Travel Notes: How I Found the Soul of Da Nang at Night

Something about the manner in which the humidity snaps with the falling of the sun over the Han River transforms the whole atmosphere of this city. I have discovered in my recent Travel Notes: How I Found the Soul of Da Nang at Night that the real pulse of this place is not to be found in the tourist markets that are full of people, but in the subdued sound of the crystal and the low music of jazz in its secret parts.

Da Nang has grown up. No longer is it merely a stopover between Hoi An and Hue, but it has evolved to the level of a sophisticated, moody, and thoroughly deliberate nightlife that I never expected.

The Hunt to Find the Right Pour.

When friends request me to give them recommendations on where to drink in Danang, I tend to advise them to avoid the noisy beach clubs and find the places that take their profession seriously. City has stealthily developed a scene that is comparable to the best in the southeast Asia. I would spend the nights in the alleys and random staircases searching for the best cocktail bar in Da Nang, and what I discovered here is a society of mixologists that are obsessed with local ingredients, i.e., infused rums, Vietnamese botanicals, and hand-carved ice.

Finding a Moment for Two

When you are on a trip with a loved one, it is a little more involved. It was not an easy task to find a really romantic bar in Da Nang, but now there are such incredible, cozy places where the lights are lower, the service is flawless, and the air is like a secret. You can actually hear each other talk and watch the city lights glitter in the distance, and it is in these dimly lit lounges that it is possible.

The nightlife of Da Nang is high-brow, hospitable, and even a bit artistic. It is one of those sides of Vietnam that I have come to like more and more each time I visit.

My Personal Hideaway

To feel all the atmosphere I am referring to, you should spend an evening in Keepsake Bar. It is out of the way and, to be honest, like an oasis to any person who likes an ultimate beverage. The Keepsake Bar staff make each cocktail as a chat, and the place itself is simply effortless.

Visit them today and let the bartender surprise you with a custom creation!