Thu Thiem slows after dark. The river forgets the city.
Why THUTHIEM, why now
Thu Thiem, the newly developed urban quarter across the Saigon River from District 1, is gaining buzz in mid-2026 as upscale F&B venues cluster around the Thu Thiem Bridge and riverfront promenade, anchored by new hotel bar openings like BARSON at Le Meridien Saigon on the Ba Son waterfront and Aalto's Sunday Brunch drawing Saigon's trendsetters.
1. 99 By Night - Dine & Chill
- 99 Nguyễn Huệ, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 70000
- 4.9 · 1642 reviews · Bia Hoi
99 By Night opens this route because the riverfront air and the appetite should meet first, before anything else asks for your attention. Bia hoi sets the rhythm for a slow evening: cold beer, seafood you crack open yourself, and the view across to District 1's glow. This is where the course begins to feel less like a plan and more like a decision to stay put.
Crew's note
The lights argue nothing. Sit first.
What visitors say
Nice spot with fresh seafood, popular with the locals. Recommend for the food and the view 👍🏽 Note: the table is set with a spoon and chop…
Very friendly staff and superb sea food . Seat outside, fresh air and passionate atmosphere 👍
2. Acoustic Emotional Talks
- 25 Hồ Tùng Mậu, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 700000
- 4.7 · 77 reviews · Jazz Bar
Acoustic Emotional Talks closes the night because live music works best when you've already settled in somewhere once. The jazz bar sits close enough to walk without rushing, and by the time the first set starts, the riverfront has done its work. This is the last stop, the one that stretches as long as the setlist does.
Crew's note
The neon hums before the crowd. Sit now while it's yours.
What visitors say
If you are looking for a one of kind experience, phenomenal live music, comedy performance spanning borders and languages these beautiful/ s…
Excellent entertainment but let down a little by mediocre cocktails. Just stick to the beers. 😊 The cocktails were generally weak in alcoho…
The walk between
The walk between the two keeps you along the new riverfront promenade, where the cluster of upscale venues and hotel bars hums quietly after dark. The strip is still finding its shape, but the lights and the river give you enough to follow.
- Start at 99 By Night early enough to claim an outside table before the crowd settles in, then let the seafood pace the first hour.
- Acoustic Emotional Talks runs live sets with rotating singers, so the second stop can stretch or wrap depending on how the night feels by then.
FAQ
- How much should I budget for this course?
- Both stops lean casual, with bia hoi pricing at the first and bar drinks at the second. Fresh seafood and a few rounds at each will keep the night affordable without cutting corners on what you order.
- What's the drink situation at the jazz bar?
- Visitor feedback points to strong beer options but notes that cocktails tend toward the sweet and light side. If you want something that won't fade by the second set, stick with the beer list.
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