Saigon’s premier cocktail lounge, 2 Lam Son Bar, is taking the art of mixology to fresh heights with new bar manager, Simon Brandmayer who brings world-class cocktail artistry to the chic and stylish centrepiece of the city’s upmarket bar scene.

From intimate cocktail rooms to rooftop escapes, Vietnam’s bar scene has found a rhythm of its own. The Best Bar of the Year nominees celebrate places where inspired drinks, character and genuine hospitality come together, reminding us that sometimes the most memorable evenings begin with simply choosing the right bar.