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Bo\/en bar in Hanoi<\/h2>\n
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Hanoi is famous for its vibrant nightlife, and it\u2019s no wonder that the city has dozens of great bars with unique cocktails<\/a> and pleasing aesthetics to cater to the needs of partygoers. With so many nightspots for residents to choose from, it takes something truly outstanding for a new bar to compete with the long-established names, and Bo\/en<\/strong> doesn\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n

Opened just earlier this month, the bar has a fascinating collection of rare herb and butterfly specimens proudly on display for customers to gawk at while sipping on its signature cocktails.<\/p>\n

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Cozy interior with butterfly and herb collections<\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: Thanh An<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Tucked away on the second floor of the Et\u0113sia Restaurant in Hanoi\u2019s Old Quarter, Bo\/en is a cozy little bar with d\u00e9cor inspired by London\u2019s National History Museum, with a drink counter at the far end and a long table in the middle.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Bo \/ en Cocktail Atelier<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Right upon entering, you\u2019ll no doubt find your attention drawn to the wooden shelves lined along the walls. Where other bars often display colorful bottles of liquor, Bo\/en instead has rows of jars with preserved herbs and plants inside.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, the central table has a display case in the middle, which houses several specimens of butterflies and bugs that customers can clearly see through the clean glass.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Bo \/ en Cocktail Atelier<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A star of the collection is the Ornithoptera Priamus. Also known as the common green birdwing butterfly, this specimen has a bright green color and black stripes on the upper parts of its wings that resemble birds’ feathers.<\/p>\n

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Signature cocktails to sip on<\/h3>\n
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Drink-wise, Bo\/en\u2019s menu offers an expansive selection of sophisticated cocktails made by some of the best mixologists in town. Of course, you can expect all the classic cocktails to be available here, though the bar also has several signature cocktails.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Bee’s Life cocktail
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One of the flagship drinks here is the Bee\u2019s Life (VND250,000, ~USD10.86)<\/strong>. Inspired by the bar\u2019s theme of insects and herbs, this is an interesting mixture of pisco, D.O.M Benedictine (a type of brandy-based herbal liquor), honey, egg white, and other ingredients.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Old Fashioned
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Meanwhile, traditionalists should not miss out on the Old Fashioned (VND220,000, ~USD9.56)<\/strong>. The drink still follows the original recipe of mixing whisky with bitters and orange zest, but it\u2019s the quality of the ingredients that make it stand out.<\/p>\n

The whisky used is Rittenhouse Rye, which has a fruity taste with a touch of honey flavor, but the real secret ingredient here is the bar\u2019s homemade syrup made from aromatic Tonka beans, which give the drink a pleasant scent.<\/p>\n

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Gawk at unique bug and herb collections at Bo\/en bar in Hanoi<\/h3>\n
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Hitting up a speakeasy bar to sip on delicious cocktails and enjoy a casual conversation with friends always makes for a relaxing night out, and at Bo\/en, you also have some fascinating bug and herb collections to view while you’re at it.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> <\/span>Second floor, 14B L\u00f2 S\u0169 Street, Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi
\nOpening hours:<\/strong><\/span> Tue \u2013 Sun 6PM-12AM | Closed on Mondays
\nTelephone:<\/strong><\/span> 0986868042
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