Birdy — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

Came to this bar with a group of friends. We each ordered a drink, then later grabbed another bottle from next door, not realizing outside drinks weren’t allowed. A staff member came over and, instead of giving us a warning, she was extremely rude and judgmental, even saying ‘she knew this was going to happen.’ She then straight up charged us 1,000,000 VND — which is a huge amount, and even more than our total bill for the night. There was only a tiny note at the bottom of the menu saying outside drinks are not allowed, but it didn’t mention any penalty amount, which makes it feel like they can just make up whatever fine they want. At the very least, I feel a warning should have been given instead of jumping straight to such an...

One of Saigon's best kept speakeasys. Hard to find. Easy to reach. Just 500 metres from the canal. Real Italian moka coffee. Eclectic whiskeys. Intoxicating cocktails and conversation. Bartenders know their stuff. Bring your own Bukowski - or scribble your own. Its that kind of place...Newly opened, mid-priced, funky modern design - they're adding new space in the Spring I hear - I'd get there early. You'll know you're near when you hear Janis Joplin, Ma Rainey or Lee Scratch Perry. No food, but the (also cool) craft beer spot opposite will will drop in 60k rice and its pretty good. Alternatively, the adjoining back street has 25 different street food vendors from Sushi to Com Tam from 25k a plate. (Try that in...

Incredibly strong delicious drinks, all the yummy classics and an atmosphere that many bars try to emulate but in the end always fall short. Birdy has great bartenders, lovely gins, three small floors of intimate cozy places to sip on cocktails and a street scene virtually unrivaled in the Saigon nightlife. Stop by, grab a lychee martini or straight Sông caí and watch life pass by as you sip on delicious drinks and order food from the divine Captain Phook’s upscale street...