Hanoi craft beer complete guide | 5 homegrown brands beyond Pasteur and how to pair them with Bia Hoi

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ハノイのクラフトビールは、ビアホイの気軽さと西湖周辺の国際的な飲食文化が重なったところに面白さがあります。ただし、閉店・移転・リブランドが多く、数年前の住所やタップ数を頼りに歩くと店が見つからないことがあります。

この記事ではブランドの特徴を残しながら、2026年9月時点で公式確認できた店舗を優先します。価格、営業時間、提供銘柄は当日の公式SNS・地図・店頭メニューで再確認してください。

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先に結論:店名より営業確認を優先

  • 7 Bridgesの現行公式ハノイ店は104 Xuân Diệu, Tây Hồ
  • 限定樽・タップ数・フライト価格は固定情報ではありません
  • ビアホイの後にクラフトへ進むなら、合計2〜3軒までが味を覚えやすい
  • 飲酒後はバイクを運転せず、徒歩か配車アプリを使う

Why is local craft beer thriving in Hanoi?

People tend to think “craft beer equals Ho Chi Minh City,” but Hanoi is where breweries with a strong local flavor are concentrated. There are three historical and cultural reasons.

Bia hoi culture forms the foundation

Hanoi’s “bia hoi” is a fresh-draft beer culture: brewed in the morning and drunk up the same day, at about 10,000 VND (roughly 60 yen) a glass—among the cheapest in the world. Light at around 3% alcohol, it’s an everyday sight to sit on plastic stools and drink it all over town. This culture of “drinking beer casually every day” has become the soil that spread interest in craft beer to locals as well.

The presence of the foreign community at West Lake (Tay Ho)

The area around West Lake in northwestern Hanoi is an expat district centered on French and American residents, and brewers who brought Western craft-beer culture began gathering here from the late 2010s. Many Tay Ho–born brands have emerged, including Furbrew (later The Box Bar), Standing Bar, and Turtle Lake Brewing.

An experimental spirit that makes the most of Vietnamese ingredients

Experimental flavors combining distinctly Vietnamese ingredients have become each brand’s signature—such as the Pho Beer once made by Furbrew (using pho spices), 7 Bridges’ Bastard Series (using Vietnamese spices), and Pasteur Street’s Jasmine IPA (with jasmine-flower aroma). Pairing local ingredients is what makes Hanoi craft so interesting.

Five must-visit local brands unique to Hanoi

Here are five craft brands born in or uniquely developed in Hanoi, organized by their character, signature beer, and ease of access. You can’t hit them all in a day, so we recommend narrowing down to the style you’re interested in.

BrandAreaSignature beerPrice per pintCharacteristics
The Box Bar(旧Furbrewと紹介される店。営業状況を要確認)Tay Ho (West Lake)Low-priced house beers50,000〜100,000VNDリブランド情報を含むため、現行営業を公式SNSで確認
Standing BarTruc Bach15–19 taps, changing daily80,000〜140,000VNDA rooftop beer garden overlooking the lake
7 BridgesTay HoBastard Series100,000〜150,000VNDFrom Da Nang, using Vietnamese spices
Heart of DarknessNear the Old QuarterBelgian Tripel / Ginger Beer100,000〜160,000VNDSeasonal experimental beers
Bia Sành ĐiệuTwo locations in the cityHouse-brewed plus guest taps70,000〜120,000VNDPairing with Vietnamese cuisine

初めてならテイスティングフライトの有無と当日の価格を店頭で確認し、少量ずつ比べると味の違いをつかみやすくなります。Furbrewの旧Pho Beer在庫はThe 100 Gardenなど一部のタップルームで残数限定で楽しめます。

The Box Bar(旧Furbrewと紹介される店。営業状況を要確認):ハノイ・ローカル代表格の後継店

Furbrew, founded by Danish brewer Thomas Bilgram in the West Lake area and long the face of Hanoi's craft beer scene, has closed and was rebranded as The Box Bar in 2023. The new venue focuses on value-priced house beers starting at 50,000 dong (about 300 yen) a pint, cheaper than in the Furbrew days. Remaining stock of Pho Beer, brewed with pho spices like star anise and cinnamon, can still be found in limited quantities at a few taprooms, including The 100 Garden.

  • Address: 8B Ngõ 12 Đặng Thai Mai, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội
  • Hours: 13:00–23:00 (daily)
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Standing Bar: 19 taps on a rooftop with a stunning view

On a rooftop overlooking Truc Bach Lake, this bar serves 19 taps of craft beer from across Vietnam, rotating daily. Since you can try major brands—Pasteur Street, 7 Bridges, Furbrew, Heart of Darkness—all at once, it’s the ideal single stop to grasp the whole picture of Hanoi craft. It’s busiest at sunset (around 17:30–18:30).

  • Address: 170 Trấn Vũ, Trúc Bạch, Ba Đình, Hà Nội
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 15:00–24:00 / Sat–Sun 12:00–24:00
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7 Bridges: the award-winning Bastard Series from Da Nang

Founded in Da Nang in 2017 and now with locations in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hoi An, this is a serious Vietnamese-born craft brand. Its Bastard Series, made with Vietnam-specific spices and fruits, has won awards at the Asia Beer Awards. The Hanoi branch is near the Sheraton in the Tay Ho district, with Pizza 4P’s also within walking distance, making it easy to combine with a meal.

  • 現行の公式住所: 104 Xuân Diệu, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội
  • Hours: 11:00–23:45 (daily)
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Heart of Darkness: king of experimental flavors

Though it originated in Ho Chi Minh City, this heavyweight also has a permanent shop in Hanoi. It’s known for daring flavors like an 8.5% Belgian Tripel, a fiery ginger beer, and seasonal tropical-fruit beers. Recommended for intermediate craft drinkers and up who feel “I’m tired of standard IPAs.”

  • Address: near the Old Quarter, available at multiple tap points
  • Hours: vary by outlet
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Bia Sành Điệu: specializing in pairings with Vietnamese cuisine

A local brand whose name means “Stylish Beer,” with two locations in the city. Alongside its house-brewed beers, it offers guest taps from Pasteur Street, 7 Bridges, Heart of Darkness, and others, in a distinctive format that puts pairings with Vietnamese cuisine front and center. Staples like pho, banh mi, and fried spring rolls can be served to match the beer.

  • Address: two locations in the city (Old Quarter / Ba Dinh)
  • Hours: 10:00–23:30 (varies by location)
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Four more Hanoi craft favorites worth knowing

Beyond the five main brands, there are hidden gems in the know. Here are extra candidates for those who want to dig deeper.

Shop nameAreaCharacteristics
Turtle Lake Brewing Co.Tay Ho20 taps, mostly house-brewed; a favorite of core beer fans
B’ross Craft BeerOld QuarterIts signature is a honey IPA made with Vietnamese forest honey
Taproom Cua BacTruc Bach(30 Cua Bac)16 taps, with plenty of seasonal IPAs
iBiero Craft Beer StationIn front of Hanoi StationA handy spot to drop by before or after a train, open until late

The Bottle Shop (two locations, West Lake and the Old Quarter) has one of Vietnam’s largest selections of bottled and canned craft beer. Recommended for takeaway fans and those who want to drink at their hotel.

Bia hoi versus craft beer: the difference and how to enjoy them together

Hanoi’s beer culture is a two-tier structure of “bia hoi (traditional)” and “craft (modern).” Experiencing both is the stylish way to enjoy it.

ItemBia HoiCraft beer
Price10,000 VND (about 60 yen) per glass70,000–150,000 VND (about 420–900 yen) per pint
Alcohol contentAround 3%5〜10%
LocationPlastic stools on the streetStylish taprooms and rooftops
ClienteleMostly local middle-aged and olderForeigners plus younger crowds
Serving hoursMidday to night (ends once sold out)Evening to late night

The classic bia hoi junction: “Ta Hien Street”

The intersection of Ta Hien Street and Luong Ngoc Quyen Street in the Old Quarter is Hanoi’s largest fresh-draft-beer cluster, known as “Bia Hoi Corner.” From around 5 p.m., chairs line the whole alley and it fills with tourists and locals. The classic course is to fill up on 60-yen bia hoi and then bar-hop to a craft beer venue.

