Bittersweet &Co
Bittersweet &Co
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6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
About
We - Bittersweet - always want to tell you a story of bitter and sweet, the story of a hard start and a happy ending. Thus, we fall in love with every aspect of emotions, we live for it and use it to create new, more positive values. Thus, we always try our best to save the sweetness for the last of every experience, not one way or another. We craft the passion you can taste.
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- Nick BTugun, Australia10 contributionsCocktail heavenToui made the perfect cocktails. I asked for minty, and boom, there is was, and perfect, I asked for 2 different spicy, and boom, both perfect. Actually, it started when I asked for an Oaxacan when I walked in, it was like my test - a great cocktail but hard to find, and he was like, no problem, and of course, it was perfect. What a great place, I highly recommendThank you so much for letting us be your buddies! It is our success that you really enjoyed your service, so we hope to see you again someday! Have a nice day!Written March 10, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten March 10, 2024
- LeannieHanoi, Vietnam2,500 contributionsSuper quirk and fun speakeasySuper fun speakeasy, doubly perfect because it's a chocolate shop too!! We enjoyed sharing our preferred tastes with the bartender and then watching them create something unique and personalised to us. I enjoyed a chocolate style margarita followed by something chocolateky and minty!! Quirk interior, good playlists and fun time drinksVisited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten July 30, 2024
- sunilsadhwaniHong Kong, China213 contributionsBittersweet Chocolate CompanyWe were recommended to visit this place by friends, so we had some expectations. Despite this, we were simply blown away by the friendliness and attentiveness of the team. They have no menu but simple ask what tastes and drinks you like. Then creativity takes over and magically something beautiful appears in front of you. Really not to be missed. It’s a bit so hidden bar inside a chocolate shop. The chocolates are made by the team as well and are also super yummy.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten August 17, 2024
- stefa87Sydney, Australia26 contributionsNgoc, an asset for Bittersweet speakeasy bar! What an incredible place!What an unbelievable place! I was looked after by Ngoc who is an extraordinary bartender with great sense of humour and a fantastic energy. Ngoc passion for hospitality and knowledge is second to none, considering his young age. I was lucky enough to try many of his concuctions, including one of the cocktails paired with a “panna cotta” style dessert which was mouth watering. Ngoc made me feel welcome and came up with a very theatrical show while he was making one his signature cocktails. I was really impressed! I would like to also mention June, a lively girl that was working alongside with him behind the bar. They are a beautiful working couple and they definitely make a great team together! Thanks again for one the best nights I had in Phu Quoc 🙏 I wish you all the best but I’m sure you will have a brilliant career ahead of you. Keep up the hard work and never lose that beautiful passion for mixology that you have. To the management team and the owner of this beautiful joint, please look after this guy!Visited September 2024Travelled soloWritten September 15, 2024
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Aeugst am Albis, Switzerland177 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
The Bittersweet Bar made our stay at Phu Quoc perfect. Such a great ambiance and warm welcome. The drink is designed according to your taste. The bar tenders know their profession, are very inventive and very happy when they meet your expectations. We were there at 3 consecutive nights and were overwhelmed each time by the drinks they design and their smiles. We will definitely come back and can recommend the place to all serious bar and cocktail lovers
Written December 27, 2022
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Thank you so much for the kind words about Bittersweet! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our concept cocktail omakase and the personalized approach our bartenders take to craft the perfect drink for you. We do use high-quality ingredients and spend a lot of time honing our skills to make sure each cocktail is a masterpiece. And of course, seeing our guests happy and satisfied is what makes us smile too! We can't wait to welcome you back for another round (or three) on your next visit to Phu Quoc. Cheers!
Written March 3, 2023
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Thành S
Vietnam18 contributions
Dec 2022
Rumor said that if you visit Phu Quoc Island then you have to taste the cocktail in Bittersweet. This really made me curious about its concept and I was totally surprised because it seems too small at the first sign when I came. But believe me, you will feel the cozy, chic & chill ambiance while indulge your negroni or whisky sour inside the bar. You can't find anywhere else in this island a bar with premium quality comes with long-lasting impressive taste like here.
Written December 23, 2022
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Hey there! As a proud bartender of Bittersweet, let me just say that we're so happy to hear you enjoyed our bespoke cocktails made with high-quality ingredients and crafted with care. We may not have a menu, but that's because we want to create a unique experience for each of our customers based on their preferences. And yeah, we may not be the cheapest option on the island, but we believe in quality over quantity. Plus, we like to think of ourselves as a hidden gem that's worth discovering. So, next time you're in town, come on back and let us whip up another delicious concoction just for you! Cheers!
