{"id":26088,"date":"2026-04-07T08:29:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T01:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/walking-vietnam.net\/?p=26088"},"modified":"2026-07-17T10:44:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T03:44:40","slug":"house-of-merlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/walking-vietnam.net\/en\/house-of-merlin\/","title":{"rendered":"House of Merlin \u2013 Cocktail Bar & Eatery Cocktail bar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Travel to the 19th century in the heart of Saigon<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A giant globe hanging loosely from the ceiling.
The brass gears quietly shine in the soft golden light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in the center of Saigon House of Merlin<\/strong> It\u2019s like being lost in a steampunk mechanical device.
Here, a glass of cocktailThe journey of the fictional explorer \"Merlin\"<\/strong>It will be the first chapter of the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A world that is slightly different from reality<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two main types of bars:
It is a place to drink alcohol and a place to experience the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a small alley off Pasteur Street, there is a heavy brass-colored door.
From the outside, it looks more like a bar than a restaurant.The entrance to a workshop from the Industrial Revolution era<\/strong>It seems like that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That's where House of Merlin<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you push that door open and enter, the air of the 21st century is left behind.
It seems like a small gate that leads to another era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amber-colored lights spread throughout the store,Metal decoration<\/strong>\u3084Gear<\/strong>\u3001An old clock<\/strong>It shines quietly.
The ceiling is huge, weighing about 200 kg.Earth Observatory<\/strong>It is suspended and slowly watches over the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the wall, replicas of famous paintings, including Mona Lisa, are displayed in a steampunk-style interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steampunk<\/strong>In other words, it is a worldview that combines the aesthetics of the Victorian era with the imagination of science fiction.
It features motifs such as steam engines, metal, and mechanical devices.
It has a nostalgic yet futuristic air to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two founders created this space. They didn't simply want to decorate the bar; they wanted to transform the entire store.A world of stories<\/strong>I wanted to create something like that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Every detail in the store, from the decorations to the menu, is meticulously designed based on the steampunk concept.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The cocktail is a story of a journey<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the world of House of Merlin, Merlin is portrayed as an imaginary explorer traveling the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That concept is also reflected in the details of the menu.
The illustrations, the names, and the composition of the flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A glass of cocktail seems like a page from a travel diary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example: The Alchemist\u2019s<\/strong>(319,000 VND).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a drink made with Brancotequila, coffee fenugreek, orange curassau, and sweet corn butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you feel is,A gentle and sweet corn aroma<\/strong>\u3002
When you put it in your mouth, a soft sweetness spreads throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EventuallyThe bittersweetness of orange curacao<\/strong>The flavors change as if a chemical reaction is slowly taking place.
Finally,The deep aftertaste of coffee<\/strong>It will remain quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The drinks are served in silver-plated glasses,
It creates a somewhat mystical feeling, as if you were drinking from the \"Sacred Cup\" in a story.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Another impressive thing is Memory in Glass<\/strong>(309,000 VND).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wild Turkey 8 Year Old is a cocktail made with peanut butter, pineapple vinegar, and milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, it spreads to:The mellow aroma of peanut butter<\/strong>\u3002
Warm and somehow nostalgic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There,The light acidity of the vinegar<\/strong>It appears just a little bit.
Like the spark of a small experiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The refreshing acidity of pineapple<\/strong>To balance the overall balance and finallyThe gentle aftertaste of bourbon<\/strong>That remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s like a cup where a small memory is trapped inside the glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This cocktail looks like a science experiment in a laboratory.
The concept is reflected in each glass, and it is meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Kingdom of Lambs<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If I had to choose one drink that symbolizes House of Merlin, it would beLamb<\/strong>Maybe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While whisky is the main attraction in many bars, here the focus is on rum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica, Barbados, Cuba, and Guyana.
A collection of rum collected from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of them are rare rums that I got at an auction.\"Caroni\"<\/strong>There is also one.
For rum lovers, it is truly a gem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the words of the founder,
If whisky is the classic Mercedes, rum is the BMW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free, strong, and energetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That personality is also very similar to the steampunk world view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Steampunk pizza<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

House of Merlin is a cocktail bar as well as a restaurant.It is also a restaurant.<\/strong>The pizza is made from scratch in-house, and its light and fragrant crispy dough is a highlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The toppings are a bit unique and are recommended for those who want to enjoy a free and borderless approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beef La Rotta Pizza<\/strong>(275,000 VND) andShrimp onion oil pizza<\/strong>(275,000 VND).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, KiPizza with ham and truffle sauce<\/strong>(315,000 VND) is also a popular item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The combination of European cuisine and Vietnamese ingredients is unexpected, but it strangely works well in this space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic and modern. Europe and Asia. This mix is part of the story of this store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another side of the night<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Around 9 p.m., the atmosphere at House of Merlin changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and SundaysLive jazz<\/strong>\u3002
It almost looks like an old European secret club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sound of the keyboard, the bass of the bass guitar, and the comfortably resonant vocals. The bartender who shakes the shaker, the ice that clatters in the glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At that moment, this place is no longer Saigon. This is where...A small stopover where travelers gather<\/strong>\u3002
It is a place where story and flavor meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many bars in Saigon.
However, there aren't many places where you can have your own world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

House of Merlin<\/strong>It is one of those few special bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the globe on the ceiling to the smoke rising into the glass.
Everything seems like a part of a big machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is the engine of the imagination called steampunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you open the small door on Pasteur Street,
Anyone can travel to that world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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INFORMATION<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

House of Merlin \u2013 Cocktail Bar & Eatery
House of Merlin
Address: 178\/1 Pasteur, Phuong Sai Gon, HCMC
Phone: 096-665-6542
Open: 18:00 \u2013 1:00 [Cocktail]
18:00\u301c24:00 [Food]
Facebook: House of Merlin<\/a>
Instagram: houseofmerlin.bar<\/a>
Website: houseofmerlin.com.vn<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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