Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, has a small but lively gay scene tucked mostly into the historic Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake. GC Bar, known locally as Golden Cock, is the city's largest and longest-running gay bar, while R7 Bar near West Lake is the iconic heart of the scene with a lounge and drag shows. Savage draws a younger crowd for techno and house, and 1900 on Ta Hien is a popular late-night spot. Most venues sit within a short ride of one another. The scene is more relaxed and café-driven than Ho Chi Minh City's, fitting Hanoi's quieter character.
A gay-owned dance bar with DJs and a weekly LGBT night on Thursdays, often open until dawn.
A long-running, friendly neighborhood gay bar with a pool table, busiest Thursday to Sunday evenings.
A French-gay-owned cocktail bar and nightclub that welcomes everyone, open from evening into the small hours.
A gay-owned, gay-popular massage spa near Hoan Kiem Lake with private rooms and English and Japanese-speaking staff.
A spa for gay men in the old town, offering massage, facials, and waxing in private rooms.
A gay-friendly Japanese-themed spa with massage and Japanese-style bathing facilities.
An LGBT-friendly cafe and rooftop bar, a VietPride sponsor, known for its egg coffee.
A gay-welcoming boutique hotel in the Old Quarter with a spa and rooftop views.