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- Beer and wine prices at The Roof are not on the site menu: add them where the table says [CONFIRM]
- Our 5% public holiday service charge comes from the menu footnote in content/menu.ts: still current?
- East West Brewing: Corner lists its Da Nang taproom at 1A Vo Nguyen Giap, our address. Its own page gives no address, so the card leaves it out. Same building?
- East West's 80K–150K range is from October 2025 and its happy hour deal is not published: worth asking them or checking the menu in person
- The Craftsman: Luxe/Detour (March 2026) says cocktails from 150K, Da Nang Chill Ride (September 2026) says 200K–350K. The card shows both
- Blends: The Discreet Gentleman calls it Blend Social Club; our hip-hop guide uses Blends Social Bar
- 7 Bridges Brewing: The Discreet Gentleman (May 2026) lists pints at 80K–160K, but 7bridges.vn lists no Da Nang taproom, so it is left out. Is it still open?
- SKY36 publishes no drink prices on its own menu page. Tripadvisor reviews mention 400K cocktails, undated, so not used
- Shop and bia hoi prices rest on Numbeo (August 2026) and Eat Da Nang (October 2025); Bach Hoa Xanh's product pages would not load. A photo of a Circle K or WinMart shelf price would firm this up
- VAT: Decree 174 excludes excise-tax goods from the 8% rate, so alcohol stays at 10%. Our menu footnote says 8% / 10%: worth a check with the accountant that this wording matches our invoices
A local beer costs 15K to 30K from a shop or a vendor on My Khe Beach, and 20K to 120K in a bar. Craft beer runs 80K to 150K a glass. Cocktails cost 100K to 250K in most bars and up to 300K at hotel sky bars. Wine by the glass starts around 130K.
Those are menu prices. Clubs and hotel bars often add 10% VAT and 5% to 10% service on top, so check the bottom of the menu before you order.
One note: The Roof is ours and appears once, as a row in the price table. Every other price comes from the venue's own page or a dated listing.
- 15K–30K at a shop or on the beach
- 20K–120K; craft 80K–150K
- 100K–250K; sky bars to 300K
- 130K–500K
- Mostly 5–7PM, buy‑one‑get‑one
- 13 September 2026
What a drink costs, by kind of place
Menu prices in Vietnamese dong, from the sources listed under the answers below. K means thousand: 25K is 25,000 VND.
| Place type | Beer | Cocktail | Wine glass | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience store or supermarket | 15K–30K | – | Bottle 130K–280K | Numbeo averages, August 2026: 22,643 VND for a 500ml local beer, 200,000 VND for a mid-range bottle of wine |
| Bia hoi and local beer halls | 20K–25K for 500ml* | – | – | Fresh draught beer, the cheapest in town |
| Beach vendors on My Khe | 20K–30K | – | – | Water 10K, coconut 30K, lounge chair 40K |
| Restaurants (city average) | 35K for 500ml draught; imported 60K | – | – | Numbeo, August 2026. Soft drink about 17K |
| An Thuong expat bars | 20K–120K | 100K–220K | 130K–220K | Guinness 130K–180K at The Mad Den |
| Craft beer taprooms | 80K–150K a glass* | – | – | Happy hour at East West, weekdays 3–6PM |
| Cocktail bars and speakeasies | – | 100K–250K; The Craftsman to 350K | 200K–500K at Cáliz | Signatures mostly 170K–200K |
| Beach clubs | – | About 170K–190K | – | Kalà Kalà: coffee about 60K, plus 5% service and VAT |
| Hotel sky bars | – | 180K–300K | From 150K | SKY36 adds 10% VAT and 5% service |
| Clubs with tables | – | – | – | Tables from 1,490,000 VND with a bottle, plus 10% VAT and 10% service |
| The Roof (ours) | CONFIRM: beer price | 190K–250K; 90K from 2 to 6PM | CONFIRM: wine by the glass | Mocktails 90K, juices 60K–85K, coffee 40K–50K. VAT and service included; 5% service on public holidays |
*From Eat Da Nang's October 2025 beer guide; we found no dated 2026 figure. Prices change often, so check the menu before you order.
Drink prices at named bars in Da Nang
Fourteen places with sourced prices, grouped by kind of place. Each card leads with the price most people compare.
Beach and beach clubs
My Khe Beach vendors
20K–30K
The cheapest cold beer with a sea view. Rent a lounge chair and the vendors bring drinks to you. Am Thuc Hien Dai reports that local authorities regulate the prices here.
A cheap beer on the sand
- 20K–30K
- Water 10K, coconut 30K, lounge chair 40K
- Am Thuc Hien Dai, updated July 2026
Kalà Kalà Beach Club
170K–190K
A beach club with a pool, sofas and sunbeds, open 8AM to 2AM. Entry is free. Seating service runs 119K to 299K a person, and the bill adds 5% service and VAT. Its daily happy hour is buy 2, get 1 free.
