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The energy of the town fades by 11 pm, leaving only a handful of bars and restaurants catering to night owls under the light of their lanterns. The few spots that remain open in the Old Town usually close by midnight, narrowing down options to a few late-night backpacker venues across the river on An Hoi peninsula.
Although it was founded in Danang, 7 Bridges has found a comfortable niche in the Hoi An nightlife scene. A huge factor in their recipe for success is a stunning venue in the Old Town that has arguably one of the most attractive beer gardens in the country. As you'd expect from a brewer, beers are of an exacting standard with a broad selection of award-winning brews on tap.
Lively tunes, a pool table, and a generous happy hour pull in crowds late into the night at this lively bar in Old Town. Cheerfully grungy street art plasters the walls surrounding the bar, where service can be slow and conversation almost impossible. Quieter surroundings can be found upstairs in the sofa-strewn lounge bar.
This restaurant-lounge-bar makes an array of refreshing cocktails with—you guessed it—mangoes. This place is often chock-a-block with expats and tourists. A full menu with starters, salads, mains and desserts is served, complemented by an innovative cocktail selection. Bypass the front busy dining room for a low table in the back beside the river. It's best at sunset.
