GC Bar, gay bar in Hanoi
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GC Bar

Google (269) 3.4
Tripadvisor (70) 3.1
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Visitors praise the GC Bar for its friendly staff, good cocktails, and central location, with some finding it a fun and welcoming environment for the LGBTQ+ community. However, several reviewers found the staff unfriendly and the atmosphere lacking a community feel, with some questioning if it's truly a gay bar.

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5A Ngõ Bảo Khánh (off Ấu Triệu), Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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About this place GC Bar

GC Bar is a small bar on Ngõ Bảo Khánh, a lane off Ấu Triệu in Hoàn Kiếm, close to St Joseph's Cathedral and the lake. For years it has been the bar most often named as gay in Hanoi. The crowd is mixed, local and foreign, and it gets packed and loud late at night. Hanoi has very few dedicated gay venues, and the scene here is low-key rather than hidden. Reviews are uneven (around 3.4 on Google), and we have no hours on file. Go late, keep an eye on your drinks and the bill, and check recent reviews first.

Features

Gay LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Bar (alcohol) Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Touristy Local favorite Pub Themed parties Outdoor smoking only Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

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3.4
★★★☆☆
269 reviews

Based on 269 Google reviews.

Werner Postmeier Jul 2026
★☆☆☆☆

We were the only guests and the only sounds came from the staff talking. No music.

Xuan Tien Jul 2026
★★★★★
Hieu Nguyen Jul 2026
★★★☆☆

My shop should change the music. Everyone says the music is boring and doesn't allow for dancing, and I feel the same way 🤣 I've been there several times and always had to turn around and go somewhere else.

샘플 Jul 2026
★★★★★

I stopped by during my trip to Hanoi, and the staff were friendly and it was great haha. I hope they get more customers.

Samantha Liddelow Jul 2026
★★★★★

We went there on a quiet Wednesday late afternoon. Great happy hour prices.

Dean Holgate Jul 2026
★★★★★

A hidden gem , best cocktails in Hanoi !

Binh Gold Jun 2026
★★★★★

This is the oldest and most iconic LGBT bar in Hanoi's Old Quarter. It's packed with Westerners, and has an open, friendly vibe. Tip: Visit after 10 PM to experience the explosive music and order a super-strong Gin Tonic.

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Last updated on 14 November 2026

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