An afternoon by the pool, then happy hour
- About 170K–190K
- About 60K
- 4–6PM daily, buy 2 get 1 free
- 5% service charge and VAT
- Kalà Kalà's own blog, updated July 2026
An Thuong bars
The Mad Den Irish Bar
130K–180K
An Irish pub in the expat streets, and the place to find a Guinness.
A pint of Guinness
- 50K–120K; Guinness 130K–180K
- 130K–220K
- The Discreet Gentleman, updated May 2026
Cáliz Wine Bar
200K–500K
A wine bar with flights and wine by the glass. Selected wines are buy one, get one from 5PM to 7PM.
Wine by the glass at happy hour
- 200K–500K a glass
- 5–7PM daily, buy one get one on selected wines
- From 5PM; until midnight, 1AM on Fridays and Saturdays
- Cáliz Wine Bar's own guide
Craft beer
East West Brewing
80K–150K
Da Nang's beachfront taproom for East West's own beers, open 8AM to 1AM. The price range is from October 2025, so expect it may have moved.
A craft beer at weekday happy hour
- 80K–150K a glass (Eat Da Nang, October 2025)
- Weekdays 3–6PM (Da Nang Hotel Guide, 2026)
- Every day, 8AM to 1AM
Cocktail bars
The Craftsman Cocktail Bar
150K–350K
A speakeasy-style cocktail bar. Sources disagree on price: Luxe/Detour put cocktails at 150K in March 2026, and Da Nang Chill Ride at 200K to 350K in September 2026. Friday jazz nights charge 50K entry.
A proper cocktail in a quiet room
- 150K (Luxe/Detour, March 2026) to 200K–350K (Da Nang Chill Ride, September 2026)
- Free, except 50K on Friday jazz nights
Tê Bar
200K
Vietnamese flavours in a glass, including a cocktail built on mì Quảng, the Da Nang noodle dish.
A cocktail that tastes of Da Nang
- 200K (Luxe/Detour, March 2026; Am Thuc Hien Dai, July 2026)
Makara
170K–180K
Tiki cocktails. Am Thuc Hien Dai lists them at 170K; Luxe/Detour at 180K.
A tiki drink
- 170K (Am Thuc Hien Dai, July 2026); 180K (Luxe/Detour, March 2026)
Bar Đồ Yêu
180K–250K
Cocktails built on Vietnamese history and daily life.
Vietnamese ingredients, modern cocktails
- 180K–250K (Am Thuc Hien Dai, July 2026)
United Bar
100K
The lowest cocktail price in Luxe/Detour's list. Drinks can sell out.
A good cocktail for less
- From 100K (Luxe/Detour, March 2026)
Hotel sky bars
SKY36
320K
The tallest bar in the city, open 6PM to 2AM. Vietnam Nightlife lists a 320K minimum at the bar counter, including one drink, and tables from 2,390,000 VND. All of it is before 10% VAT and 5% service. Entry is usually free before 9PM, then a minimum spend or ticket applies.
Height, with a budget
- 320,000 VND minimum, includes one drink
- 2,390,000 VND (1–5 people), 6,800,000 VND (VIP sofa, 1–8), 8,600,000 VND (VVIP, 1–15)
- Plus 10% VAT and 5% service
- Vietnam Nightlife listing (undated); hours from sky36.vn
Sky 21 Bar & Bistro
Buy 1 get 1
A hotel rooftop with a sea view. Its happy hour page offers buy one, get one free on cocktails every day from 5PM to 7PM. The hotel does not publish prices online.
Two cocktails for one at sunset
- 5–7PM daily, buy 1 get 1 free on cocktails
- Parosand Danang Hotel's offer page
Clubs
Hair of the Dog
1,490,000 VND
A club that sells tables, not entry. The smallest package covers up to four people with a bottle, a fruit plate, two mixers and two waters. Open 7PM to 2AM.
A group sharing a bottle
- 1,490,000 VND (1–4), 2,690,000 VND (1–8), 5,380,000 VND (1–15)
- Plus 10% VAT and 10% service
- Vietnam Nightlife listing (undated)
VAT, service charges, cover charges and tipping in Da Nang
The price on the menu is not always the price you pay. Here is what gets added, and where.
VATVietnam's standard VAT is 10%.
Vietnam's standard VAT is 10%. Until 31 December 2026, many goods and services are taxed at 8% instead, but goods under excise tax, which includes alcohol, are left out of the cut (Decree 174/2025/ND-CP). That is why some bills show both 8% and 10%.
Service chargesCommon at hotel bars, clubs and beach clubs.
Common at hotel bars, clubs and beach clubs. SKY36 adds 10% VAT and 5% service, Hair of the Dog 10% VAT and 10% service, and Kalà Kalà 5% service plus VAT.
Cover chargesRare.
Rare. Most bars and beach clubs are free to enter. SKY36 is usually free before 9PM. Some live music nights charge a small entry, such as 50K on Friday jazz nights at The Craftsman.
Table minimumsClubs and sky bars sell tables with a minimum spend instead of entry: from 1,490,000 VND at Hair of the Dog and 2,390,000 VND at SKY36, before VAT and service.
