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Pasteur Street Brewing Company Original Taproom
The rooftop taproom in an alley off Pasteur Street where Pasteur Street Brewing poured its first beer in 2015, serving craft beers made with Vietnamese ingredients.
At a glance
- Type
- Craft beer taproom
- Area
- District 1 (Saigon), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Opening
- Open daily
- Official site
- pasteurstreet.com
Good to know
- Rooftop taproom
- Craft beers with Vietnamese ingredients
- Food menu
Why we recommend it
Pasteur Street Brewing Company is the best-known name in Vietnamese craft beer, and its original taproom, tucked into an alley at 144/3 Pasteur Street, is where the story began. The company poured its first beer in January 2015 and describes this rooftop room as the place where the Saigon craft beer story started. It has since grown to 15 taprooms across the country, including 12 in Ho Chi Minh City, but the original keeps a special charm.
The brewery's approach is to combine global brewing techniques with fresh Vietnamese ingredients, and its beers have won awards. The taproom is a breezy rooftop with seats for around 80 people, which gives it an intimate, neighbourhood feel compared with some of the larger branches. There is a dining menu as well as the beer list, so you can make an evening of it.
It suits beer lovers, groups of friends and anyone who wants a relaxed alternative to the cocktail-focused rooftop bars. The atmosphere is casual, and there is no dress code to worry about. The company's taprooms range from neighbourhood bars to an open-air beer yard with a mini brewery upstairs on Ngo Thoi Nhiem Street. If you want to explore further, the flagship on Ngo Duc Ke Street, inside the historic Grand Hotel Saigon, has a full restaurant, and the Hoang Sa taproom is the largest, with the most beers on tap.
According to the company's website, the original taproom is open from 11:00 to 23:00 from Monday to Thursday and on Sunday, and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Finding it is part of the fun: look for the alley entrance on Pasteur Street and head up to the rooftop.
The taproom is in central District 1, within easy reach of Nguyen Hue Walking Street, City Hall and Ben Thanh Market, so it is a convenient stop after a day of sightseeing. Many visitors pair it with dinner at one of the restaurants nearby or a stroll along the walking street once the evening has cooled. With so many taprooms in the city, it is easy to try a different branch on another night.
Pasteur Street Brewing Company Original Taproom FAQs
When did Pasteur Street Brewing start?
It poured its first beer in January 2015.
Where is the original taproom?
In an alley at 144/3 Pasteur Street, Saigon ward, on a rooftop.
What are the opening hours?
11:00 to 23:00 Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and 11:00 to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
What makes the beers different?
They combine global brewing techniques with fresh Vietnamese ingredients.
How big is the taproom?
It seats around 80 people.
Is there food?
Yes, there is a dining menu.
Are there other taprooms?
Yes, there are 12 in Ho Chi Minh City, including the flagship on Ngo Duc Ke Street.
Is there a dress code?
No, the atmosphere is casual.