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The Unicorn Pub

Bar Pub Cocktail bar

👍👍 Hanoi would probably not rank high on your list for artisanal cocktails but during this trip to Vietnam, we found a gem at The Unicorn Pub. Located in the Ba Đình of Hanoi, Unicorn Pub is starting to become a well-known destination for creative cocktails. Artisanal cocktails are delicious cocktail c... People often mention cocktail, cocktails, great, Hanoi, good, music, drinks, Unicorn, staff, atmosphere,


Address

2a Hàng Than, Nguyễn Trung Trực, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Website

the-unicorn-pub.business.site

Contact

+84 976 642 871

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (376 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 pm to 1 am
  • Saturday: (Lantern Festival), 5 pm to 1 am, Hours might differ
  • Sunday: 5 pm to 1 am
  • Monday: 5 pm to 1 am
  • Tuesday: 5 pm to 1 am
  • Wednesday: 5 pm to 1 am
  • Thursday: 5 pm to 1 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: cocktail (28) cocktails (23) great (17) Hanoi (14) good (12) music (11) drinks (11) Unicorn (11) staff (11) atmosphere (9)
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  • 5/5 Béo 8 months ago on Google • 606 reviews
    I came on Saturday and they had a live music show. This pub was not large, but the drinks were good. The most important thing was its cozy and chilled atmosphere. It’s definitely a nice pub to relax.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 2bearbear Tom L. 8 months ago on Google • 315 reviews
    Hanoi would probably not rank high on your list for artisanal cocktails but during this trip to Vietnam, we found a gem at The Unicorn Pub. Located in the Ba Đình of Hanoi, Unicorn Pub is starting to become a well-known destination for creative cocktails. Artisanal cocktails are delicious cocktail creations that aren’t the run-off-the-mill cocktails like mojito nor mai tai. Instead, you’ll be treated to exciting cocktails from Unicorn Pub’s cocktail laboratory with roots in Vietnam. How does tasting pho in a cocktail sound to you? We were about to find out… Before entering Unicorn Pub, there will be a staff who sits outside and will open the door for you. After entering the premise, there is like a little holding area. There, you’ll see a large red curtain. Beyond which lies the pub. In a sense, it feels like a “secret little passage” that you’ll pass through before entering into the pub proper. Once inside, you’ll first enter the bar counter area. This is where the bartenders will be concocting those exciting cocktails. Right in front of the cocktail bar are bar-height seats. Here, you’ll be able to see how the bartenders put your cocktail together as they prepare it individually – sometimes with a little performance that you can capture for Instagram or TikTok… At Unicorn Pub Hanoi, happy hours happen daily from 6pm to 8pm daily, even on weekends! With average prices of a cocktail at 200K ($12SGD), the 1-for-1 deal translates to 100K a cocktail or about $6. This way cheaper than the typical prices that we pay in Singapore. Not only that, the cocktails at Unicorn Pub are artisanal cocktails or creative cocktails, which, in Singapore, would be in the range of $20 to $30 at upscale cocktail bars. For an idea of what artisanal cocktails are available, here’s the snippets of menu from Unicorn Pub… For more details, visit 2bearbear today!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hoa N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to have your cocktail/ Omai cocktail high remembered
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Professor R. 1 year ago on Google • 258 reviews
    Totally incredible cocktail bar. Delicious cocktails and really nice staff. Super cool bar. You have to try the pho cocktail. It’s the best cocktail I ever tried. The cost for all my drinks over the night was only 600,000 dong (about €23)… really good value, really good cocktails, really nice staff. I definitely recommend 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Starr C. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is charming. Drinks are a little pricey for Vietnam — I jut had a gin and tonic for 100k, but too be fair it was Bombay and I’m usually getting well gin for 50-80k—so really not that bad. The ambience is lovely. Lots of leather sofas and nice decor. Halfway through the evening a violinist and keyboardist began a set that I wasn’t expecting. It was loud but beautiful and something I don’t see in Vietnam often. Really glad I visited!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris N. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing little cocktail bar, with some of the best bartenders. They are so creative with their drinks and the atmosphere is great. We tried pretty much everything on the menu and there were definitely a lot of wins. The Pho cocktail was a cool show, definitely a must try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chesslyn “Scott” B. 1 year ago on Google
    Where do I begin singing their praises!!! Beautiful layout, quaint atmosphere, great variety of cocktail menu, knowledgeable bar mensuperb layout, great hosts, even better owners and management. An oasis of eclectic perspectives, enduring conversations and friendships made. Low key cutting edge and a real gem for foreign tourists especially. They have great specials and the owners are an absolute riot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacoline J. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere with smooth but hip music. Interior makes you feel like your in a different little world. Staff are friendly and they speak English. Quite entertaining to watch them make the cocktails, which by the way is amazing! Bit pricey but well worth it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jed S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nailed it... Best Cocktail bar in Hanoi. World Class Drinks. Hard to imagine a bad experience her at all. Buy two get one free for happy hour is probably the best cocktail deal I’ve had in my life for drinks this good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Loan L. 3 years ago on Google
    Cozy and chill bar you could find in Hanoi. First, I was impressed by the bar decor, music playing, friendly passionated and professional staff and then the drinks were pretty good to complete a night. I rarely ordered anything from menu and just told bartender my preferred taste. He did try his best to make drinks to fulfill my request every single time that I was back there. Highly recommend it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marty H. 3 years ago on Google
    What a great little spot in Hanoi if you’re up for a different feel. The Unicorn Bar serves some incredible cocktails at fair prices with a style all their own. I think the local staff designs their drink options and it’s a real credit to them as the cocktail menu is really funky. The people who seem to run/own the bar are so friendly and are extremely helpful with local info. Try the Pho Cocktail, and their selection of Gin is amazing. If you’re a cheap backpacker looking for 50 cent beers this isn’t the place for you. But if you’re a decent human who enjoys a great atmosphere with regular live music in an easy to find central location The Unicorn Bar is a must try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wu Yao T. 6 months ago on Google • 289 reviews
    I came from Taiwan and I personally prefer cocktail more than other strong ABV liquors, and I belive 🦄 The Unicorn Pub would be the ideal choice for me. In the Thursday late evening I thought the pub is closed till I push the door and realized it is still open. The atmosphere is quite chill here, and I am the only customer there which make me feel like I book the whole place 😆

