Places to meet in Vientiane
59 places to meet in Vientiane: cafés, restaurants, parks and more. Plan a meet-up on NearMeetup.
Food & drink
- Cafe Ango · Cafe · ChanthaboulyA cafe and casual eatery on Hengbounnoy Street in the old town.
- Café Sinouk · CafeA Lao coffee brand cafe on Setthathirath Road in central Vientiane.
- Common Grounds Café · CafeA cafe, bakery and coffee roaster in the old centre of Vientiane.
- Hard rock Café · RestaurantA branch of the international rock-themed restaurant and bar near Nam Phou fountain, with live music.
- Joma Bakery Café (Setthathirath) · CafeA bakery cafe branch near the Nam Phou fountain in central Vientiane.
- Joma Bakery Cafe That Luang · Cafe · XaysetthaA bakery cafe near That Luang serving bagels, sandwiches and cakes, with free Wi-Fi.
- Khop Chai Deu · RestaurantA restaurant in a colonial-era building near the Nam Phou fountain serving Lao and international dishes.
- Kong View · Restaurant · SikhottabongA riverfront restaurant serving Lao, Thai and European dishes, with a garden overlooking the Mekong.
- Kualao Restaurant · Restaurant · ChanthaboulyAn upscale restaurant serving traditional Lao dishes, with optional dance and music shows at dinner.
- Kung's Café Lao · CafeA garden cafe in an alley near Wat Si Muang.
Culture
- Buddha Park · Museum
- National Library of Laos · Library · Vientiane
- Carol Cassidy Lao Textiles · Art space · ChanthaboulyA Lao textile studio and showroom on Nokeokoummane Road.
- COPE Visitor Centre · MuseumA visitor centre explaining unexploded ordnance in Laos and the work of the COPE rehabilitation programme.
- Ho Phra Keo Museum · Museum · ChanthaboulyA former royal temple on Setthathirath Road, now run as a museum.
- i:Cat Gallery · Art spaceA small contemporary art gallery showing local and international artists, with free admission.
- Lao National Cultural Hall · Theater · ChanthaboulyA national cultural hall and theatre venue on Nokeokoummane Road.
- Lao National Museum · Museum · ChanthaboulyA national history museum on Samsenthai Road covering Lao history and culture.
- Lao Textile Museum · Museum · ChanthaboulyA museum about Lao textiles and weaving, with demonstrations and a shop.
Nightlife
- Artisan Bar · BarA small bar in central Vientiane listed among the city's nightlife venues.
- Chokdee Café & Beer Bar · PubA Belgian-style beer bar and restaurant close to the Mekong riverfront.
- Cocoon Bar · Bar · ChanthaboulyA cocktail bar on Hengbounnoy Street in the old town.
- Corebeer · PubA brewpub on Thadeua Road serving its own craft beers in an industrial-style hall.
- Hard Rock Cafe Vientiane · Bar · ChanthaboulyA branch of the Hard Rock Cafe chain on Setthathirath Road in the old town.
- Moonlight Lounge Namphou · Lounge · ChanthaboulyA lounge bar on the Nam Phou fountain square in the old town.
- Musso Restaurant and Bar · BarA restaurant and bar in the Nakham area of Vientiane.
Outdoor
- First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge · Scenic spot · Vientiane
- Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) · Park · HadxayfongAn open-air sculpture park southeast of the city with large Buddhist and Hindu statues.
- Chao Anouvong Park · Park · ChanthaboulyA riverside park on the Mekong with a promenade, picnic areas and the Chao Anouvong statue.
- Inpeng Culture Park · Park · HadxayfongA riverside park near the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge with an eatery and a children's play area.
- Nam Phou Fountain · Public squareA fountain square in central Vientiane surrounded by restaurants and cafes.
- Patuxai · Scenic spotA victory monument with a climbable tower and views over Vientiane.
- Patuxay Park · Park · ChanthaboulyA landscaped park with gardens and fountains around the Patuxai monument at the end of Lane Xang Avenue.
- Pha That Luang · Scenic spotThe gilded Buddhist stupa that is a national symbol of Laos.
Shopping
- Ban Anou Night Market · Market · ChanthaboulyAn evening street-food market on Phai Nam Road in central Vientiane.
- ITECC Mall · MallA shopping mall on Kamphengmeuang Boulevard that also houses the Trick Art Museum.
- Khuadin Market · Market · ChanthaboulyA local market on Nongbone Road in central Vientiane, near the Talat Sao area.
- Talat Sao Mall · MallA shopping mall next to the Talat Sao morning market in central Vientiane.
- Talat Sao (Morning Market) · Market · ChanthaboulyA central two-storey market and shopping area selling textiles, silver, handicrafts and everyday goods.
Sports
- New Laos National Stadium · Football pitch · Vientiane
Entertainment
- Major Platinum Cineplex · CinemaA multi-screen cinema on the fourth floor of the Vientiane Center mall.