The Refinery
Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamA stunning colonial-era opium refinery converted into a lush garden cafe and cocktail bar in District 1. Stone floors, tropical plants climbing old French walls, and a menu of specialty coffee and all-day brunch. The most atmospheric daytime setting in HCMC.
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☕ Cafes
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Ho Chi Minh City
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