9 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh City has one of the most impressive collections of rooftop bars in the world. From the colonial charm of Saigon Saigon to the chic and modern style of the Chill Skybar, there's a rooftop spot to suit any mood in Saigon. 

At most Saigon rooftop bars, you can simply sit back with a cocktail and soak up the stunning view of Ho Chi Minh City from sunset until the early hours of the morning.

Several of the best hotels in Ho Chi Minh have casinos within, allowing you to hit the roulette table, play some mah-jong or get lucky on the slot machines during your visit. Two of the biggest casinos in Saigon are located in the Caravelle Hotel and Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers. 

Casinos in Ho Chi Minh City are generally not on the scale of Las Vegas. Furthermore, some games, such as hold ‘em poker, are available on a computer screen only. Even so, having a flutter is still an enjoyable way to spend a few hours.

The street drinking scene along Pham Ngu Lao in District 3 of Ho Chi Minh is legendary. This is the backpacker hub of the city and welcomes a mix of foreigners and local Vietnamese who mix freely and chat the night away, drinking cheap, draft beers known as 'beer hoi' while on small plastic stools along the street. 

You will also find many cheap restaurants and several nightclubs along the streets in Pham Ngu Lao if you ever want to hit the dance floor later in the night.

Live music bars in Ho Chi Minh City leave night owls and those seeking good evening entertainment in the city spoilt for choice. From smooth jazz to heavy rock and everything in between, coming across a bar or club in the city that caters to your music preference is highly probable. 

Gigs are fairly well spread out across the city so you should never be too far from some singalong fun. And if you are staying in the popular areas of District 1 or 3, then you will be spoilt for choice even further thanks to the wide variety available.

Ben Thanh Market plays a central role in Ho Chi Minh's dining and shopping scene from early morning until late at night. Although busiest during the day, night-time brings many food vendors onto the streets serving a wide variety of seafood, as well as many fashion stalls and souvenir type stalls. 

The night market is set up alongside the market on Phan Boi Chau Street and becomes a pedestrian zone from 7 pm through midnight so you can browse at your leisure. Be aware that prices often start high here and bargaining is a necessity.