7 rooftop bars in District 1, HCMC

If you are looking for a place to meet friends, you can visit the 7 high-rise bars below to enjoy a colorful cocktail and watch the bustling city.

The bars mentioned below are suitable for those who are looking for a fun place in the heart of District 1, a comfortable space to sit and chat with friends, and the sitting position to observe the city from above. The Rec space is cyberpunk style with blue and purple fanciful neon lights. Right at the entrance is a bar, you can choose your seats here if you want to watch the bartender mixing skillful cocktails. The outside seating area is located on the rooftop of a 9-story building. From here, you can observe the Landmark 81 and the bustling Dien Bien Phu roundabout. Decorated with many neon lights, the outdoor area is also the corner to take pictures of many diners. The bar’s elevator is only up to the 8th floor, you have to walk one more floor. The cocktail menu at The Rec is diverse, the price ranges from 80,000 to 200,000 VND / glass. If you come here for the first time and don’t know what to order, you can try Blue Moon or Fluffy Comet. Ly Blue Moon has no specific recipe. Bartender will rely on diners sharing feelings and tastes to create a cocktail for each person. A glass of Blue Moon costs 200,000 VND. Fluffy Comet has a dominant flavor of custard. The glass texture has a thick consistency that resembles whipped cream. The bartender will decorate more small pieces of gold. Fluffy Comet cup costs 185,000 VND. Suggested drink: Blue Moon, Saigon Rose, Long Island, Fluffy Comet. Just opened not long ago, but Zion appeared on social networks as a check-in point for many famous people. This sky bar is located on the 14th floor of a building on Ham Nghi Street. The space here is post-apocalyptic architecture, with dark gray walls, decorative columns with fancy circles, like the setting in a science fiction film. In addition to the unique architecture, this place also has 360-degree space, giving diners a panoramic view of the city. The highlight of this sky bar is the music parties, drinks, food served according to the time frame: Sunset hours, evening (Dining hours) and night party (Zion by night). The drink menu here is varied, ranging from wines, cocktails and mocktails. However, the mocktail at Zion only serves a fabric flavor, not yet diverse for diners who do not drink alcohol. Suggested drink: Cola old fashion, Zion martini, Mai Tai. Although not located in the center of District 1, Epic Sky lounge has a convenient location close to District 2 and District 4. Located on the 17th floor, the restaurant has a direct view of the Thu Thiem tunnel. The lights here are vividly decorated, flashing to the beat of music, the lights on the tables and chairs also change color continuously. The outdoor area is also decorated with large moon-shaped bulbs, giving diners a beautiful “virtual life” corner. Epic is the place where the music parties of many famous artists take place. Suggested drink: Beer, fruit cocktails. This bar is located in the bustling district of Bui Vien, overlooking the Bitexco building. Zahrah space has a free and colorful Moroccan style. The menu here has cocktails, wine, beer, mocktails, and all kinds of food. Going in groups of 4, you can order Mix Platter for 1.4 million VND including fried chicken wings, spring rolls, German sausages, french fries, fried beef shakes for 119,000 VND, roasted chicken cartilage 179,000 VND, sipping with beer. If you want to choose cocktails, diners can try Long Island Ice Tea and Singapore Sling for 119,000 VND. Long Island is the combination of lemons and 5 types of wine, creating the flavor and color like a cup of lemon tea. The Singapore Sling is softer with gin and pomegranate and pineapple juice. These 2 types have a sweet and sour taste, slightly bitter. Suggested drink: Singapore Sling, Manhattan, Sweet Kiss, Summer Day. Similar to other rooftop bars, Banana Mama is located on the 10th floor of a building on Cong Quynh Street. This is the central location of District 1, bustling atmosphere. The main color of the shop is brown and white with wooden tables and chairs painted white or left in rustic wood color, surrounded by green trees, with a fresh tropical style. The menu here is not too diverse. Main foods are burgers, snacks such as chips, chicken wings, bacon and cheese … Featured drinks with cocktails, you should try the typical dish of the restaurant is Banana Mama with a combination of rum, malibu, coconut, ground banana, pineapple juice and caramel syrup. In addition, the bar also serves a variety of wines, draft beers and non-alcoholic drinks. Suggested drink: Banana Mama, Mocktail Mekong Fresh, whiskeys. Being present in the heart of District 1 for a long time, Chill Bar is a familiar destination for visitors who need a bustling space to enjoy the life of Ho Chi Minh City at night. The highlight of this Chill is the outdoor glow bar, where there are lively music parties. Chill Skybar rules for visitors to be dressed in courtesy. The drink menu here features wines and cocktails. Beverages are divided into 8 categories including cocktail, whiskey, vodka & tequila, gin & rum, cognac, pisco & fortified, wine, beer and carbonated beverages. In addition, the shop also provides a list of drinks exclusively for drivers. Suggested drink: You will not sad, HCMC 26 for drivers, High and Dry. Glow rooftop bar gives diners the feeling of participating in a party on the beach with open space and lively music. The music that is often played here is deep house, tropical house, creating a feeling of excitement and freshness. If you go with 2 people, you can try The Way Of Hemingway and Garden Of Eden. Both are priced at 200,000 VND. The Way Of Hemingway has a sweet, slightly sour taste, with a strong aroma of rum and fruit. Garden Of Eden is rich in vodka, with the aroma of lemon, sweet and sour combined. Both of these cocktails are easy to drink. Suggested drink: Hello Vietnam, The Way Of Hemingway and Garden Of Eden, President Palace.