9 Best Rooftop Bars in Ho Chi Minh

Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar opened in 1959 and is an iconic landmark in Ho Chi Minh City. It was the setting for daily briefings for war correspondents during the Vietnam War. The bar is set on the 9th floor of the Caravelle Saigon, featuring fairy lights, wooden furnishing, plenty of foliage for a cosy ambience, and views of Lam Son Square. 

Daily happy hour promos at Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar are between 4 pm and 7 pm where you can enjoy 50% off your total bill. All drinks are also served with a selection of snacks such as nuts, dried fruits, and shrimp.

Chill Skybar sits on the 25th floor of Saigon’s AB Tower, attracting affluent locals and expats looking to party in style. The music policy here comprises chill-out tunes in the early evenings before its resident DJ livens things with popular dance and hip-hop music from 9 pm onwards. 

Due to its upmarket ambience, it must be said that drinks here are on the pricier side but happy hour promos from 5.30 pm to 8 pm offer all cocktails, long drinks, beers, selected wines, and snacks at half price. There’s also a strictly enforced dress code at Chill Sky Bar make sure you dress the part (and leave the flip-flops back in your hotel room).

Rooftop Garden Bar at Rex Hotel Saigon makes up for its modest height with breathtaking views of Vietnam’s French colonial structures such as Saigon Opera House and People’s Committee Hall. Set on the 5th floor, it is also fitted with an elevated stage and dancefloor, hosting live Latino bands and salsa performances from 8 pm onwards. 

The price range here is fairly in line with most rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh City, but you can enjoy selected alcohols at about 20% off from 5 pm to 7 pm.

The classy Level 23 Wine Bar at Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers is catered to a more sophisticated clientele in Ho Chi Minh City. It offers an alfresco terrace setting that overlooks the city and its surroundings. 

Aside from an extensive collection of international wines, the rooftop bar also serves beers, whiskies, champagnes, and signature cocktails all night long. You can also pair your drinks with some light snacks such as spring rolls, beef satay, nachos, and chicken samosas.

Glow Rooftop Lounge in Saigon's District 1 boasts a beach club atmosphere with expansive views of the city’s modern and colonial architecture. Attracting well-dressed expats and locals looking to dance to deep and tropical house tunes, this rooftop bar is fitted with plenty of tropical trees, black-and-white furnishing, a spacious dancefloor, and a fully-stocked bar on the main deck. 

Happy hour promos are between 5 pm and 8 pm, where you can enjoy 50% off on beers, mixed drinks, wines by the glass, and signature cocktails. If you’re feeling peckish after all that dancing, check out their selections of sharing platters.

The View Rooftop Bar is located on the 9th floor of Duc Vuong Hotel, one of the tallest buildings on Saigon's Bui Vien Street. Well-frequented by backpackers worldwide for serving some of the cheapest drinks in Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy a glass of beer and have a great time without breaking the bank. 

Apart from its tranquil garden setting (complete with colourful neon lights), the service at The View Rooftop Bar is also excellent with English speaking staff who are more than happy to chat and recommend the best places to go in Ho Chi Minh City. You can also enjoy a selection of western and Vietnamese delicacies, but it’s the cheap cocktails that attracts a loyal following for The View Rooftop Bar.

Shri Restaurant & Lounge at Centec Tower allows you to dine while overlooking some of Ho Chi Minh’s top attractions. Sights from the rooftop include Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Kumho Plaza, and Lotus Building, as well as the Phu My Suspension Bridge over Saigon River. 

Open all day, you can savour modern European and Vietnamese fare at the indoor dining area before enjoying the rest of the night at the rooftop bar and lounge. It's fitted with modern decor, ample sofas, and a sleek-looking bar serving cocktails, beers, spirits, and wines from France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Breeze Sky Bar at Hotel Majestic Saigon features a spectacular view of the Saigon River, Saigon Opera House, and several colonial-era buildings within the city centre. This all-day alfresco venue is also an iconic landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, as the hotel is where English author, Graham Greene, penned his war novel, The Quiet American. 

Featuring French architecture, classy decor, and a tranquil setting, Breeze Sky Bar is a great nightlife spot for watching the sunset over the city with a cold beer in hand.