Event Snapshot:

  • Event: Countdown 2026 Celebration at ÚNU.
  • Venue: ÚNU Eatery & Bar at ANIMA Saigon, 43-45 Ho Tung Mau, District 1.
  • Highlights: Front-row panoramic views of District 1 midnight fireworks, bespoke celebratory cocktail flights, live acoustic sets, and curated culinary pairings.
  • Status: Archive & Event Recap.

Countdown 2026 at ÚNU: Welcoming the New Year with Art & Skyline Views

As the clock struck midnight to welcome 2026, ÚNU Eatery & Bar at ANIMA Saigon hosted an unforgettable evening of high-spirited celebration, contemporary art, and front-row skyline panoramas.

Positioned on Ho Tung Mau Street in the heart of District 1, guests enjoyed unobstructed views of the city’s spectacular fireworks display illuminating the Bitexco Financial Tower and Saigon River.


A Night of Sensory Celebration

The celebration brought together travelers, creative tastemakers, and local cocktail enthusiasts. Guests were treated to an exclusive five-course tasting menu paired with inventive storytelling cocktails created specifically for the transition into 2026.

Ambient vinyl sets and live acoustic performances resonated throughout the evening, reflecting ANIMA’s signature ethos of sophisticated intimacy and cultural warmth.


Planning Ahead: Festive Celebrations at ANIMA

Throughout the year, ÚNU Eatery & Bar hosts curated celebrations for international holidays, seasonal menu launches, and cultural festivities. Guests staying in our Artist Rooms & Suites enjoy priority reservation access to all ticketed events.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I view Saigon fireworks from ÚNU Eatery & Bar?

Yes. ÚNU’s strategic location in District 1 provides exceptional sightlines for major city fireworks displays during New Year and national holidays.


Experience ÚNU Eatery & Bar

  • Reserve a Table: Book your evening at ÚNU via animasg.vn.
  • Stay in the Center: Explore our Artist Suites.

Seasonal Highlight:

  • Collection: Winter Memoirs — Limited Festive Cocktail Menu.
  • Venue: ÚNU Eatery & Bar at ANIMA Saigon, 43-45 Ho Tung Mau, District 1.
  • Sensory Notes: Warm winter spices, roasted botanicals, clarified festive eggnog, and aged Vietnamese rums.

Winter Memoirs: The Festive Christmas Cocktail Collection at ÚNU Bar

During the holiday season, ÚNU Eatery & Bar at ANIMA Saigon introduced Winter Memoirs, a limited-edition cocktail collection capturing the cozy nostalgia, festive warmth, and sensory depth of wintertime in tropical Saigon.

Drawing upon warming spices — Vietnamese star anise, cinnamon from Yen Bai, roasted cacao, and winter citrus — our bar team crafted a sophisticated menu balancing celebratory indulgence with contemporary mixology finesse.


Highlights from Winter Memoirs

  • Spiced Velvet: Aged dark rum infused with toasted cinnamon, dark chocolate reduction, and orange blossom mist.
  • Saigon Snowfall: A crystal-clear clarified milk punch incorporating winter berries, vanilla bean, and local gin.
  • Golden Pine: Smoky single-malt whisky paired with Da Lat pine-needle honey and artisanal herbal bitters.

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Celebrate the Holidays in Central Saigon

Whether stopping by for pre-dinner drinks or concluding an evening in District 1, ÚNU provides an intimate festive atmosphere surrounded by contemporary Vietnamese art.