Clubs and sky bars sell tables with a minimum spend instead of entry: from 1,490,000 VND at Hair of the Dog and 2,390,000 VND at SKY36, before VAT and service. Both packages include a bottle.
TippingNot expected at street stalls or bia hoi.
Not expected at street stalls or bia hoi. Vietnam Tourism (May 2026) suggests 5% to 10% at sit-down places with no service charge, and 20K to 50K a round for bartenders in expat bars. If service is already on the bill, a tip is optional. Card machines that suggest 10% or 15% ask for more than locals give.
Happy hours in Da Nang
Most happy hours run from 5PM to 7PM and are buy one, get one free. A few start earlier.
East West Brewing, 3–6PM weekdaysHappy hour on its craft beers; the deal is not published (Da Nang Hotel Guide, 2026).
Happy hour on its craft beers; the deal is not published (Da Nang Hotel Guide, 2026).
Kalà Kalà Beach Club, 4–6PM dailyBuy 2, get 1 free.
Buy 2, get 1 free.
Sky 21 Bar & Bistro, 5–7PM dailyBuy 1, get 1 free on cocktails.
Buy 1, get 1 free on cocktails.
Ciela Skybar & Dining, 5–7PM dailyBuy 1, get 1 free on alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (Am Thuc Hien Dai, July 2026).
Buy 1, get 1 free on alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (Am Thuc Hien Dai, July 2026).
Cáliz Wine Bar, 5–7PM dailyBuy 1, get 1 on selected wines by the glass.
Buy 1, get 1 on selected wines by the glass.
Stella Maris Hotel rooftop, at sunsetTwo cans of Larue for 55K (Am Thuc Hien Dai, July 2026).
Two cans of Larue for 55K (Am Thuc Hien Dai, July 2026).
Bunker, 7–9PMWhiskey sour 99K, against about 180K for signature cocktails (Am Thuc Hien Dai, July 2026).
Whiskey sour 99K, against about 180K for signature cocktails (Am Thuc Hien Dai, July 2026).
How to drink well in Da Nang for less
- Nearly every happy hour in the city falls between 3PM and 7PM. Buy one, get one halves the price of a 180K cocktail.
- 10% VAT plus 5% to 10% service adds up fast at clubs and sky bars. Ask whether prices include them before you order a round.
- Huda, Larue or a glass of bia hoi costs less than a bottle of water at a sky bar. On My Khe Beach, vendors sell cans for 20K to 30K.
- Only where there is no service charge. A card machine suggesting 15% is not the local norm.
3–7PM
+15–20%
15K–30K
5–10%
Pick your drink by budget
A cold beer under 30K
A cocktail with a sea view
A glass of wine
A group table with a bottle
*Eat Da Nang, October 2025.
Drink prices in Da Nang: questions people ask
What people ask before a night out.
How much is a beer in Da Nang?
A local beer costs 15K to 30K from a shop or a vendor on My Khe Beach. In bars, expect 20K to 120K, and 80K to 150K a glass for craft beer. Numbeo's August 2026 average for a 500ml draught in a restaurant is 35,000 VND.
How much is a cocktail in Da Nang?
100K to 250K in most bars. Cocktail bars such as Tê Bar and Makara charge 170K to 200K, beach clubs about 170K to 190K, and hotel sky bars 180K to 300K, often before VAT and service. Happy hours cut that: buy one, get one free at several bars from 5PM.
Is there a cover charge at bars in Da Nang?
Rarely. Bars and beach clubs are free to enter. Clubs and sky bars sell tables with a minimum spend instead, from 1,490,000 VND at Hair of the Dog and 2,390,000 VND at SKY36, plus VAT and service.
Do I tip in Da Nang?
Not at street stalls or bia hoi. At sit-down places with no service charge, 5% to 10% is plenty, and 20K to 50K a round is fine for a bartender in an expat bar. If service is already on the bill, a tip is optional.
Why is my bill higher than the menu?
Many clubs and hotel bars list prices before tax. SKY36 adds 10% VAT and 5% service; Hair of the Dog adds 10% VAT and 10% service. Check the bottom of the menu, or ask.
When is happy hour in Da Nang?
Most run from 5PM to 7PM, usually buy one, get one free. East West Brewing's starts at 3PM on weekdays and Kalà Kalà's at 4PM.
Checked on 13 September 2026 against the venues' own pages (Parosand Danang Hotel, SKY36, Kalà Kalà, East West Brewing, Cáliz Wine Bar), Vietnam Nightlife's table listings (undated), Am Thuc Hien Dai (July 2026), Da Nang Chill Ride (September 2026), The Discreet Gentleman (May 2026), Luxe/Detour (March 2026), Da Nang Hotel Guide (2026), Eat Da Nang (October 2025), Numbeo (August 2026), Vietnam Tourism (May 2026) and Decree 174/2025/ND-CP. Prices marked * are from 2025. Bar prices change often, so check the menu before you order.
Plan the rest of your night out.
Start at a happy hour between 3PM and 7PM, read the bottom of the menu before you order a round, and tip only where service is not already on the bill.
