Symposium Cocktail Bar & Lounge

What reviewers say

Excerpts from public Google reviews. They are the reviewers’ opinions, not ours, and we have not verified them.

• ★ 55 months ago

  Hands down the most fun bar I’ve been to in Saigon! This is already my third time here. They have amazing cocktails, and they also offer a surprise cocktail, and every single time I’ve ordered one they absolutely nailed it (which is really not a given). it’s one of the best cocktail bars I’ve come across. The service is just incredible, the staff is super sweet and friendly, and the vibe here is cute and relaxed. And if you’re traveling solo, this is the perfect place to go out alone without feeling lonely. Highly recommended!!

• ★ 57 months ago

  Symposium has a great atmosphere, lively but not too loud, the drinks are excellent, a good selection of classics and some really flavorful signature cocktails with local ingredients. The menu has obviously been really thoughtfully designed, and so especially if you're visiting Vietnam and want to try some new cocktails with reliable quality and good balance, this is the perfect place to go. I also had an amazing experience here because after a late night out I had actually lost my phone. The street is quite bustling with lots of other bars open late as well, and the bar owner was incredible, made calls, opened Find My Phone, took me to the police station, & all in all spent 2 1/2 hours tracking down my phone out of the goodness of her heart. Even more amazing because her bar had nothing to do with it, no responsibility, as I had lost it somewhere else down the road, but at Symposium they were just so kind and resourceful and wanted to help. I had no expectations that it could be found, but An, the co-owner, did it without being asked, and succeeded, it was miraculous. The drinks as mentioned are top-notch, but the staff are even more so: kind and professional and just unbelievable. I cannot recommend the bar enough.

• ★ 5a year ago

  First place in our bar tour but it ended up to be the one and only place we came tonight, nice spot for a couple of cocktails and even better service. We just visited Wednesday and was thrilled to take advantage of their Gentleman night buy 1 get 1 for classic cocktails. The cocktails were great. What really made the experience stand out though was the good service. Staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right (even I had problem with my stomach, they gave me Gaviscon, that's really impressed me!! ) If you're looking for a spot for your chilling night, this is the place !

• ★ 57 months ago

  I came here during happy hour and has wonderful cocktails with a long lost friend. We had 3 cocktails each - old fashioned, whiskey sour, and a expresso martini. All 3 cocktails were crafted perfectly! We were the only ones in the bar at the time so there wasn't much atmosphere, but the ambience is nice! The servers were also very good to us.

• ★ 5a month ago

  Amazing experience! The staff is so friendly and the venue is spacious and classy. I will definitely come back a lot!

• ★ 511 months ago

  The owner An is very nice. This place is well curated for people that want to have a chic yet affordable experience. I had three glasses of Amaretto Sour and it was better than back home. I highly recommend this place! Look for An as she’s very accommodating when I came alone.

• ★ 5a year ago

  Absolutely one of the best bars in the world I’ve ever visited. The staff is fantastic and super fun to see perform their craft. Thien Danh is an artist unlike any I’ve ever seen. He knows his stuff and an amazing person. Not only did he make the best craft passion fruit margaritas and other craft beverages but he made a custom el Diablo that blew my mind. I can’t rave enough about this place. The music selection is upbeat and at a the correct volume level so you can have a discussion with your date, but also enjoy the selection that has been carefully selected to keep an upbeat and lively atmosphere. The artwork and accoutrements make this a place not to miss in Binh Thanh. Go now if you are out and about. If you are reading this then book a freakin flight.

• ★ 52 years ago

  Great place to go for cocktails, they have a very great range of selections to choose from. And if you don't know what to order just let the bartender know your tastes and they'll put a drink together for you! Very nice atmosphere, with a lounge and balcony space upstairs. Worth coming back a few times to check out the live music!