When safe drinking water is nowhere to be found, you could always head on down to Furbrew for some hop-infused refreshment.

Opened a year and a half ago by owner Hanh Pham, Lantern Lounge (80 Ma May, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi) is her vision for a chilled out, beautiful and unique drinking and dining space. It has been wowing patrons from day one.

In the four months since its grand opening, Piu Piu has arrived in Saigon with such a splash upon the social scene, it’s hard to remember what we were doing before it found its feet.

Cliche Records has already rocked Hong Kong with a wave of international DJs, and now they’re dropping into Hanoi with their new venue, Savage.

As the sun finishes up its rotation and headlights begin casting shadows around corners, Bar +84 is preparing for another night of pouring beers, mixing cocktails and bringing out the wine coolers.

Want to save some dong and bring your own? Here are some options. Words by Jesse Meadows. Photos by Theo Lowenstein

Have you ever wondered where Vietnamese people go at night? Vu Ha Kim Vy tells you the secrets. Photos by Bao Zoan

Moshing, the Rec Room and family

Hanoi and Saigon wake up as the first neon lights are switched on at night. When the people come out and play, these metropolises illuminate with life.

B-Boys, rappers and New York