The Haflington
Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Bar in Hanoi, Vietnam
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The Haflington is a useful late-night Old Quarter option when location and timing matter more than a documented food program. Treat it as a flexible after-dinner stop near Hoàn Kiếm rather than the anchor meal of the evening, especially if price, cuisine, and chef details are important to the decision.
About The Haflington
Seven-day late opening is the clearest reason to consider The Haflington in Hanoi. The venue is open daily from 3 PM to 1 AM, which makes it useful for flexible late-afternoon, evening, or late-night plans. Choose it when timing matters and you want an option that stays open late; skip it if the priority is a cuisine-led dinner with menu details, chef credentials, pricing, awards, or seat-count information.
A late Hanoi pick for flexible plans
The practical case is timing. The Haflington operates every day from 3 PM to 1 AM, which makes it easier to fit into an evening than venues with shorter schedules. It is a flexible planning choice rather than a destination built around a published food identity or a service format.
Because no cuisine, price range, chef, awards, seat count, menu format, or beverage program is available, treat this as a late-opening Hanoi venue rather than a restaurant to benchmark on food alone. The dress code is smart casual, so it is not a no-guidance, anything-goes listing. The safer food-first plan is to choose a meal separately, then use The Haflington when the schedule fits the night.
Who should choose it, and who should not
Choose it for people who value a daily 3 PM to 1 AM window over a tightly planned meal. It is a weaker fit for a special occasion where price transparency, menu confidence, and service format matter. For broader planning around the city, use Our full Hanoi restaurants guide, Our full Hanoi bars guide, Our full Hanoi hotels guide, Our full Hanoi experiences guide, and Our full Hanoi wineries guide.
The decision is simple: The Haflington is worth keeping on the shortlist for an easy late stop in Hanoi, not for a destination meal supported by published culinary detail. Quick reference: choose it for the hours, follow the smart casual dress code, and make separate plans if a cuisine or menu is the main event.
Planning details
- Location
- 94 P. Hàng Mã, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
- Website
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +84879499094
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Haflington sits deep in Hàng Mã's layered Old Quarter fabric, leaning into the district's preserved streetscape rather than erasing it. The write-up emphasizes the contrast between colour-saturated guild-shop fronts and a younger wave of dining addresses, so the restaurant reads as quietly rooted in place even as it projects contemporary intent. Visitors encounter a venue that negotiates heritage and modern hospitality — a neighbourhood address that feels historically grounded while signalling a curated, sustainability-minded identity within Hanoi's evolving premium tier.
Best For
This address performs best in the evening: weekend nights and festival periods drive foot traffic on Hàng Mã, making the Haflington a natural choice for couples and small groups seeking a memorable night out. The editorial framing around premium positioning and sourcing ethics also makes it appealing for diners who value provenance and considered hospitality. Because the street itself is active during lunar festivals and weekend evenings, expect a lively streetside energy that suits date nights and special-occasion dinners rather than very quiet meals.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vintage museum-like atmosphere with soft lighting, wood elements, cosy nooks, dark leather seating, and enigmatic glow at sunset.
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Vibe
Best For
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 94 P. Hàng Mã, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
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Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Choose Phở Bò Lâm if the priority is a low-cost, food-first stop. Choose Bún Chả Chan if noodles are the point of the outing rather than a late social setting.
Bar context
How The Haflington compares in Hanoi
For late-night flexibility, The Haflington is the stronger pick than Phở Bò Lâm or Bún Chả Chan, which read as clearer food-first choices at a ₫ price tier. If value and a specific dish category matter more than ambiance, choose those instead.
Streetside Dining and Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân are better for visitors who want a Hanoi eating experience with a more obvious food purpose. The Haflington makes more sense when the plan is central, social, and later in the evening.
Mammom is the cross-shop when the group wants a more restaurant-shaped choice but still wants to stay in Hanoi. Pick The Haflington for ease after dinner; pick the peers when the meal itself needs to carry the night.
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Compare The Haflington
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haflington | Hanoi | , | , | 2025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #87Top 500 Bars 2025 · #2742024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #47 |
| Streetside Dining | Hanoi | , | , | No published awards |
| Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân | Hanoi | , | , | No published awards |
| Phở Bò Lâm | Hanoi | Street Food | ₫ | Michelin Guide Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City Da Nang 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Mammom | Hanoi | , | , | No published awards |
| Bún Chả Chan | Hanoi | Noodles | ₫ | Michelin Guide Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City Da Nang 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
How The Haflington Hanoi compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to The Haflington in Hanoi?
For comparison planning in Hanoi, Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân, Phở Bò Lâm, Mammom, Bún Chả Chan, and Streetside Dining are other named options to consider. The Haflington stands out for its daily schedule: it is open from 3 PM to 1 AM.
How far ahead should I book The Haflington?
No booking window is available. Plan around the schedule instead: The Haflington runs every day from 3 PM to 1 AM. For a simple fallback, the daily hours make it a practical add-on to a night out in Hanoi.
Is The Haflington good for a special occasion?
It can work if the occasion is mainly about a flexible late-afternoon, evening, or late-night meet-up in Hanoi. The 3 PM to 1 AM daily hours give it flexibility, and the dress code is smart casual. For a stricter food-first occasion, compare it with other named Hanoi options such as Bún Chả Chan or Phở Bò Lâm.
What should I order at The Haflington?
No signature dishes, cuisine, menu format, or beverage program are available. The key detail is the schedule: it operates daily from 3 PM to 1 AM. If you want a meal with more certainty, compare it with Streetside Dining or another Hanoi dining option with clearer menu information.
What should a first-timer know about The Haflington?
Go in expecting a flexible Hanoi stop, not a tightly documented dinner with cuisine, pricing, or menu details. It is open every day from 3 PM to 1 AM, and the dress code is smart casual. That schedule is the main reason to choose it.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Haflington?
The Haflington opens at 3 PM and runs until 1 AM every day, so it is not a lunch-hours choice. The practical use is late afternoon, evening, or late night. If you want lunch in Hanoi, consider another dining option with daytime hours.
Can I eat at the bar at The Haflington?
No seating format or bar-dining setup is available. The stronger draw is the late schedule: The Haflington is open daily from 3 PM to 1 AM in Hanoi. For a more meal-centered plan, compare it with another Hanoi option such as Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân or Phở Bò Lâm.