Written March 3, 2023
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Cannon-Barker-Tours
Nui Thanh, Vietnam14 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
No cocktail ‘menu’ which was a good sign… ordered a round of Whiskey Sours which came with snacks & were delicious! We quickly followed with another Whiskey Sour & an Old Fashioned which was equally as good as the first. Again snacks with each round & bottled water available on the table. We chose to sit outside & people watch, inside space was very ‘cool’ & speakeasy style! Wish we’d found it earlier in our stay as it was just along the road from our hotel!
Written January 1, 2023
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Dear valued reviewer,
Thank you for your kind words about our cocktail bar Bittersweet! We are glad that you enjoyed our concept cocktail omakase and the whiskey sours and old fashioned that our expert bartenders handcrafted for you. We take pride in using only the best ingredients and making everything fresh and from scratch.
We apologize for any confusion regarding our menu-less approach. We believe in providing a personalized experience where we tailor each cocktail to your specific tastes and preferences. This does require a bit more time and effort from our talented bartenders, but we believe it's worth it for the ultimate cocktail experience.
We're delighted that you also appreciated our cozy and stylish speakeasy atmosphere, both inside and outside. We hope you'll visit us again on your next trip to the area and perhaps try some of our other delicious cocktails and snacks. Thank you for choosing Bittersweet!
Best regards,
The Bittersweet Team
Written March 3, 2023
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Greg San Francisco
19 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Stopped in here about 9 PM on a Friday. First visit. I know it says hidden, but it’s right in the main road and has a good sized sign so….
First impression, the place is sleek and looks great.
Second impression, place was lively in a number of ways, all great. Good sized crowd, but everyone had a table or barstool.
They don’t have a menu, but they know how to make most of your favorites (assuming they have the ingredients) and make a number of things up based on what you like (our bartender made a version of a basil Collins that was incredible). The only downside is it is a bit dark and was loud (I’ll get to that) so I couldn’t catch the bartender’s name from his name tag or when we talked.
Anyway, definitely the best drinks I had in the island and top two or three in all of Vietnam (imho)
It was loud because they had a band playing. Now it’s a pretty small space and a five man group (two singers, a percussionist, bass player and acoustic guitar player) in there does get boisterous and they took up a fair amount of space. Usually, that would ruin the semi-speakeasy vibe of a bar, BUT, those guys were phenomenal! They did mostly/all covers, but the energy and creativity of their performances were really amazing. They pick some sort of obscure songs (or at least I’d think obscure for 20-something guys who’s parents were probably not yet born when some of the songs came out.
The version of “Ain’t no Sunshine” (the Bill Withers classic) made my night. I love the original and thought “uh oh, how’s he gonna do this” when he started, but the man crushed it - hard. GREAT. I was told the band name is Ichi Band.
Anyway, I’m guessing that most nights are probably more speakeasy vibe, but it really did make my last night on the island special. Thank you to Bittersweet and Ichi Band!
First impression, the place is sleek and looks great.
Second impression, place was lively in a number of ways, all great. Good sized crowd, but everyone had a table or barstool.
They don’t have a menu, but they know how to make most of your favorites (assuming they have the ingredients) and make a number of things up based on what you like (our bartender made a version of a basil Collins that was incredible). The only downside is it is a bit dark and was loud (I’ll get to that) so I couldn’t catch the bartender’s name from his name tag or when we talked.
Anyway, definitely the best drinks I had in the island and top two or three in all of Vietnam (imho)
It was loud because they had a band playing. Now it’s a pretty small space and a five man group (two singers, a percussionist, bass player and acoustic guitar player) in there does get boisterous and they took up a fair amount of space. Usually, that would ruin the semi-speakeasy vibe of a bar, BUT, those guys were phenomenal! They did mostly/all covers, but the energy and creativity of their performances were really amazing. They pick some sort of obscure songs (or at least I’d think obscure for 20-something guys who’s parents were probably not yet born when some of the songs came out.
The version of “Ain’t no Sunshine” (the Bill Withers classic) made my night. I love the original and thought “uh oh, how’s he gonna do this” when he started, but the man crushed it - hard. GREAT. I was told the band name is Ichi Band.
Anyway, I’m guessing that most nights are probably more speakeasy vibe, but it really did make my last night on the island special. Thank you to Bittersweet and Ichi Band!
Written April 1, 2023
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Thank you for your kind words, we hope to see you again someday to experience more new things!
Written October 13, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
silverelb
Da Nang, Vietnam201 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
While we had dinner at Hien, some of my coworkers jumped to Bittersweet to enjoy cocktails. The design of the bar was elegant by combine classic and modern style. The glass and atmosphere was excellent. But when the ladies ordered the drink, one with fruity flavor, other said she doesn't like it sweet, then the bartender neither asked for more nor recommend flavor at all, just started to make cocktails. For example I like floral cocktails, but it doesn't mean I like elderflower or rose. When the bartender gave drinks, they even gave wrong and didn't check if their guests like it or not, which is not worth for 260,000 vnd per glass (overpriced than 5 stars hotel). So I think the bar already missed a potential customers who loved cocktails.
