The river slows here. Wine by the quay, no one rushing you.
Why KHANHHOI, why now
Khanh Hoi is the riverside ward within District 4 centered on Ben Van Don street, which Saigoneer and The Dot Magazine have flagged as a rising strip for craft cocktail bars, specialty coffee shops, and rooftop dining in 2026.
1. The Living Room wine bar
- 57 Lê Anh Xuân, Bến Thành, Hồ Chí Minh 71009
- 4.9 · 178 reviews · Wine Bar
The first stop anchors you. The Living Room is where the course starts because the night needs a warm base before you step back into the open air. A wine bar with global bottles and cheese from the oven, rated high enough that the mood is reliable. This sets the tempo: seated, low-lit, no agenda yet.
Crew's note
The glass waits. The candle takes its time.
What visitors say
On our last night in Vietnam we stumbled across this beautiful wine bar. The atmosphere was amazing. We enjoyed a bottle of Australian Sauvi…
Wine selection, the staff, the atmosphere and the music… Lovely night in The Living Room wine bar… We tried cheese platter and Camambert che…
2. Bach Dang Quay Park
- 10B Tôn Đức Thắng, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh
- 4.7 · 129 reviews · River Cruise
The course ends at the quay because after wine and conversation, the body wants air and a longer view. Bach Dang sits along the river with monuments and a lit bridge after dark. It's a park, not a venue, which means the night tapers instead of cutting off. You leave when you're ready.
Crew's note
The grass is empty. The heat does that.
What visitors say
Nice park in a busy area of district 1 (downtown HCMC). I was walking through here, but part of it was under maintenance or construction. In…
Great place to walk, relax, coffe break. Very nice design park.
The walk between
Ben Van Don connects the two, the strip Saigoneer named for its rising bar scene. You're moving from interior to open river, from candles to bridge light.
- Start late enough that the wine bar has settled in, after 9 if you want the softer lighting that a few visitors mention.
- Pair this route with cooler months when the riverside walk at night doesn't fight you. October onward.
FAQ
- Is the wine selection affordable?
- One visitor noted the prices are not cheap and suggested the pours could be more generous. Another found a bottle of Australian Sauvignon Blanc very reasonable, so it likely depends on what you order and whether you go by the glass or bottle.
- Is the park fully accessible right now?
- At least one recent visitor reported that part of Bach Dang Quay Park was under construction or maintenance, calling the entire area a construction site. Check current conditions if you're planning to spend extended time there rather than a short stroll.
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