Mun's Cafe & London Pub, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

Mun’s Cafe & Rum Bar | Phu Quoc Island

First published November 2021 | Words and photos by Vietnam Coracle

Overlooking an attractive bay at Ganh Dau Cape, right at the northwestern-most tip of Phu Quoc Island, this unpretentious, open-sided little beach bar and cafe has a split personality. During the day it’s Mun’s Cafe, a laid-back place to chat with friends over a smoothie or work online with an espresso beneath the shade of tropical trees; in the evening it’s the Rum Bar, an effortlessly cool little hangout with sunset views, cocktails and a young, local crowd. Inexpensive, informal and inviting, Mun’s Cafe & Rum Bar’s main draw – day or night – is the view across the sandy beach to the Gulf of Thailand and Cambodian islands.

Mun's Cafe & London Pub, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

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MUN’S CAFE & RUM BAR, PHU QUOC


Name: Mun’s Cafe & Rum Bar | Open Hours: 8am-11pm | Price: 30,000-80,000vnđ/drink

Address: Road DT45, Gành Dầu village beach, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province [MAP]


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Place & Location

Drinks & Prices

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Place & Location:

A familiarly Vietnamese architectural mix of wood, brick, concrete and corrugated iron, Mun’s Cafe & Rum Bar manages to blend these materials together to create a satisfyingly casual, airy and relaxed space. Set beneath coconut palms and tropical almond trees just a few metres up a bank from the beach, the single-storey structure is open on three sides, with seating inside at the bar and outside on a patio overlooking the ocean. Wood and metal stools and tables dot the terrace, as well as some handsome rattan furniture. Inside, the red brick bar sits on a bare concrete floor. Sunlight pours in through the open sides, and the terrace catches the sea breeze. A few naked lightbulbs hang from the ceiling, illuminating the drinks menu on a chalkboard behind the bar.

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Throughout the day and night the space is peppered with a mostly young crowd of locals and domestic travellers. The ambience is pleasant: filled with the sound of chatter, video gaming, work meetings and, in the evenings, lots of selfie-taking. The convivial mood is aided somewhat by a seemingly liberal attitude to the type of leaves customers choose to inhale. It’s worth noting that a large sign outside reads ‘London Pub’ with a big Union Jack in the background. I’m not sure if this indicates an imminent name change, but if so it’s a misnomer: the atmosphere here is much more like a local beach bar and cafe than a British-style pub.

Mun's Cafe & Rum Bar, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

Mun's Cafe & Rum Bar, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

Simple but attractive, inexpensive but characterful, Mun’s Cafe & Rum Bar is a great idea in a great location. What’s more, it’s very well executed. There’s no pretension; just a good, relaxed, friendly vibe. Inevitably, this prime stretch of beachfront will be bought and bulldozed by an international resort chain, so make the most of the interim period while you can – while independent little pop-ups like Mun’s Cafe & Rum Bar can flourish. Yes, there’s a bit of litter on the beach and roaming dogs in the brush, but we’ll miss this informality once Sheraton moves in. Bring your swim stuff, because the sea – just a couple of dozen paces from the patio – is very inviting.

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Drinks & Prices:

With a range of coffees, teas, smoothies, juices and cocktails, the drinks list at Mun’s Cafe & Rum Bar is suitable for any time of day. Personally, I enjoy a double espresso in the mornings while getting some work done on my laptop; then, an iced peach tea with orange and lemongrass to cool me down after a midday swim; and a gin tonic to watch the sunset with a friend. Prices are very reasonable: all drinks are 40,000-80,000vnd ($2-$4). The menu is chalked up on the blackboard above the bar, but you can also ask for your cocktail of choice: if they have the components, staff are happy to make it for you. The best time of day is between 4-6pm when the sun starts to sink over the glistening waters of the Gulf of Thailand, making silhouettes of the Cambodian islands, before setting and throwing up iridescent flares into the darkening sky, and the cicadas start to hum.

Mun's Cafe & Rum Bar, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

Mun's Cafe & Rum Bar, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

Mun's Cafe & Rum Bar, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

Mun's Cafe & Rum Bar, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

Mun's Cafe & Rum Bar, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

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  1. Alpar says:
    January 17, 2023 at 12:46 PM

    Wow! I visited Mun’s cafe in January 2021 during Tet and I remember we were running out of fuel and the owner helped us out. I was the first to put the cafe on Google Maps in exchange for the help, to help promote it. I’m planning to go back to Phu Quoc during this Tet holiday and I wanted to visit them again. Too bad they are not there anymore 🙁 Great post though, Tom!

    1. Tom says:
      January 20, 2023 at 11:13 AM

      Hi Alpar,

      Yes, it’s a shame. But apparently the new place is also owned or run by the same people.

      Best,

      Tom

  2. Liz Goodbody says:
    December 8, 2022 at 9:40 AM

    Hi we’re currently staying at the Gold Coast Resort in Gahn Dau as per your recommendation – love it – thank you. We strolled over to find Mun’s today and found that it has been taken over and extended and is now called 40SIX. We stopped and had a drink and the place is really lovely and still has a v. cool vibe. They have only been open for 4 days. Staff were lovely and can thoroughly recommend. The kitchen isn’t yet open, but we’ve been assured it will be soon along with the construction of a small swimming pool and an additional bar by the beach! Love your content-Liz

    1. Tom says:
      December 9, 2022 at 10:58 AM

      Hi Liz,

      Oh, that’s very interesting, thank you for the update. It sounds nice and I look forward to popping in for a drink next time I’m on the island. But, I’m also rather sad because I liked the former bar so much.

      I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay at Gold Coast!

      Best,

      Tom

      1. Liz Goodbody says:
        December 9, 2022 at 11:06 AM

        Hi Tom- we came back to 40SIX tonight for the sunset. It turns out that the owner of Mun’s is a silent partner in the business – so hopefully things won’t change too much.

        Regards Liz

  3. Robert Harris says:
    November 7, 2021 at 5:03 AM

    Do you think it is possible to scoot to Cambodia from there for visa renewal?

    1. Tom says:
      November 7, 2021 at 5:07 AM

      Hi Robert,

      Right now, certainly not. In the future, who knows.

      Tom