STIR

STIR is a modern classic cocktail bar located in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1, earning recognition as Vietnam's top entry on Asia's 50 Best Bars list. The intimate, speakeasy-inspired space evokes 1960s–70s Vietnam with soft golden lighting and jazz ambiance. Founders Steel Dinh and Lam Duc Anh craft inventive cocktails blending local ingredients with contemporary techniques, such as the signature Nuoc Mia Highball made with fresh-pressed sugarcane juice, Zacapa 12 Rum, and pandan cordial. Cocktails begin around USD 13 per drink, making it an accessible yet sophisticated destination for quality craft cocktails in a nostalgic, elegant setting.