The Unicorn Pub

The Unicorn Pub is one of Hanoi’s standout cocktail dens: tucked away at 2A Hàng Than, Trúc Bạch, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, it offers a creative, low-key, high-craft experience. From the moment you step in, you’ll note the mood: moody lighting, intimate spaces (the pub is compact with an upstairs/three-room layout), mix of wood and urban style décor, and a bar that encourages conversation and craft. The real draw: cocktails. This is a venue where classics are done well, but where the signature creations shine. Especially famed is the “Phở Cocktail” – yes, inspired by Vietnam’s iconic soup, crafted with gin, Cointreau, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon, lime, chilli and an aromatic flame show at the bar. The bartenders are reported as “some of the best in Hanoi” – professional, creative, friendly, happy to tailor something if you tell them your preference. Reviews mention staying several hours sampling inventive concoctions: “The best, most innovative cocktails I have EVER had!” The location off the beaten path (just outside the Old Quarter proper) means it has a relaxed feel early in the evening, but by later you’ll find a nicely lively crowd of locals, expats and curious drinkers. Happy hour deals (“buy one get one” early evening) are often mentioned. For those wanting an evening that’s less noisy club, more craft-drink adventure in good company, The Unicorn Pub fits perfectly. It doesn’t shout for attention, you may almost walk past it—but that’s part of the charm.