Vung Tau NightlifeUltimate Summary
From Karaoke to Bars & Clubs and Massages, we have briefly summarized the 3 core categories of Vung Tau's nightlife with locally verified information.
July 04, 2026
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The Real Charm of
Vung Tau Nightlife
While it is a peaceful 'coastal city near Ho Chi Minh' during the day, at night, Vung Tau reveals a completely different face filled with the intense energy typical of an oil city. Just a 2-hour bus ride from Ho Chi Minh, this place is establishing itself as a real hotspot consistently visited by tourists, featuring bars and clubs along Tran Phu Beach Road, VIP massages, and local KTVs.
From the Back Beach (Bai Sau) night market to beach bars on Tran Phu Street where the sound of waves becomes background music, and VIP massages complete with Nuru and pool party packages. You can experience the best value-for-money nightlife in Vung Tau, which is much more relaxed than Ho Chi Minh's entertainment districts and easier to access than Da Nang.
💡 Local Insight
The majority of Vung Tau's nightlife establishments are concentrated within a 3km radius of Tran Phu Street and Back Beach area. Booking accommodation near Back Beach (around Lotte Mart) will save you a lot of travel time and money.
Set Menu KTV · Pickup Included · Luxury System
Beach Clubs · Ocean View · EDM/Hip-hop DJs
Fixed Price (Tip Included) · Nuru/Pool Party/Cosplay · Pickup
Key Nightlife Areas
Vung Tau's nightlife is mainly divided into three zones. Optimize your route based on your accommodation.
Back Beach (Bai Sau) · Tran Phu
The most popular area for travelers. Massages, KTVs, and bars are concentrated within a 10-minute walk. Highly recommended to stay near Lotte Mart. New Tokyo and Tay Do Massage are located here.
Front Beach (Bai Truoc)
The Front Beach area overlooking the sea toward Ho Chi Minh. The center of Vung Tau's clubbing scene, featuring modern nightclubs like LOX Club and various beach cafes.
Phu My Town
An industrial port town 40-50 mins away from Vung Tau city center. Home to Tokyo Massage Phu My (the only cosplay & 12-person pool party). An ideal stopover if departing from Ho Chi Minh.
Vung Tau Karaoke
Unlike the large Korean KTVs in Ho Chi Minh, Vung Tau karaoke mostly operates as small-to-medium sized KTVs with a set menu system (usually for 4 people). The flagship 'Seven Karaoke' has been the No.1 KTV for over 5 years, while 'Luxury Karaoke' offers a clear set system and flashy interior suitable for those wanting a premium experience.
Usage Flow
💡 Money Saving Tip
Vung Tau KTVs offer similar quality to Ho Chi Minh at half the price. Friday-Sunday peak times sell out early, so advance booking is essential. Confirm the tip and set contents with the manager before entering.
Basic Set Comparison (For 4)
Choose from Soju/Beer/Whiskey, Girl tip extra
| Venue | Basic Set | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Karaoke | Soju 4 or Beer 20 or Whiskey + 3 Snacks | 4M VND |
| Luxury Karaoke | Soju 4 or Beer 20 or Whiskey + 2 Snacks | 4.5M VND |
| Girl Tip (Common) | 500K VND | |
Vung Tau Bars & Clubs
Bars and clubs in Vung Tau are distributed across three areas: Front Beach, Hoang Hoa Tham St., and Back Beach. LOX Nightclub is the center of clubbing, while Blue Moon Club (est. 1996) and Vitamin C2 Beer Club lead the local beer scene. Entry is mostly free, and a bottle of beer costs around 30K~60K VND.
🎧 LOX Nightclub
Located at 12B Hoang Hoa Tham. The largest club in Vung Tau with LED lighting and high-power sound. Resident DJs playing EDM, Hip-hop, and Remixes. Regular events like 'Chicks Night'. Open daily 8 PM ~ 2 AM.
🌊 Blue Moon & Vitamin C2
Blue Moon (2 Nguyen Du) is the oldest club, established in 1996, featuring huge video walls. Vitamin C2 Beer Club (94 Ha Long) is a local hotspot combining dancing, live games, and draft beer from 7 PM to 2 AM.
🍺 Cask Bar & Rooftops
Cask Bar (12 Quang Trung) is a favorite craft beer pub for expats. Breeze Rooftop Bar and On The Top Bar are popular ocean-view rooftop bars.
Top Bars & Clubs Comparison
| Venue | Type / Address | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LOX Nightclub | EDM Club · 12B Hoang Hoa Tham | ★ 4.5 |
| Blue Moon Club | Large Club · 2 Nguyen Du | ★ 4.2 |
| Vitamin C2 | Local Beer Club · 94 Ha Long | ★ 4.3 |
| Cask Bar | Craft Beer Pub · 12 Quang Trung | ★ 4.4 |
| Breeze Rooftop Bar | Ocean View Rooftop · 2A Truong Cong Dinh | ★ 4.3 |
📍 Vibe by Area
Vung Tau Boom Boom Massage
Verified boom boom massage parlors in Vung Tau are concentrated near Tran Phu Street and Back Beach, so you can use them without worrying about communication. All operate on a fixed-price (tip included) system. New Tokyo (1.4M~) and Tay Do (1.2M~) are easily accessible downtown options. Tokyo Massage Phu My offers unique options like cosplay and 12-person pool parties.
New Tokyo Massage
5 mins from Back Beach · Tip Included · Nuru+Pool+Karaoke
Tay Do Massage
Largest in VT · Jacuzzi+Sauna · Inside Ky Hoa Hotel
Tokyo Massage Phu My
Nha Trang Branch · Only Cosplay · 12-pax Pool Party
Top 3 Boom Boom Massages Comparison
| Name | Features | Starting |
|---|---|---|
| New Tokyo | 65 Thuy Van · Nuru+KTV Pool Party · Tip Incl. | 1.4M |
| Tay Do | 30 Tran Phu · Jacuzzi/Dry Sauna/Steam Room | 1.2M |
| Tokyo Phu My | 108 Le Thanh Ton · Cosplay · 12-pax Pool | 1.1M |
📍 Common Key Info
Vung Tau Nightlife Review
Honest reviews from our local coordinators who have verified these places on foot.
Manager Park
Main Guide Editor
Vung Tau is just 2 hours from Ho Chi Minh, and doing massage, bar, and KTV will fill up your day completely. Tay Do Massage is the only place here with a jacuzzi and sauna. A drive along Ha Long beach followed by LOX Club is highly recommended. The best route is Massage → Bar → KTV.
Manager Choi
Field Tour Director
The biggest advantage of New Tokyo Massage is the fixed price with tips included, so you don't need to open your wallet until you leave. The karaoke pool party course is especially great for groups of 3+. Tokyo Massage Phu My is perfect as a stopover from Ho Chi Minh and is the only place offering cosplay.
Guide Eung
Local Guide
Honestly, Vung Tau is smaller than Da Nang or HCM, but massage quality is actually better. The fixed-price system is well established so you don't have to worry about rip-offs. LOX Club is smaller than HCM clubs but the vibe is more relaxed. Booking ahead is essential for weekends.