Frolic Bar

Gay bar and club · Ho Chi Minh City Đề Thám

Neon light, smoke, pop and drag on Saturdays: Frolic Bar on Đề Thám Street is Saigon’s queer hotspot, right next to the backpacker bustle of Bùi Viện.

• ★ 4.6 on Google (893)
• Drag and go-go
• Happy hour 8–10 pm
• daily until 3 am

Address

151 Đề Thám, Phường Cầu Ông Lãnh (formerly District 1)
Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours

daily 8 pm–3 am

Drinks

Happy hour daily 8–10 pm
drink specials on Mondays

Crowd

young and queer mixed, mostly 20–35, locals, expats and travellers

Flirt factor

high

Programme

Unzipped drag party on Saturdays
Go-go shows on Sundays
Drink specials on Mondays

What makes Frolic Bar stand out

Frolic Bar is on Đề Thám Street, right next to Bùi Viện, Ho Chi Minh City’s loud backpacker strip. Neon light, smoke machines and pop music set the mood, and the cocktails are fairly priced.

On Saturdays the Unzipped drag parties take place, and on Sundays there are go-go shows. Happy hour is daily from 8 to 10 pm, and it gets really busy from midnight.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is young, a mix of locals, expats and travellers. Many describe the nights as exuberant, even during the week. With almost 900 reviews and 4.6 stars, Frolic is one of the city’s most popular queer bars.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Frolic Bar’s Facebook page, The Gay Passport, Google reviews (4.6 stars, 893 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.