Khôngtrung drink & screen
Quan 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Bar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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A rooftop bar and outdoor screen perched above a concept store on Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm in District 1. The setting; open air, quieter than the Bến Nghé strip; makes it a reasonable date-night option if you time it around a screening. Pricing and hours are unconfirmed, so check before you go.
About Khôngtrung drink & screen
Rooftop bar with a screen; book it for the setting, not the drinks menu
Khôngtrung drink & screen occupies the rooftop of the Cũ & Cổ store on Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm in Đa Kao, District 1; and rooftop space in this pocket of Ho Chi Minh City is genuinely limited. The bar shares its terrace with an outdoor screen, which means availability for the better spots shifts depending on what's showing. If you've been once and liked the vibe, the practical move is to time your next visit around a screening rather than turning up without a plan.
For a date night, the format works well in theory: open air, a screen overhead, drinks in hand, a neighbourhood that's quieter than the Bến Nghé strip. The rooftop position means you get some of the ambient warmth of a HCMC evening, warm air carrying the low-level street noise from below, without being swallowed by the busier bar zones further south. That said, the experience lives or dies by what's on the screen and how full the terrace is. Come early, before the better seats are taken.
The venue sits inside a concept store, which gives it a slightly different character from a standalone bar. It's a practical consideration if you're coming from elsewhere in District 1: factor in that you're visiting a bar that operates as part of a retail space, not a purpose-built venue. The address, 26/16 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, puts you close to Tao Đàn Park, making it a reasonable stop on a wider evening that might include Drinking & Healing or Stir for a more cocktail-forward follow-up.
Current venue data doesn't include pricing, hours, or a confirmed drinks menu, so budget planning requires a visit or a direct enquiry. For broader planning across District 1, see our full Ho Chi Minh City bars guide. If you're building a longer trip, our Ho Chi Minh City restaurants guide and hotels guide cover the wider city. For bars with a similar low-key, concept-space energy further afield, The Haflington in Hanoi and Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu are worth knowing.
Reservations: No confirmed booking method on record, visit in person or check social channels. Dress: No dress code on record; casual is safe for an open-air rooftop bar. Budget: Pricing not confirmed, expect mid-range HCMC bar rates until. Getting there: 26/16 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Đa Kao, District 1; grab-accessible from most of central HCMC.
Planning details
- Location
- Cũ & Cổ store Sân thượng, 26/16 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Đa Kao, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 777777, Vietnam
- Website
- facebook.com/trongkhungbar
- Phone
- +84 589 171 006
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Khôngtrung drink & screen reads like an insider rooftop cinema tucked into Đa Kao. The bar routes guests through a vintage shop before climbing to a low-key rooftop terrace, a physical sequence that reinforces its hidden-gem status. Outdoor screenings shape the layout — seating prioritizes sightlines rather than maximum capacity — and the open-air architecture makes the city itself part of the experience, with traffic and humidity present as ambient texture. The overall tone is relaxed and quietly intimate: it’s not a high-visibility tourist rooftop but a modest, thoughtfully designed spot for people who appreciate film and simple, social drinking under the sky.
Best For
This is best for evening screenings, after-work drinks and quietly social nights rather than loud, large-group outings. The terrace-focused layout and emphasis on sightlines favor couples and small groups who want to watch a film while enjoying crafted drinks, and the layered entry via a vintage shop makes it an appealing stop for locals or visitors brought by friends in the know. If you’re looking for a polished cocktail theater or a capacity-driven party rooftop, this isn’t it — the venue leans toward low-key, film-first nights where atmosphere and view matter more than throughput.
