Northern Soul Bar

Located right in the heart of Hanoi's most vibrant nightlife area and billed as the “only rooftop bar” in the area, Northern Soul boasts 2 patios on the 5th and 6th floors. of the building, providing both indoor and outdoor seating. Sitting on a comfy chair above the hustle and bustle, you'll be able to bask in the cool breeze, enjoy stunning views of the streets below or gaze at the vibrant city skyline. city.

The owner of this unique bar is Mr. Hai Vu – a Canadian overseas Vietnamese who has a great love for music and his bar. About 10 years ago, Hai Vu joined a punk band and played his last show due to the lead singer wanting to leave the band because he had some problems and the band didn't want to continue without singing. main officer. Hai Vu suddenly had the idea of opening a bar of his own and many years later, it finally came true.

Northern Soul was named for the bar partly because Hai Vu has always lived in the North, whether in Hanoi or Canada, but mainly because it is one of (many) genres of music that he enjoys. This soul genre originated in the north of England when British mod music began to embrace black American soul music, which is upbeat, uplifting music with a fast tempo that makes you want to dance. It's the bar's soundtrack and at least part of the reason why everyone in the bar is always in a good mood, drinking beer and ordering cocktails as they tap their feet and nod to the frantic beat of their souls. Hai Vu has a clear concept for his bar and is sticking with it.

Aside from the live music, one of the fun aspects of the bar is the stunning views of the Old Town; you will get a bird's eye view of the noisy, bustling area below. The city lights up, tourists boisterously scurrying from shop to shop as hawkers and shoe-shining boys hustle.

Although located in the Old Town, Northern Soul is a bit more sophisticated than other bars in the area. It's also a hard-to-find landmark that, upon arrival, gives it a sense of optimism, fun, like you have to be knowledgeable to enter, an atmosphere ignited by the music, original and little known.

For someone who claims to have never worked in a bar before, opening an elegant rooftop bar in the heart of the city may seem like a bold move fraught with risks, but Ha Vu feels brave. feels comfortable and seems to have everything within reach.

Although it has not been open for long, Northern Soul seems to have found its niche as a trendy urban space, the decor is sophisticated and functional, everything is beautifully lit, overflowing. filled with vintage posters of legendary soul singers like Otis Redding and James Brown. An excellent selection of hand-picked craft beers, including a superb Northern Soul beer, you can also find bottled beers here.

Interestingly, while Northern Soul does not sell its own food, Hai Vu orders food from some of the famous restaurants in this city so if you feel hungry, you can order a piece of NYC Pizza or a meal. from Chopsticks.

For a fun evening that offers something more sophisticated than the discos and the numerous beer halls in the area, this is definitely the place, a new addition as one of the rooftop bars the best in Hanoi. As Hai Vu says: You know, who doesn't like soul music, everyone loves it, taps their feet on it and moves to the beat of it. I love the name Northern Soul, a perfect name for a perfect bar right in the heart of Hanoi.

Opening hours: daily, 17:00 – 02:00

Address: 5th floor, 31 Ta Hien, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi