In the old town of Hoi An in central Vietnam, there's a themed shop entirely dedicated to the British comedy "Mr. Bean," called "Mr Bean Bar Hoi An." The neon sign out front is the face of Bean, played by Rowan Atkinson, and the interior is filled with wall-to-wall posters and TVs playing Bean footage. Sophie (42), a travel creator from Paris, happened to find it while walking around town and introduced it, and its all-out worldview has become a talking point. Located in the old town about 20 minutes from Da Nang, it's easy to drop by along with sightseeing in Hoi An.
Bean everywhere from the storefront to the interior
The thoroughness of the decor is the core of this shop. A neon sign shaped like Bean's face hangs on the front, and the interior is covered wall-to-wall with posters. TVs keep playing Mr. Bean footage, and a giant cutout of Atkinson's face sits at the DJ booth. Staff wear T-shirts and caps featuring the character. Even the restroom is decorated with Bean's face, so from the moment you step in you're wrapped in the worldview.
A Paris travel creator found it by chance
The one who spread the shop is Sophie (42), a travel content creator from Paris. She says she happened upon the shop while walking through Hoi An's old town. She describes the shop's atmosphere as "playful, nostalgic, and memorable." The discovery story of a tourist wandering in by chance and being surprised by an unexpected themed shop has led to its spread on social media.
Store information (data table)
It operates as a bar serving cocktails, local beer, and Vietnamese food. It also holds events such as live-music nights and theme parties. It's located in a corner of Hoi An's old town. Here are the basics.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Shop name | Mr Bean Bar Hoi An |
| Location | 61 Nguyen Phuc Chu Street, Hoi An Old Town |
| From Da Nang | About 20 minutes |
| Format | Bar (cocktails, local beer, Vietnamese food) |
| Specialty | Mr. Bean-themed cocktails |
| Event | Live music, theme parties, and more |
Bean cocktails and events
The menu includes cocktails, local beer, non-alcoholic drinks, and Vietnamese standards. Among them, cocktails with a Mr. Bean motif are the signature. Events such as live music and theme parties are also scheduled, so you can enjoy it with the events included, not just drink. Time spent surrounded by Bean footage while taking in the decor becomes an experience unique to this shop.
As a "novelty" spot in Hoi An's old town
In Hoi An's old town, known for lanterns and old streetscapes, Mr Bean Bar is a striking anomaly. A shop that incorporates a world-famous character this all-out is rare, drawing travelers' interest as material for photos and videos. With a location easy to visit on a day trip from Da Nang, it's become a stop for those who want to add a curveball to their standard sightseeing.
Summary
Bean everywhere from the neon out front to the restroom, with the signature being Bean cocktails. Mr Bean Bar Hoi An is a talked-about shop in Hoi An's old town that spread from a chance discovery. Its all-out worldview, a class apart from the ancient town's ambiance, is worth a peek during your trip.
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Source:Discover SWNS / Bizarre Mr Bean-themed cafe discovered in Vietnam / Tripadvisor / Mr Bean Bar Hoi An
