Oculus
★ 4.9 · 42 reviews Ho Chi Minh City Opened 2025
A round bar shaped like the lens of an eye
The bar at Oculus is circular, built to read as the lens of an eye, and the drinks play the same trick. The menu, called Classics in Disguise, takes familiar cocktails apart and rebuilds them so the flavor you recognize lands a beat later than expected.
Anh Khoa, previously of Project Arrow, runs the kitchen, so the food holds its own against the drinks. Find it on Vo Van Tan in District 3.
What guests say
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Jinny An Nguyen 6 reviews 12 March 2026
I had such a great experience at Oculus. The cocktails were genuinely impressive, well balanced and you can tell they’re properly crafted, with a generous pour that still keeps the flavours refined. I also tried their food pairing with the cocktails and it honestly blew me away. The portions are more on the bite-sized side, so it’s not meant to be a full meal but it definitely made me curious about their dining menu. I’d absolutely come back to try that next time. The vibe of the place is great, stylish but relaxed and the team there made the night even better. Everyone was friendly, welcoming and clearly passionate about what they do. Highly recommend checking it out if you enjoy creative cocktails and a great atmosphere in Saigon.
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Asha Kaul 2 reviews 22 February 2026
The service is wonderful! The bartender and waiter are very attentive, they interact with you and focus on working in little details to make sure I'm comfortable. The cocktail flavour and decoration are experimental, mixing modern tastes with classic, local ingredient, and come with a small performance for each one. Highly recommend for a small group or a couple, you can order and enjoy together.
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Nicole Gray 2 reviews 13 February 2026
We had a wonderful night at Oculus. The place feels adventurous from afar with a circus theme entrance, but the internal space has a classy, old school aesthetic. We really enjoyed all the drinks here. The favour is on point, but the thing that sets them from other places is their presentation. It's like a show everytime they bring out a new drink. If you want a fancy night, Oculus is a good choice.
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Nifty Michael 3 reviews 12 February 2026
If you want to impress someone, bring them here. The automatic eye-shaped door is a good welcome, the space looks amazing, but the real star is the menu. It’s more like a fine dining experience than a cocktail bar alone.
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Clayton Williams 1 review 29 January 2026
A friend told me about this “eye-opening” door bar and I’m glad I checked it out. I pre-booked on Insta so they already knew and welcomed me at the door. Entrance is super cool, as it’s designed like the eye opening, and then you see the bar counter right in the middle. All the tables are separated by lightning so each table is like a private zone, but I think people can still hear if you talk loudly. Besides cocktail, they also serves food here, but note that it's like a snack thing, bite-size that focuses on flavour rather than making you full. Recommend if you want something fancy and different.
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