  • 5/5 Christian C. 4 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Very cool Pub with superb quality of drinks. They also made perfect suggestions based on our preferences.

  • 4/5 Markus L. 6 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    I’ve been there on a Saturday with live music. The music was way too loud, personally I prefer quite cocktail bars with some ambient background music. But I think it is very nice there and some cocktails are really good. They have good spirits to mix whatever you want. They speak good English compared to the Vietnamese average. We didn’t need translation.

  • 5/5 julie c. 8 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Live music every Saturday night. It's almost a bit too loud to simply enjoy. And the martinis are served sweet even if you ask for dry.. but, it's a great local spot! Love the atmosphere. Prices are reasonable, too.

  • 5/5 Jacelyn E. 1 year ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Very tasty cocktails! Com cocktail, pho cocktail, Hanoi busy traffic, o mai and sweet dreams are amazing! Very good live music on a Saturday night. Definitely worth coming.

  • 5/5 Hero P. 1 month ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    A small and cozy pub for both local and foreigners, the menu is diversity and they've designed the drinks with Vietnamese signature spectacularly. There are still many choices to pick with other more familiar cocktails. The service is great, the staff really enthusiastic and eager to help, defo going to come back for more 👍

  • 5/5 C.B. M. 5 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    This place is a gem, and that goes equally for the staff. Great space, exceptional cocktails, and just generally good vibes. I showed up solo and found out they were doing a happy hour special by-one-get-one, so I was able to try several great cocktails. Obviously the pho cocktail is a must, but I didn’t have a bad drink whatsoever. Staff has an excellent command of English, and made great suggestions. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 rod p. 1 year ago on Google
    The best COCKTAIL BAR IN THE WORLD. Amazing owner. Makes you feel beyond welcome. The staff are next level mixologist. 1 complaint they are not in the uk. HAPPY HOUR 6 TO 8. Then you will just stay. Saturday night. Live music with 2 ladies and they sung like angels. I thought it was a CD.