Written December 10, 2022
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Hello mate,
I'd like to apologize for your experience. Our concept is bespoke cocktail, meaning we create customized cocktails based on the preferences of each individual customer. We're sorry if our bartender didn't ask enough questions to fully understand the tastes of the ladies in your group. We take pride in using high-quality, handcrafted ingredients and putting a lot of time and effort into perfecting our cocktails. Our prices are based on the quality of our ingredients and the expertise of our staff, and we're sorry if you felt they were overpriced. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you what we're really capable of. Cheers !
Written March 3, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
stefa87
Sydney, Australia26 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
What an unbelievable place!
I was looked after by Ngoc who is an extraordinary bartender with great sense of humour and a fantastic energy.
Ngoc passion for hospitality and knowledge is second to none, considering his young age.
I was lucky enough to try many of his concuctions, including one of the cocktails paired with a “panna cotta” style dessert which was mouth watering.
Ngoc made me feel welcome and came up with a very theatrical show while he was making one his signature cocktails.
I was really impressed!
I would like to also mention June, a lively girl that was working alongside with him behind the bar. They are a beautiful working couple and they definitely make a great team together!
Thanks again for one the best nights I had in Phu Quoc 🙏
I wish you all the best but I’m sure you will have a brilliant career ahead of you.
Keep up the hard work and never lose that beautiful passion for mixology that you have.
To the management team and the owner of this beautiful joint, please look after this guy!
I was looked after by Ngoc who is an extraordinary bartender with great sense of humour and a fantastic energy.
Ngoc passion for hospitality and knowledge is second to none, considering his young age.
I was lucky enough to try many of his concuctions, including one of the cocktails paired with a “panna cotta” style dessert which was mouth watering.
Ngoc made me feel welcome and came up with a very theatrical show while he was making one his signature cocktails.
I was really impressed!
I would like to also mention June, a lively girl that was working alongside with him behind the bar. They are a beautiful working couple and they definitely make a great team together!
Thanks again for one the best nights I had in Phu Quoc 🙏
I wish you all the best but I’m sure you will have a brilliant career ahead of you.
Keep up the hard work and never lose that beautiful passion for mixology that you have.
To the management team and the owner of this beautiful joint, please look after this guy!
Written September 15, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Wilse01
Barnsley, UK186 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Looks a smart place and the cocktails are decent but the cost is extortionate. It all starts with having no menus so unless you ask, you don’t know the price until the bill comes. Almost 600,000 for 2 pina coladas which are far cheaper in the 5 star hotel across the road. To top it off ur was cash only. Recommended to avoid!
Written January 31, 2023
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Dear valued guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Bittersweet. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our cocktails, however, we're sorry to hear that you found our prices to be extortionate.
We understand that our prices may seem high, but we assure you that it's because we use only the finest ingredients and make our cocktails by hand, tailored to each individual's preferences. It takes a lot of time and effort to master our craft, and we constantly invest in learning and honing our skills.
We also apologize for not having a menu with prices listed. We believe that this adds to the experience and allows us to be more creative with our cocktails. However, we will make sure to communicate the prices more clearly in the future.
Lastly, we'd like to clarify that we do accept card payments. We apologize for any confusion caused.
We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
Cheers,
Nhattruong
Written March 3, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
sunilsadhwani
Hong Kong, China213 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We were recommended to visit this place by friends, so we had some expectations. Despite this, we were simply blown away by the friendliness and attentiveness of the team. They have no menu but simple ask what tastes and drinks you like. Then creativity takes over and magically something beautiful appears in front of you. Really not to be missed. It’s a bit so hidden bar inside a chocolate shop. The chocolates are made by the team as well and are also super yummy.
Written August 18, 2024
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Anna H
16 contributions
Feb 2020
This bar is simply amazing. No menu, you just explain what you like and then you are amazed what an excellent drink you get. We were a group of 7 and we had such a great time. We ordered 2 drinks each, so 14 in total and all were delicious. Especially the lady (we don't know her name sadly) is a real prof. So focused while doing the drinks and all were really special and great.
Written February 16, 2020
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Hi Anna H,
Thank you so much for letting us be your buddies! It is our success that you really enjoyed your service , so we hope to see you again someday!
Have a nice day!
Written March 30, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nick B
Tugun, Australia10 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Toui made the perfect cocktails. I asked for minty, and boom, there is was, and perfect, I asked for 2 different spicy, and boom, both perfect. Actually, it started when I asked for an Oaxacan when I walked in, it was like my test - a great cocktail but hard to find, and he was like, no problem, and of course, it was perfect. What a great place, I highly recommend
Written March 10, 2024
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Thank you so much for letting us be your buddies! It is our success that you really enjoyed your service, so we hope to see you again someday! Have a nice day!
Written March 11, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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