Imported beer is available in Vietnam, although a number of domestic beers are brewed. Rice wine is very popular, and there are many brands available. There is a variety of fruit wines such as apricot, orange or lemon. Soft drinks are processed from the many varieties of tropical fruits available. If you must drink it, boil the water first.
Bars are fairly easy to find, even in smaller hotels.
Try asking the locals for the current popular spots. Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi All visitors must register with the police within 48 hours of arrival. When calling from within the same city, delete the city code from the number. When calling to another city from within Vietnam, use the entire city code.