View Hanoi from above
Quiet, airy and with a wide view are the reasons why many tourists come to rooftop cafes. From the rooftop to the balcony of large and small buildings around West Lake and Hoan Kiem Lake, there are many cafes with the best views, such as Avalon Cafe Lounge in Cau Go, Illy Cafe in Le Thai To, Summit Lounge in Thanh Nien... However, if you are looking for a place to have a cup of coffee and admire the mossy, ancient beauty of the Cathedral, Hanoi House is not a bad choice.
Nestled in a small alley, on the second floor of Ly Quoc Su Street, the balcony of Hanoi House attracts anyone passing by the area of the Great Church. It is simply a few chairs and a ceramic table, but it is quiet enough for you to freely watch the streets of Hanoi, high enough and frontal enough to admire the whole view of the church. Then suddenly in a moment of silence, you can hear the bells ringing in the distance.
Music playground
Enjoying a cup of coffee and listening to your favorite songs is how many people enjoy their relaxing evening. If you are a person who likes to socialize and listen to international tunes, you can go to Hanoi Social Club. Although it is not a pure coffee shop, the simple and friendly design style, along with music events held every week, this is truly an address that you should not miss.
The first impression of the cafe is a 3-storey house with ancient French architecture located in Hoi Vu alley. The first floor is where music parties are held with the participation of many artists from many countries. The second and third floors are where you can find a quiet space for yourself with the morning light and the yellow light shining at night. In addition to Hanoi Social, in the inner city there are many live music cafes with different music styles such as Polygon Cafe in Nui Truc for rock music lovers or Cuoi Ngo in Cau Giay for Trinh music lovers. Depending on your preferences, you can choose a suitable space for yourself.
Old French space
For those who love classical and modern Western architecture, the cafes that choose ancient French villas as their location have their own appeal. At Chuon Chuon Quan on Hoi Vu Street, visitors will feel the classic European style from the entrance, the steps to the 2-storey house with large windows. If the garden space is as elegant as the free and liberal Western waves, the interior space brings diners warmth and solemnity with dark sofa sets, wall paintings and decorative chandeliers.
You can also enjoy the French architectural space at Bar Betta on Cao Ba Quat Street, Unicorn's Home Café on Ly Thuong Kiet... Although enclosed in lovely villas, with different interiors and decorations, you will have your own feeling about the space to enjoy.
Old Quarter Coffee
Although passing by Hang Gai street every day, if you are not paying attention or have a friend to introduce you, it is difficult to recognize the sign of the Old Quarter Coffee (in the alley). Following the path leading to the shop like a unique path, visitors will step into a cool green garden with light shining inside. Interspersed in every corner of the wall, window sill, and stairs are antiques that have been worn down over the years. Sipping a cup of coffee, immersing yourself in the quiet space, you will feel the ancient beauty of a miniature Hanoi right here.
However, Hang Gai coffee is not the only place where you can return to the old memories of Hanoi. There are many other places you can visit such as Dinh coffee on Dinh Tien Hoang street, Giang coffee on Nguyen Huu Huan street, Nang coffee on Hang Bac street...
Art rendezvous
Not showing off on the crowded, bustling streets of Hanoi, Manzi chose for itself a house with ancient French architecture on the quiet Phan Huy Ich street to make its own mark. In addition to enjoying drinks, diners can also immerse themselves in the contemporary art space such as installations, exhibitions or experimental music... With the main white tone contrasting with the deep brown of the very Vietnamese wooden tables, choose any seat in the restaurant, you can also immerse yourself in the works of art here.
If you are a lover of paintings and photos, besides Manzi, you can go to Lam cafe on Nguyen Huu Huan street or Art Talk Cafe on Quan Su street to experience the art space.
