Empire Club District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Empire Club is one of the names that defines downtown Saigon nightlife — located at 8 Nguyen Van Trang, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, just minutes from Ben Thanh Market and Nguyen Hue walking street. Built around the motto “Empire of the Night”, the club pairs a luxurious gold-on-dark room with resident DJs, a concert-grade sound and light rig and a dancefloor that never cools down.

Also known as: Empire Nightclub.

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Where is Empire Club? Address & opening hours

Empire Club sits at 8 Nguyen Van Trang, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City — a prime central address convenient for both locals and visitors staying around Ben Thanh. The club runs from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM daily, earlier than most, which makes it perfect for rolling in right after dinner and staying all night. Fridays, Saturdays and event nights peak early, so the best tables go fast.

The “empire” room and its concert-grade rig

What built Empire Club's reputation is the feeling of stepping into a genuine empire: luxurious gold tones over a dark base, lighting that moves with every beat and LED screens wrapping the central stage. The sound system is concert-grade — bass thick enough to feel in your chest while keeping vocals clean, something few District 1 floors get right. Table zones all face the DJ booth, so every guest feels part of the centre of the party.

The music: EDM, Vinahouse and resident DJs

Empire Club's core sound is EDM and Vinahouse — the two styles Vietnamese crowds lock into fastest — mixed with Top 40 remixes to hold the room at peak energy. Alongside residents playing through the week, the club runs live shows and seasonal guest DJs, so there is always something new to hear. It is also a favourite pick for birthdays that need a floor that is genuinely packed and loud.

Table tiers and how to book Empire Club

Empire Club offers four options: Standing tables for 4–6 guests who want to be at the dancefloor, Premium tables for 6–10 facing the DJ booth, VIP tables for 8–12 with premium seating and a private welcome, plus Private Party packages for birthdays, anniversaries and company nights with full décor and an MC. Weekends sell out early, so book your Empire Club table ahead on Nightclub.com.vn — free to reserve, no prepayment, confirmed within minutes. Guests must be 18 or older.

Drinks and menu at Empire Club

The Empire menu is arranged for larger groups: drinks by the glass for the standing floor, bottle service for tables, plus soft drinks and water. The full version with listed prices is on the venue menu page, viewable page by page — agree on the order beforehand and nobody has to push back to the bar once the music starts.

The carved arch behind the DJ and the table celebration

What makes a photo taken at Empire instantly recognisable is the backdrop behind the DJ booth: a black metal arch worked over in dense ornament, framing a gilded Empire crest with a crown and a beast on either side — built like a throne rather than a stage flat. That metalwork carries on across the walls and ceiling around the floor, so there is detail in every direction. Empire also runs a lot of birthdays: a printed sign with the guest's name is brought onto the floor, bottles arrive at the table with sparklers lit, and the room turns to watch. If your group is marking an occasion, give the name and the time when you book so the venue can prepare.

Getting to Empire Club

Empire is at 8 Nguyen Van Trang, on the stretch linking Nguyen Trai to Cong Quynh, about five minutes by car from Ben Thanh Market. This is the Nguyen Trai fashion district, where shops close through the evening and the road clears compared with daytime. Around seven minutes by car from the Nguyen Hue walking street, and 15–20 from Thao Dien or Phu Nhuan late at night.

Why Empire Club is still the safest bet for a big night

Among the many choices in District 1, Empire Club offers what newer venues cannot: consistency. The music is reliably club-grade, the crowd is reliably large, and the sound and service have been proven across hundreds of nights. If you need a place that is guaranteed fun for your group rather than a gamble, this is the one to lock in. Book ahead to secure the best spot.

Photos of Empire Club

The gallery was shot inside Empire Club itself, not stock imagery: the full dance floor under pink-violet lighting, the stage and vaulted ceiling under jade-green beams, lasers sweeping the floor, a packed crowd in front of the main stage and the eagle-shaped LED stage on a show night. The backdrop behind the DJ booth — a carved black metal arch holding the gilded Empire logo plate with its crown — appears in almost every frame. There are also birthday pictures with a Happy Birthday board and sparklers brought to the table, showing how the venue handles its celebration ritual.

Reviews of Empire Club

Empire Club holds 4.8 stars from more than 510 reviews on Google Maps. The venue is referred to as a “Vinahouse heaven” of the Saigon night: EDM and Vinahouse led by DJs, a concert-grade sound and light rig, and all-inclusive birthday and company party packages with cake, an MC and stage effects. One honest note: parking arrangements change from night to night depending on the crowd, so call the hotline before you arrive to be pointed to the nearest spot; weekend and holiday nights fill early, especially VIP tables and the private room. Nightclub.com.vn also collects reviews from guests who booked through the platform and actually came — see the Reviews block below.

Empire Club menu

The Empire menu book runs 17 pages — view all of them via the View menu button on this page. It is organised around group service: seasonal signature drinks, tasting sets themed to the night's show, a refreshment and alcohol-free section for guests who do not drink, and tableside mixing performances. Birthday parties get a cake and a personalised toast; the team advises on sets by occasion and group size. Groups who decide in advance what to order will not have to push through to the counter once the music is up.