Phantom Billiards Club in Hanoi, Vietnam

Phantom Billiards Club is a 24-hour billiards venue at 79 Đặng Văn Ngữ in Hanoi’s Đống Đa district. Current 2026 Hanoi billiards guides continue to list the club at this address, with a reference table rate of about 50,000 VND per hour and a reputation for regular promotions and local tournaments. It suits travelers who want a straightforward pool session in a central urban district rather than a nightlife venue built around music or alcohol. The main practical caution is that promotional discounts change frequently, so old offers should not be treated as a guaranteed current price.

The club is in Trung Tự, southwest of the Old Quarter and close to the dense residential and university areas of Đống Đa. For most visitors, taxi or ride-hailing is simpler than navigating by bus, especially when carrying a cue case. The 79 Đặng Văn Ngữ address is repeatedly confirmed by current and recent billiards sources, and a live business listing also shows the venue operating there. The setting is urban rather than tourist-oriented, which can be an advantage for players who want to see a more local Hanoi billiards scene.

Current August 2026 coverage lists Phantom as open 24 hours every day. That flexibility is one of its clearest strengths: a game can fit before morning sightseeing, after dinner or late at night. Overnight opening does not mean that every part of the service is unchanged around the clock. Staff levels, food and drink availability, and the chance of getting a preferred table can vary. Groups visiting very late should confirm the venue is accepting walk-ins and ask whether reservations are advisable.

The same current 2026 guide gives a reference rate of 50,000 VND per hour. It also notes that Phantom runs monthly discounts, sometimes reducing charges by 20–40 percent, and mentions Friday promotions linked to customer bills. Those are useful signs of an active local marketing pattern, but they are not permanent price guarantees. Ask for the live hourly rate before starting, clarify whether the promotion applies to the assigned table, and check whether food or drink spending is required for any discount.

A detailed billiards review from 2024–2025 described the club as having roughly ten tables in a modern, relatively minimalist space. Another recent Hanoi roundup uses the same approximate table count. That figure is helpful for understanding the venue’s scale but should not be treated as a fixed 2026 inventory; clubs can add, remove or replace tables. What is better supported is that Phantom is a dedicated billiards club rather than a small side room, and that its layout is intended for repeated recreational and practice use.

The venue is also described as running tournaments and player promotions, which makes it more interesting for regular cue-sport participants than a purely casual pool hall. Travelers should not assume a tournament will be taking place on the day they visit. If watching or entering an event matters, check the current social page or contact the club. On ordinary days, the experience is likely to center on renting a table, playing for an hour or more, and using the venue as a social meeting point.

Secondary reviews characterize the interior as simple and professional, with focused lighting over tables and a layout that gives players room to move. That is a useful expectation but not a substitute for current accessibility information. No reliable source used here confirms step-free entry, accessible toilets or a lift. Anyone with mobility requirements should call ahead. The same applies to smoke exposure: some Hanoi billiards venues permit smoking in parts of the room, and Phantom’s current smoking policy was not reliably documented.

Food and drinks are mentioned in descriptions of the club’s promotions and service, but no current complete menu was verified. Travelers with allergies or dietary requirements should not assume that snacks or meals will meet a particular need. For most visitors, it is safer to treat refreshments as secondary to the pool session. If the club is busy, ordering and table service can also take longer, so time-sensitive plans should allow a margin.

A casual visit of one to three hours is realistic, while serious practice or tournament participation can last much longer. The 24-hour schedule means there is little reason to rush a game, but popular evening periods may still create waits. If a particular table, cue or quiet time matters, ask before arriving. The current reference price is low enough that the club can work well for a longer recreational session, but the final cost depends on actual table time and any food or drinks added.

Phantom Billiards Club is therefore a practical choice for players who value 24-hour access, a central Đống Đa location and a straightforward pool-focused environment. Its strengths are the current operating footprint, low reference rate and active promotional culture. Its limitations are the lack of a stable public tariff, limited accessibility information and the possibility that tournament or busy-night conditions affect table availability. Confirm the current rate, promotion and any reservation need before setting out.