  • Address: intersection of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen (Old Quarter)
  • Hours: from around 17:00 until late (varies by outlet)
  • Open in Google Maps

Tour it in a day! Three Hanoi craft beer courses

Here are three patterns you can choose based on your length of stay and stamina. Getting around by Grab (ride-hailing app) or taxi is the practical choice.Guide to using ride-hailing appsIt’s reassuring to check this in advance.

Course A: the classic half-day (Old Quarter + Truc Bach)

  • 16:00 Experience bia hoi at the Old Quarter’s Bia Hoi Corner (30 minutes)
  • 17:00 Take a taxi to Standing Bar (Truc Bach), aiming for sunset
  • 18:30 Move to 7 Bridges (Tay Ho) for a dinner pairing
  • 21:00 The Box Bar(旧Furbrewと紹介される店。営業状況を要確認)でナイトキャップ

Course B: the full-day core experience (morning to late night)

  • 11:00 A light lunch beer (Jasmine IPA) at Pasteur Street’s Hanoi branch
  • 13:00 Sightseeing and walking in the Old Quarter
  • 15:00 Try a saison at a Heart of Darkness outlet
  • 17:00 Sunset at Standing Bar (a 19-tap tasting)
  • 19:00 A pairing with Vietnamese cuisine at Bia Sành Điệu
  • 21:30 Buy bottled beer at The Bottle Shop for a nightcap at your hotel

Course C: a two-part morning-and-night plan (short and focused)

  • Morning: a glass right after Bia Sành Điệu opens (10:00–11:00)
  • Midday: focus on sightseeing
  • Night: bar-hop two spots, Standing Bar → The Box Bar (19:00–23:00)

Tips for souvenirs and takeaway

If you find a craft beer you like, you can bring it home to Japan. The Bottle Shop stocks a wide range of bottled and canned beer. Alcohol is duty-free in Japan up to the equivalent of three 760 ml bottles (about 2.28 L total), and since it exceeds 100 ml, it must go in checked luggage rather than your carry-on. For detailed baggage rules, seecomplete guide to flights from Japan to Vietnam. To prevent breakage, the golden rule is to wrap them in clothing and place them in the center of your suitcase.

Summary: enjoy Hanoi in two stages, “bia hoi plus craft”

ハノイのクラフトビールは、Bia Hoiの大衆文化を土台に、Tay Ho・Truc Bach・Old Quarterの3エリアで独自に発展した東南アジア有数のシーンです。Pasteur Streetだけでなく、The Box Bar(旧Furbrewと紹介される店。営業状況を要確認)・Standing Bar・7 Bridges・Heart of Darkness・Bia Sành Điệuの5系統を押さえれば、ハノイクラフトの全体像が見えます。Bia Hoi Cornerでローカル体験→クラフト店巡りの二段構えで、1日でハノイのビール文化を網羅できます。

For more Hanoi highlights, seethe Hanoi souvenir guideand8 great pho spots in Hanoias well. If you’d like to enjoy coffee culture,15 best Vietnamese coffee cafesis also a helpful reference.

Frequently asked questions

まとめ:古い住所を信じず、当日の2軒を選ぶ

ハノイではビアホイとクラフトを同じ日に比べられますが、店の移転や樽の入れ替わりが前提です。公式サイトで住所を確認できる店を軸にし、残りは当日の営業情報で決めてください。7 Bridgesの現行公式ハノイ店は104 Xuân Diệuです。

一軒目は軽いラガーやフライト、二軒目で香りの強いIPAや限定品という順番にすると比較しやすくなります。水と食事を挟み、帰路まで含めて無理のないコースにしてください。

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