Popular among tourists, Beer Street and Ta Hien Street are in Hanoi’s prime area, the Old Quarter in Vietnam. It is rightfully called the most fun and attractive street in Hanoi. The street comes alive at night, offering visitors a lively atmosphere, colourful nightlife, bars serving fresh beers, restaurants and sumptuous street food options, back in the times when each street in the Old Quarter was famous for selling exquisite goods and materials such as herbs, medicines, and silk fabrics. Ta Hien Street is famous for its fresh beer and zestful nightlife.
Location Of Ta Hien Street
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Ta Hien Street is located north of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, in the maze of other streets that make up the whole Old Quarter. It runs parallel to another popular street called Dinh Tien Hoang Street. In the north, it connects with the happening Hang Buom area, and in the south, with the more touristy Hang Dao Street. One of the useful landmarks to identify the street is St Joseph’s Cathedral, a neo-Gothic church dating from 1886. The cathedral is next to the southwestern end of Ta Hien Street. It is not a very long street and is about 100 meters long. Even in its small space, it packs a lot of action, vibrance, and diversity of options to explore.
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Timings Of Ta Hien street
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In the day, Ta Hien Street looks like just another street when everybody is busy doing business. But as the Sun sets, the street magically transforms into a lively hub of the high-energy nightlife in Hanoi. Locals take their load off after work and grab their beers here, and tourists come to experience the place’s vibe.
The neon lights, loud music, smoke, and aromas rising from the hot grills across the street are some of the pulls of the nightlife at Ta Hien Street. You can expect to have a lot of fun on this Street as there are different ways to experience it. It’s a preferred choice for all in Hanoi, whether locals or tourists, for a fun evening full of laughter, singing and music over the glass of your favourite drink.
Here are the opening hours for businesses along the street –
From 6 AM – 12 PM – Some cafes and daily convenience stores are open. It is a quiet time for the street. Locals can be seen passing through the street running errands or for work.
From 12 PM – 5 PM – You can see some more activity on the street, however, most of the shops remain closed during afternoon hours
From 5 PM onwards – This is the time for Ta Hien Street to come alive. Bars set out their day’s speciality menus on the doors and play upbeat music. Most of the food stalls close down business around midnight, some bars serve drinks till around 2 AM as per the city regulations.
Reasons To Visit
The vibrant Hanoi nightlife scene is perfect for you; if you want to socialize and have a really pleasant time, visit Ta Hien Street. Besides, there are other reasons why you should visit this place –
1. Colourful Nightlife
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If enjoying a lively nightlife is on your list, Ta Hien Street is where you should be. There are many pubs, bars, eateries, massage parlours and restaurants for you to take your pick. There is loud music from every big or tiny club, making it a musical melody or mix genre. They offer various beverages, ranging from local beer and cocktails. If you are with a group, it is a perfect spot for you to spend some time together, and if you are a solo traveller, it is the best place to meet and network with fellow travellers from around the world.
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2. Affordable Drinks
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Fresh and affordable beer and savour Hanoian snacks are among the main pulls of Ta Hien Street. In the evening, the street is the go-to place for all the party people to go to bars, pubs, and drinking spots on the street, which are focused on serving chilled beers, cocktails, and ciders. Other popular options you may find are The Republic, Hanoi Rocks Bar, Beer 2KU and Hanoi Beer Corner. Many bars serve fresh draught ‘bia hoi’ beer, translated as ‘fresh beer’. It is a light Vietnam-style lager beer that’s affordable. You can grab a glass for as low as VND 5,000 (20 US cents). After brewing, Bia hoi is best enjoyed to be fresh. The alcohol content is around 3%. Many pubs and eateries serve European, Asian, and craft beers, the prices of which go up to about 30,000 VND for a bottle.
3. Delicious Local Cuisine
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Along with drinks, go well with spicy and savoury snacks. Ta Hien Street is the best option for food lovers as it is renowned for its delicious Vietnamese cuisine, served by several street food stalls and restaurants. You can try a variety of local dishes, such as pho (rice noodle soup), banh mi (sandwich), Bánh tráng nướng (Vietnamese pizza), Bánh tráng trộn (rice paper salad), Ốc (sea snails), Cao lầu (Hoi An Noodles), Chả giò (spring rolls) and more at really affordable prices. Some popular nighttime snacks are grilled meat skewers, barbecued seafood prawns, squid, snails, Nem cua be, and plenty of dips!
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4. Cultural Extravaganza
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Ta Hien Street is the perfect place for those who want to experience the vibrant culture of Hanoi. With too many tourists from around the world visiting Hanoi on their tour of Vietnam, it is a melting pot of locals, tourists, and expats. It is the best place to experience a diverse and vibrant atmosphere with colourful sights, aromatic smells, and the hustle and bustle of the street. Experience the warmth and oneness in the hospitality of the Vietnamese people.
5. Rich In History
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Nestled in the heart of the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Ta Hien Street is famous for its historic landmarks and historic architecture of skinny buildings dating back hundreds of years. Before enjoying the nightlife on this Street, visit the nearby attractions, such as Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Hanoi Opera House.
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Shopping At Ta Hien Street
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Though Ta Hien Street is primarily ‘Beer Street’, it is not famous, particularly as a bustling shopping destination. However, you can find good outlets and shopping options on the street. You may find shops and street-side stalls selling traditional Vietnamese souvenirs and handicrafts, such as lacquerware, handwoven textiles, silk products, wooden carvings, and bamboo crafts. Some shops offer good clothing and accessories, like jewellery, bags, belts, t-shirts, caps, hats, scarves etc.
Whether you’re craving a fresh and foamy beer glass, a warm bowl of pho, a flavourful banh mi sandwich, or some smoking hot grilled meat, you may find several dishes suiting your palate. On top of all, the bustling nightlife of the street is absolutely something you shouldn’t miss when you are in Hanoi. It is an absolute party street in Hanoi.
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After a long day of sightseeing, you need a place to cool off. What better than Ta Hien Street, which provides delicious food and freshly brewed beer? This guide to Ta Hien Street is your instructions on having fun on your trip to Vietnam. Not just cuisine, it lets you shop and get souvenirs for your friends and family.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ta Hien Street
What is Ta Hien Street?
Ta Hien Street, along with other streets, is part of Hanoi Old Quarter. It is the perfect place to enjoy the evenings and nightlife of Hanoi. It is the best place to relax during your Hanoi visit. The street comes alive in evenings with neon lights, loud music and aromas of the pubs and eateries, beckoning locals and tourists to come and visit
What is the best time to go to Ta Hien street?
If you want to party in the evening with friends or want to network with other travellers over fresh beer and savoury snacks, after 5 PM is the best time to visit Ta Hien street. However, if you just want to take a stroll and enjoy the ancient architecture of the street, you may visit it any time of the day.
Does Hanoi have nightlife?
The city of Hanoi is famous for several bars and nightclubs lining the street, ready for you to eat, drink and dance the night away. Ta Hien street, located in north Old Quarter, is renowned as Hanoi's bar street and city's liveliest nightlife hotspots.
What can you eat at Te Hien Street?
You can try a variety of local dishes, such as pho (rice noodle soup), banh mi (sandwich), Bánh tráng nướng (Vietnamese pizza), Bánh tráng trộn (rice paper salad), Ốc (sea snails), Cao lầu (Hoi An Noodles), Chả giò (spring rolls). They are affordable. You can also try meat skewers and seafood, etc.
Till what time do they serve drinks at Ta Hien Street?
Some bars serve drinks till 2 AM as per the city regulations. Make sure to drink responsibly.
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