Tiem Bia Ga by Rooster Beers, Dong Nai Street

Tucked into the leafy Bac Hai residential quarter, this Rooster taproom feels like a neighbourhood living room, with an open front, wall-to-wall rooster murals and a mix of students, families and office workers. The beers are brewed for drinkability, which suits the long, chatty evenings here.

Bac Hai is packed with cheap local eateries, so pick up something on the way and bring it in; the staff are happy for you to eat your own food.