Ordering Tips
Plan to arrive early and expect an entry path through Cũ & Cổ, the vintage goods store at street level; access is not a standalone street-front entrance. Seating is arranged around the screen, so early arrival helps secure sightlines for screenings. Keep in mind this is an open-air terrace in Ho Chi Minh City — humidity and city noise are part of the experience — and the venue’s low-key architecture means it functions more like a neighbourhood screening spot than a high-capacity rooftop bar.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lovely little rooftop spot with a cool vibe from indie/arthouse movie screenings and nice staff.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Rooftop Bar
Planning details
Location
Cũ & Cổ store Sân thượng, 26/16 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Đa Kao, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 777777, Vietnam · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Drinking & Healing; Notable alternative
- Stir; Notable alternative
- Dot Bar; Notable alternative
- MAD Wine Bar & Eatery; Notable alternative
- NOB Natural Wine Corner; Notable alternative
Bar context
How It Compares
Among the bars in District 1 with a defined atmosphere, Khôngtrung drink & screen occupies a narrow niche: it's more about the outdoor screen and rooftop setting than a serious cocktail program. If your priority is a creative, technically driven drink, Stir and Drinking & Healing are the stronger choices in Ho Chi Minh City right now. Both have more established reputations for the actual drinks, both are easier to research and plan around given confirmed menus and booking channels.
For a wine-focused evening, MAD Wine Bar & Eatery and NOB Natural Wine Corner are the clearer bets; they offer a defined food and wine pairing experience that Khôngtrung, with its concept-store format, doesn't attempt to compete. Dot Bar sits closer in spirit to what Khôngtrung is doing in terms of casual, low-key drinking, though without the outdoor screen element.
The honest comparison: Khôngtrung is a worthwhile stop if the rooftop-and-screen combination is specifically what you want, it fits naturally into a District 1 evening that starts or ends somewhere with a stronger drinks program. It's not a destination bar in the way that Stir or Drinking & Healing are. Book it as part of a wider night; not as the main event; and you'll get the most out of it. For other options across the city, see Alto Saigon, 7 Bridges Saigon, and our full Ho Chi Minh City experiences guide.
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Compare Khôngtrung drink & screen
| Venue | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Khôngtrung drink & screen | No published awards | Easy |
| Drinking & Healing | 2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #99 | Unknown |
| Stir | 2026 Asia's 50 Best Bars 51-100 · #842025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #61Top 500 Bars 2025 · #2232024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #58 | Unknown |
| Dot Bar | Top 500 Bars 2025 · #475 | Unknown |
| MAD Wine Bar & Eatery | No published awards | Unknown |
| NOB Natural Wine Corner | No published awards | Unknown |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Khôngtrung drink & screen have happy hour deals?
No confirmed happy hour pricing is on record for Khôngtrung. Located on the rooftop of the Cũ & Cổ store in Đa Kao, District 1, this is a casual setting where the draw is the space itself. Check directly on arrival; pricing at venues like this in District 1 tends to be low enough that happy hour discounts matter less than at full-service cocktail bars.
Does Khôngtrung drink & screen have outdoor seating?
Yes; outdoor rooftop seating is the entire point of Khôngtrung. The venue occupies the rooftop of the Cũ & Cổ store at 26/16 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Đa Kao, District 1. Rooftop space at this pocket of District 1 is genuinely scarce, which is the main reason to choose it over street-level alternatives.
Is the food good at Khôngtrung drink & screen?
Food is not the reason to come here. Khôngtrung is a drinks-and-screen rooftop, not a kitchen-forward venue. If you want food alongside your drinks in District 1, MAD Wine Bar & Eatery is a stronger call. Treat Khôngtrung as a pre- or post-dinner drinks stop rather than a dinner destination.
Is Khôngtrung drink & screen good for groups?
Small groups of two to four are the format that works best here. Rooftop seating in a converted store space at 26/16 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm means capacity is limited and the vibe is relaxed rather than party-ready. For larger groups wanting a more structured night out in District 1, Stir or Dot Bar would give you more operational room.
Is Khôngtrung drink & screen good for a date?
Yes, this is one of the more low-key date options in District 1; a rooftop, a screen, a relaxed atmosphere is a workable combination. The Đa Kao address keeps it away from the tourist-heavy stretches of District 1, which helps. Don't come expecting polished cocktails; come for the setting and keep expectations matched accordingly.
What's the signature drink at Khôngtrung drink & screen?
No specific signature drink is documented for Khôngtrung. The menu is not publicly detailed, the venue's identity is built around the rooftop screen concept rather than a drinks program. If a standout cocktail list is what you're after, NOB Natural Wine Corner or Stir are more purposeful choices in the same city.
