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Makara – A Unique Champa and Vietnamese Culture-Inspired Tropical Cocktail Bar in Da Nang
Da Nang Leisure (2023)
"Makara Bar is the ultimate destination for individuals seeking a cozy atmosphere to share stories and have close conversations. It’s a place you should not miss when you visit Da Nang. With fantastic cocktails, mesmerizing design, and the ineffable sense of wonder and joy that the staff attentively offers, you cannot resist this charming establishment."
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Ẩm Thực Hiện Đại — Modern Cuisine (2025)
"This bar specializes in tropical Tiki cocktails made with rum, perfect for those who like sweet and sour flavors. Reasonable prices from 170k VND. The space is attractive and stylish, with a somewhat “hidden” entrance that you’d probably miss if you just walked by quickly."
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Danak (2025)
"Established in 2023, Makara is Vietnam’s only fully realized tiki bar, the first to conceptually fuse tiki traditions with Vietnamese history and culture. Hidden and immersive, it transforms tropical escapism into a distinctly local experience. Original cocktails, like the Naughty Monkey, showcase lush, bold flavors rooted in local ingredients and genuine craftsmanship."
The Roaming Sparrow (2024)
"If you find yourself in Danang, I highly recommend making a stop at MAKARA Bar. Whether you’re a fan of tiki culture, a lover of well-crafted cocktails, or simply seeking a friendly and engaging atmosphere, MAKARA Bar has something to offer. Step inside and allow yourself to be transported to a world of enchantment and discovery."
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reddit (2025)
"This one blew me away. It’s got tiki vibes but with cool Vietnamese decor, and the whole place is super photogenic. Mostly female bartenders—who are both attractive and also really damn good at what they do. I tried a drink called "The Naughty Monkey" (rum, chocolate, banana, pineapple) and ended up coming back the next night to order it again. For both chill vibe and great drinks, it’s one of the best spots I found."
mytiki.life (2024)
"As one would expect, it has some fusion elements and is not trying to clone the Trader Vic or Don the Beachcomber aesthetic. However, it has a number of Tiki features that Westerners would expect -- it is dark and moody with colorful lighting, tiki masks adorn the walls.... They also have a wide variety of tropical drinks on their menu and serve them in a variety of tiki mugs."
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THE DOT Magazine (2025)
"Tiki bars and beaches were meant to be together. Even though we’re still downtown, a little distance from the beach, Makara (162a Nguyen Chi Thanh) is keeping the combo alive with their Danang tiki bar. The anonymous entrance underplays the moody vibes inside – a dimly lit tiki bar that’s soaked in Champa culture, or, as they call it, ‘original tiki-Viet style,’ with rooms upstairs, each differently themed, for private sessions fuelled by their tiki-style sweet and sour cocktails – like their Ms. Mai’s Mai-Tai."
Wanderlog (2025)
"MAKARA Bar in Da Nang has garnered rave reviews for its unique cultural ambiance, delicious and creative drinks, friendly staff, and cozy atmosphere. Reviewers highlighted the well-trained bartenders who pay attention to detail, the sugary yet Tiki-inspired cocktails, the warm hospitality that makes visitors feel welcome, and the bar's blend of Vietnamese tradition with a modern Tiki vibe. The bar offers an array of memorable cocktails with stories behind each one, creating a special experience for guests."
LUXE/DETOUR (2026)
"Makara bills itself as a Vietnamese tiki speakeasy, which sounds like marketing nonsense until you step inside the century-old house on Nguyễn Chí Thanh. The concept actually works: tropical drinks reinterpreted through Vietnamese tribal history, handcrafted décor featuring antiques and traditional artwork, rum-based cocktails leaning sweet-sour at decent prices.
The entrance runs deliberately subtle – easy to miss if you’re not looking. Inside splits into two floors, both decorated with enough detail to justify the tiki label without going full theme park. Signature drinks are reasonable, from VND 180K (US $7), most are perfectly balanced – which matters more than it should where tropical drinks often mean sugar bombs with umbrellas. It’s ambitious without overreaching – a proper programme that happens to be Vietnamese rather than forcing it into tiki moulds."
Hidden in the heart of Đà Nẵng, MAKARA is the world’s first Vietnamese-American tiki speakeasy.
MAKARA is a handcrafted cocktail bar where creative design, art, cocktails & mocktails tell stories of Vietnam’s rich culture and heritage with romance and style.
Whether you’re looking for a romantic hideaway, a comfortable social space, or simply a place to unwind in style, MAKARA delivers an unforgettable experience. Comfy lounge seating and private rooms are available for intimate conversations, date nights, birthday parties, and special occasions.
MAKARA is centrally located near the Han Market, Đà Nẵng Cathedral (Pink Church), and Dragon Bridge. Experience the best of Đà Nẵng’s nightlife at a top-rated bar with “a tale in every cocktail."
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