NIGHTLIFE
Museum-inspired cocktail bar with fossils, books, and serious drinks.
Reservation Recommended
The Haflington looks like a mash-up of a European museum and a fantasy library, complete with fossils, glass cases, and rows of old books. Cocktails are organized through a storybook menu, with playful, inventive serves that still drink like proper classics. It’s one of Hanoi’s most acclaimed bars and a destination in its own right. (The Haflington)
Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi
They accept reservations and often fill on weekends and holidays.
Book a few days ahead for prime late-evening slots.
Drinks-focused; fine for most diets except those avoiding alcohol.