe I went at the wrong time of day or just don’t have a great handle on “how to happy hour” here yet. There was no vibe, only walk up to the bar service and terrible seating (hard tiny high stools) BUT the beer choices are excellent and so is the location. Go with friends, bring the vibe with you!
Jeff Skipper 24 reviews · Local Guide 21 March 2026

Found this place at 2:thirsty, good wine by the glass at a reasonable price, great upstairs patio on a Saturday afternoon!!!
Darren A 45 reviews · Local Guide 17 March 2026

It's a rustic bar. I love the numerous draft beer selection. I am also impressed with the big classic wood box speakers the bar uses. Really impressive!