A Harry Potter Themed Café in Hanoi, Vietnam!
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Vietnam is one of the largest producers of coffee in the world and it’s capital Hanoi is FULL of cafés! While there are many traditional cafés, Hanoi has a lot of cool and quirky cafés, including one entirely themed around HARRY POTTER!
Dress in your house robes and enjoy a nice, cold butter beer at Always Cafe in Hanoi, Vietnam!
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Always Café is a super cool café sitting within the heart of Hanoi and the best part is, it’s entirely themed to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The theming begins outside the cafe and extends all the way to the menu, making this cafe a must-visit for any Harry Potter fan!
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The exterior of Always Cafe looks like it was plucked straight off of Diagon Alley!
From the second you are stood outside the cafe, the theming is already evident. The building looks like it was plucked straight off Diagon Alley and definitely stands apart from the architecture of the surrounding buildings. As you wander inside the doors, the theming continues. There are few different seating areas with spots at the front of the cafe, or you can venture to the back, where there is a pretty cool display of Hogwarts House memorabilia, some wands and some murals painted on the walls.
By now, you’ve probably adapted a little to your surroundings, and you’ll notice the music playing in the cafe is straight from the movie soundtracks as well.
Always Cafe has a bunch of Harry Potter themed merchandise for sale, including sweatshirts, wands, necklaces and more!
Always Cafe has a selection of books for you to peruse while you sip on your Butter Beer!
In the front of the cafe there is merchandise to purchase, including a variety of t-shirts, sweatshirts, Hogwarts ties, wands, jewellery and more! Just next to this, you’ll find a rack of Hogwarts robes, scarves and ties. These ones aren’t for sale however… these are for you to try on and take photos! That’s right! To experience this cafe in full, you can even get dressed up in your house colours to really feel the full immersion into the Wizarding World.
Hufflepuff and proud (kind of)!
Rosh is actually also Hufflepuff but decided to see how she’d look in Slytherin!
On the other side of the room, you’ll find a bookshelf stacked with a whole bunch of Harry Potter books, including novels, illustrated books and movie guides if you’d like to do some reading while you sip on your butter beer. On top of the shelf also sits a whole bunch of Harry Potter themed board games and trivia which you can enjoy with your friends while you enjoy your time in the cafe.
Always Cafe has a bunch of Harry Potter themed board games for you and your friends to play while you sip on your potions!
There is even a rack of Hogwarts robes, sweater vest, scarves and ties for you to try on and take photos!
The front of the menu at Always Cafe showcases some of the most popular drinks, including Butter Beer and some special potions!
The theming of course extends to the menu, with many Harry Potter themed drinks to satisfy any taste. There is of course Butter Beer - both hot and cold, and if you’re over 18 years of age, you have the option to make it alcoholic. There are also many different ‘potions’ for you to enjoy. These include famous Wizarding World potions such as Polyjuice Potion and Felix Felicis. The cafe even includes “strong” potions for guests aged 18 years and older!
If you’re wanting your experience to be a little more hands-on, you can look to pre-book Always Cafe’s Potion Class experience. You will get to try your hands at making your own potions and will feel like you are right in Potions Class at Hogwarts!
If you’re looking for a bite to eat as well, Always Cafe also has some different bits and pieces, including pizza, fries, chicken wings and a variety of different pastries.
Overall, this cafe is a great experience for all ages and if you’re a Harry Potter fan, you have to add this to your Hanoi itinerary!
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