  • 5/5 char t. 1 year ago on Google
    Truly one of the best hidden cocktail gems in Hanoi, along with the very friendly mixologists and bar owner, who were accommodating and earnest in sharing about the origins of their cocktails :) Great way to conclude our last night in Hanoi!

  • 5/5 John B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing cocktais, great friendly service, fabulous entertainment on Halloween night

  • 5/5 Milton T. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing hidden gem in Hanoi, love the music, vibes and what’s more the excellent banter with the bartenders who are artisans in their own right, crafting each drink with such care. The “Hanoi traffic” was the drink of my choice. Will definitely be back if I’m in the city :)

  • 5/5 C S. 1 year ago on Google
    Don't go here!!!! If you do, I may not be able to get a seat. Some of the best mixologist on the planet. Last time there was 2019. So glad to see they survived Covid and are still one of the best. They even take the time to have the crystal clear ice blocks, just shows you their dedication to being a top tier bar.

  • 5/5 Markus E. 9 months ago on Google
    Loved the great selection of original drinks, amazing atmosphere and super cool and friendly staff. Got the recommendation from a local, so usually not too many foreigners yet (fortunately), so you can enjoy a great local experience!

  • 5/5 Sonia P. 10 months ago on Google
    A must when visiting Hanoi! The Pho cocktail is unique and definitely a cocktail to remember! We had 8 cocktails and all were fantastic 🤩

  • 5/5 erica m. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow ! Such a good experience . The decor is enticing and comfortable , but the skill of the bar people surpasses that .

  • 4/5 Ilya S. 6 years ago on Google
    Cute little bar with interesting drink selection. They have daily specials each day of the week, and good mixologists behind the counter. Prices are decent for what you get.

  • 5/5 Dylan B. 1 year ago on Google
    awesome. brilliant unique cocktails and speakeasy vibe!

  • 5/5 Ndrea 1 year ago on Google
    They have a live band which adds to the great vibe of this club

  • 2/5 Anne 4 years ago on Google
    If you’re into odd, novelty cocktails then you might find this place interesting. I got to try the Pho Cocktail and the Com Cocktail. I prefer the Pho. The Com is pretty bad for my taste. The setting is just okay and they had a live band when I visited. In general, the place is pretty average for me.

  • 5/5 R B. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Delicious drinks, beautiful corner, friendly, gentle and super lovely staff. There are grass tubes for those who love the environment😍

  • 5/5 Sandra S. 4 years ago on Google
    We were absolutely blown away by everything - the people/service, the decor, and THE DRINKS! A perfect ending to our Hanoi visit...a pho cocktail and a fish sauce cocktail. This bar has the ability to make you feel like you've been going for years yet it's your first time there. The bartenders are extremely talented but also completely approachable. The owners also happened to be there tonight and my husband had a great conversation with them, truly personable folks. Go, you'll have a great time and you'll wish you could take the place home with you like we do! P.S. we learned of this place from a man who knows literally everything about food in Hanoi and beyond. Follow him on Instagram @vietnamesegod ❤🍹🍜

  • 5/5 Jonathan J. S. 3 years ago on Google
    This is absolutely a fantastic pub to visit and spend some time in. The staff and the drinks are outstanding, and I love the atmosphere! Also, I know the owner as well, and he is a great man. So to the reviewers who had negative things to say about him, I will say it straight-forth that you’re wrong and you need to check yourselves. Bottom line, the Unicorn Pub rocks!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in

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