MAD Wine Bar & Eatery
Quan 2, Ho Chi Minh City
Bar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Price
$20–30per person
Why go
A Thảo Điền wine-led eatery to shortlist when the group wants bottles, conversation, and an easier booking path in Ho Chi Minh City. Star Wine List recognition makes it a stronger pick for wine-focused plans than a generic bar crawl stop, especially for dates or small groups.
About MAD Wine Bar & Eatery
For MAD Wine Bar & Eatery, the most grounded planning lens is simple: it is a Ho Chi Minh City venue with a smart-casual dress code, hours, and Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
The Star Wine List recognition stands out.
Choose it for a smart-casual evening in Ho Chi Minh City
MAD Wine Bar & Eatery is a practical Ho Chi Minh City pick, not a venue defined by a chef, tasting menu, cocktail program, or party format. The smart-casual dress code also gives a useful cue: dress neatly without assuming a formal dining room.
Hours are broad: Monday runs 11:30 AM–11:30 PM, while Tuesday through Sunday run 8 AM–11:30 PM.
Where it fits in a Ho Chi Minh City night out
Use MAD Wine Bar & Eatery as a Ho Chi Minh City candidate, then compare the rest of the night by mood and logistics. For a broader city scan, the Ho Chi Minh City bars guide is the better starting point. If the plan needs dining before or after, use the Ho Chi Minh City restaurants guide; if the night is built around a stay, the Ho Chi Minh City hotels guide can help pair the evening with the right base.
For other options to compare, consider MAD Wine Bar & Eatery alongside LEGATO, SOMA @ Green Box, Tartine Saigon - Binh Thanh, XÀO XẠC BAR - Quán Rượu Dưới Hiên, and Him Lam Golf Driving Range depending on the broader plan. Choose MAD Wine Bar & Eatery when Ho Chi Minh City, smart casual, broad opening hours, and Star Wine List recognition matches what you need.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–11:30 PM · Tuesday: 8 AM–11:30 PM
- Location
- 63 Xuân Thủy, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
- Reservations
- Book on TableCheck
- Website
- madwinesaigon.com
- Phone
- +84 946 534 326
The take
The Take
The Vibe
MAD Wine Bar & Eatery presents a calm, wine-forward atmosphere rooted in deliberate design and service. The room favors conversation over volume, leaning into Thảo Điền’s low-rise, residential quiet to create an intimate evening setting. The program reads as European-informed, wine literacy and food pairing are central to the identity, and that measured approach gives the place a sophisticated, relaxed temperament. The founders’ dual background in cooking and wine shapes how bottles and plates are presented, so the mood feels considered rather than showy. Overall, it reads as a thoughtful spot for people who want a composed, wine-first night out.
Best For
MAD is best for evenings when the goal is thoughtful drinking and deliberate food pairings rather than spectacle. It fits date nights, small group outings, and quieter after-work dinners, and it also suits business dinners that require a conversational room. The bar’s focus on wine literacy and sommelier-led thinking means it attracts guests who appreciate learning about bottles and how dishes are composed to complement them. Because the neighbourhood skews residential and calm after dark, the bar feels like a place to linger over a bottle and a few plates rather than rush through a meal.
Ordering Tips
Approach the list with pairing in mind: the program emphasizes bottles and plates together, so ask staff for a recommendation that links wine to what you plan to eat. Ask the team for tasting notes and suggested matches, using their sommelier and chef expertise. If you’re visiting for an educational evening, mention that to the staff: they’re positioned to explain wine selections and pairing logic. Expect a composed pace: order deliberately and allow time between pours to compare and converse.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chilled, cozy, and stylish atmosphere with tasteful decor, nice music, and a welcoming vibe indoors and lively courtyard outdoors.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Nice Music
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 63 Xuân Thủy, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–11:30 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM–11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM–11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 8 AM–11:30 PM
Location
63 Xuân Thủy, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- SOMA @ Green Box, Notable alternative
- XÀO XẠC BAR - Quán Rượu Dưới Hiên, Notable alternative
- Him Lam Golf Driving Range, Notable alternative
- Tartine Saigon - Binh Thanh, Notable alternative
- LEGATO, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares
MAD Wine Bar & Eatery is the practical pick when wine is the reason for going out. Against SOMA @ Green Box and XÀO XẠC BAR - Quán Rượu Dưới Hiên, it is the clearer choice for a bottle-led evening in Thảo Điền rather than a broader bar mood. Reservations are easy to get, which also makes it more useful for same-week plans.
If the group wants activity first and drinks second, Him Lam Golf Driving Range is the better fit. If the plan is daytime, casual, or food-led, Tartine Saigon - Binh Thanh is easier to position around a low-key meal. For a more polished bar choice, compare with LEGATO; for wine focus, MAD is the more direct answer.
Value is hard to judge without published pricing, so the safer decision rule is occasion-based: choose MAD for wine depth and conversation, SOMA @ Green Box or XÀO XẠC BAR - Quán Rượu Dưới Hiên for a bar-first night, Him Lam Golf Driving Range for groups that need an activity, and Tartine Saigon - Binh Thanh when food comfort matters more than the drinks list.
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Compare MAD Wine Bar & Eatery
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| MAD Wine Bar & Eatery | Ho Chi Minh City | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| SOMA @ Green Box | Ho Chi Minh City | No published awards |
| XÀO XẠC BAR - Quán Rượu Dưới Hiên | Ho Chi Minh City | No published awards |
| Him Lam Golf Driving Range | Ho Chi Minh City | No published awards |
| Tartine Saigon - Binh Thanh | Ho Chi Minh City | No published awards |
| LEGATO | Ho Chi Minh City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at MAD Wine Bar & Eatery?
The usual crowd, noise level, or atmosphere are not specified. It is located in Ho Chi Minh City and has a smart-casual dress code, opening hours, and Star Wine List recognition.
