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Social Club Rooftop Bar
A small, stylish rooftop cocktail bar on the 24th floor of Hotel des Arts Saigon, with views over the city from above the boutique MGallery hotel.
At a glance
- Type
- Rooftop cocktail bar
- Area
- District 3 (Xuan Hoa), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- hoteldesartssaigon.com
Good to know
- 24th-floor rooftop
- City views
- Cocktails
Why we recommend it
Social Club Rooftop Bar crowns Hotel des Arts Saigon, a boutique hotel in the MGallery collection that opened in October 2015. The bar is on the 24th floor, above The Albion by Kirk Westaway on the 23rd, and the national guide to the city's nightlife describes it as small and stylish. It is a calmer alternative to the larger rooftop clubs, with the emphasis on cocktails, conversation and the view.
The hotel itself is inspired by the 1930s era of French Indochina, with Art Deco lines and pieces from the owner's private art collection displayed around the public spaces, and the bar shares that polished, design-conscious feel.
The location is on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street in Xuan Hoa ward. The national nightlife guide notes that the bar overlooks the Opera House area. It suits couples, small groups and anyone who wants a quiet drink with a view before dinner. Smart casual dress is the safest choice in a hotel bar of this kind. Its smaller scale, compared with the big rooftop clubs of the city, is part of its appeal, and it is a good choice when you want to hear yourself talk. If you want to make an evening of it, the hotel's other venues include Saigon Kitchen, inspired by Asian street food markets, and Café des Beaux-Arts, where afternoon tea is served with live piano music.
A few general points apply to the rooftop bars of District 1. Most open in the late afternoon and close between midnight and 02:00, and the national guide to the city's nightlife notes that prices are usually quoted before service charge and VAT, which are added to the bill. Sunset is the busiest and most atmospheric time, so arrive a little early if you want a seat at the edge. In the rainy season, from around May to November, afternoon and evening showers can close open-air areas for a while, so it is worth checking the sky before you set out.
The hotel is easy to reach by taxi or ride-hailing from the rest of District 1, and the War Remnants Museum is in the same ward, so the bar works well as an end to a day of sightseeing in this part of the city.
Social Club Rooftop Bar FAQs
Where is Social Club Rooftop Bar?
On the 24th floor of Hotel des Arts Saigon MGallery, 76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street.
What is the atmosphere like?
Small and stylish, with the focus on cocktails and the view.
Is it part of a hotel?
Yes, it is the rooftop bar of Hotel des Arts Saigon, an MGallery hotel.
What is on the floor below?
The Albion by Kirk Westaway, on the 23rd floor.
Is it good for couples?
Yes, its calm, polished atmosphere suits couples and small groups.
What should I wear?
Smart casual dress is the safest choice.
When is the best time to go?
Around sunset, when the view is at its best.
When did the hotel open?
In October 2015.