Each region along Vietnam has its distinctive beauty during the daytime and at night, and the beach city Vung Tau is not an exception with energetic bars, busy night markets, fierce dog races, and fascinating night squid fishing tours, etc. The post below from Localtravelidea brings you closer to the true nightlife in this coastal city.
1 - Top 5 Vung Tau nightlife: Top vibrant bars & clubs
The city of Vung Tau is attractive not only because of its stunning landscapes, scrumptious specialties but also the lively nightlife. The important factor contributing to the appealing nightlife is vibrant bars which are also considered “the cuisine” of the city.
Blue Moon Club
Blue Moon Club is one of the most famous and largest bars in Vung Tau, characterized by a modern light and music system, making it the topmost favorite place for relaxing or enjoying life at night in this hectic city. The most appealing is the spacious stage of DJs with the extremely impressive background strongly invested with the modern image and light effects.
Blue Moon Club is one of the best nightlife in Vung Tau City - Source: Bluemoonclubvt
The club features an airy and large entertainment space so that you can have fun and immerse yourself in the vibrant music performed by talented and energetic DJs. The music in the club is very impressive, well-equipped with monumental musical instruments. The cozy atmosphere makes you feel closer to each other. The club is situated close to many hotels, resorts, convenience stores, cafes, etc., especially the beach, which is very suitable for entertainment and other beach activities.
- Address: No.02 Nguyen Du Street, Ward 1, Vung Tau City
- Hotline: +84 909922881
- Fanpage: https://vi-vn.facebook.com/bluemoonclubvt/
Vitamin C2 Beer Club - Coffee - Restaurant
Vitamin C2 Beer Club brings you great experiences about Vung Tau nightlife. This is the perfect choice for those who desire to enjoy premium beers in a luxurious space with professional services. The modern light system is glaring and can change light color flexibly, which creates a mesmerizing space. This club is characterized by a stylish interior, romantic atmosphere, and eye-catching, chic decoration, which attracts people from first sight. There is a large wine list with creative cocktails, other beverages at reasonable prices at this Vung Tau beach club.
- Address: No.94 Ha Long Street, Ward 2, Vung Tau City
- Hotline: +84 908 975 245
- Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/agsdfgfd322/
Black Pearl bar
Black Pearl is one of the most vibrant Vung Tau bars - Source: Fb barngoctraiden
Black Pearl sea-view bar is a prominent entertainment center at night as well as one of the best Vung Tau nightlife, which catches plenty of attention of visitors, especially the youth. It is quite spacious, simmering, and active in warm light colors (purple, yellow, and red, etc.) and performances by musical bands, professional Vietnamese and Filipino singers, who bring about numerous genres such as Pop, Rock, Dance, etc. The beverages are diverse and tasty, but chiefly wine and beer, which are served very enthusiastically by agile and friendly staff.
- Address: No.64 Ha Long Street, Ward 2, Vung Tau City
- Hotline: +84 937 882 264
- Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/barngoctraiden/
Cask bar
Cask Bar - Craft Beer & Cocktails, located near Bai Sau (Back Beach) - one of the best beaches in Vung Tau, is also the leading option for many visitors to experience a special nightlife in Vung Tau. It features two stories with a simple and cozy design, equipped with quite many chairs and tables in different sizes, suitable with both groups and a couple of people. The bar is decorated with simple but friendly patterns.
Like other Vung Tau bars and nightlife, it is impressive with Vietnamese craft beer such as Rooster, Pasteur, East-West, Heart of Darkness, etc. and an array of cocktails, Vodka, Tequila, and soft drinks like Mocktail, Fresh Juice, and Coca, not to mention tasty and affordable snacks. The excellent background music here will make you feel absolutely comfortable and relaxed. You can show your singing talent and shine on your own stage in the bar.
- Address: No.12 Quang Trung Street, Ward 1, Vung Tau City Center
- Hotline: +84 938 901 009
- Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/caskvungtau/
2 - Top 5 Vung Tau nightlife: Vung Tau night market
Vung Tau night market is actually an area that sells seafood on both sides of the street; therefore, it is also called the seafood night market, which is always packed with people from the opening time to the time all stalls turn off the lights. The space of the stalls in this area is relatively large, comfortable to eat and drink, making it a true seafood paradise for you.
Shopping & dining at Vung Tau night market - top things to do in Vung Tau at night - Source: Internet
The market is roofed with high-class corrugated iron and equipped with an electric light system, which makes the whole area as light as day. Each restaurant has its own seafood selection area and distinctive dining area, so you can smell the attractive aroma of seafood being processed.
What is more interesting about Vung Tau nightlife than satisfying your stomach with a wide array of seafood in the market such as shrimp, crab, fish, squid, clams, oysters, snails, mussels,...They are all fresh and you can order processing right on the spot in any stall. With only 40,000 VND to 200,000 VND ($1.76 - 8.8), you can freely taste different types of seafood. The most famous restaurants in the night market you can consider are Kinh Anh restaurant, Hang Uyen restaurant, and Truong Thanh restaurant.
The nightlife in Vung Tau Vietnam would not be complete without buying some small and cute souvenirs in the night market. You can find a myriad of colorful and adorable handmade items here such as accessories, keychains, decorations, etc. Many items are made from seashells, which are extremely stunning and unique.
- Address: Near the intersection of Nguyen Bieu Street - Dao Duy Tu Street, Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau City.
- Opening hours: 3pm - 1am
3 - Top 5 Vung Tau nightlife: Enjoy the dog-racing competition
If you are looking for a vibrant place with exciting entertainment activities, the dog race-course is an ideal suggestion for you. The competition stems from the idea of an Australian overseas Vietnamese when he decided to bring the Greyhound dog breed in Ireland to Vietnam and trained at the center in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. The competition now aims at serving recreational demands for both locals and tourists.
This is one of the best things to do in Vung Tau at night - Source: VnExpress
Each dog is given a name depending on its shape and characteristics. After properly being trained, the dog officially participates in a minimum of three matches on Fridays and Saturdays. With a duration of more than 3 hours, which includes 10 to 12 matches, each match is 15 minutes apart. Each race has 8 “athletes”, competing with each other on a 485-meter track. The competition will officially start after issuing the order to open the door at the starting point and a “bait line” runs ahead of the dogs so that they will chase the bait. The dog running the fastest and reaching the finish line first will win the race. To immerse in the fierce races, you can bet on each of your favorite dogs.
- Address: No.15 Le Loi Street, Ward 1, Vung Tau City
- Time: 7pm - 10:30pm every Friday and Saturday.
- Ticket price: 60,000 VND/ adult ($2.6), 30,000 VND/ kid ($1.3)
- Website: http://duachovietnam.net
4 - Top 5 Vung Tau nightlife: Night squid fishing
Squid fishing is one of the most interesting activities in Vung Tau at night, catching the attention of many visitors. The best time for this activity is in April, featuring favorable weather. It is advisable to start the fishing tour at sunset, the hunting time of the squid. You should not go fishing alone, let’s go with the local fishermen who are really hospitable and friendly, willing to show you the way how to fish squid. Otherwise, you can book night squid fishing tours from a tour operator.
Night squid fishing - a great nightlife in Vung Tau Vietnam - Source: Internet
Because squid often gathers in the deep sea and rocky rapids, you should keep the boat about 5 to 7km from the shore. So what makes night squid fishing one of the best things to do in Vung Tau at night? You can really enjoy the squid right in place after fishing. Use a knife to split the squid in half along the spine, gently peel for drying, remove the entrails from inside the body, and peel off all the outer membrane from the outside, cut it into smaller slices, season with spices (lemon juice, fish sauce, chili), and enjoy with some white wine. Squid meat is sweet and crispy, combined with fresh air at sea, which creates a wonderful feeling. You can also grill or steam squid right in the boat to feel the freshness and sweetness of the squid meat.
5 - Top 5 nightlife in Vung Tau: Camping at FreshWater Pass
The FreshWater Pass is about 25km from the city center, located on a beautiful mountain pass, well-known as a camping paradise in Vung Tau. The C-shaped pass is not too long (5km). One side is the majestic mountain of Minh Dam, the other is the sea, which features a smooth calm sandy beach, clear blue water, and scattered rapids in different shapes and sizes along the shoreline.
Overnight at the FreshWater Pass camping area is really a must-try Vung Tau nightlife - Source: Toa Heftiba
It is still pristine and fresh, providing an impressive background for check-in. Along the shoreline are adorable seashells, and sometimes starfish. If you visit the pass during the Tet holiday (from the end of January to the beginning of February), you will have a chance to admire beautiful peach blossoms along the way to this pass. There are quite many worth-visiting places surrounding the pass such as Minh Dam historical site and Chau Pa field.
This is an ideal place for holding an outdoor BBQ party at the sea view space - a promising nightlife in Vung Tau. You just have to prepare some charcoal, a grill, and seafood which can be bought in any local market along the way to the campsite. You need to register and rent firewood at the sales counter in advance. It is absolutely amazing to gather with friends around the fire, chat, play games, and enjoy the barbecue.
Because the beach at Freshwater Pass is pristine, it is suitable for those who want to find an off-the-beaten-path for relaxing, sightseeing, and check-in. Another activity is fishing, immersing in soothing moments, and releasing stress.
- Address: Phuoc Hai Town, Dat Do District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province
- Entrance fee: 90,000 VND/ person ($4)
Vung Tau City seems more alluring at night with a myriad of captivating places and interesting activities, which promises to give you the most memorable moments in this city. Let’s follow Local Travel Idea to receive much more details about the Vung Tau nightlife and in other cities in the gorgeous country of Vietnam.
— Giang Phạm
