Accio Butterbeer! There's a Harry Potter Cafe in Vietnam, and OMG It's So Instagrammable
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Potterheads, rejoice! We've uncovered a Harry Potter cafe in a small nook in Hanoi, Vietnam, called Always Cafe. Yup, the name comes from none other than Professor's Snape's gut-wrenching confession to Dumbledore. Once you get over its tragic name origin, the modest shop actually packs in a whole lot of whimsical fun if you're a devoted Harry Potter fan.
Tucked away from the more touristy areas of Hanoi, the hole-in-the-wall cafe officially opened in 2016, and it's been a fan-approved spot ever since. Always serves a variety of different beverages named after those featured in J.K. Rowling's books, including Butterbeer, Polyjuice Potion, and Amortentia. With a selection of spirits, teas, and coffees, you'll find something to quench your thirst no matter what you're feeling at the moment.
Besides its book-inspired drinks, you can also let your Hogwarts freak flag fly as high as a Nimbus 2000. It's a fan's dream come true. Inside the store, you'll find wizard memorabilia everywhere, from framed photos of Hogwarts characters to regal House banners. There's even a souvenir store tucked in the cafe for you to get Harry Potter swag without having to head to Diagon Alley. Charmed? Look ahead to see some magical Instagram photos of the wizard-approved cafe!
The picturesque front of the store will make you feel like you're browsing the quaint shops in Hogsmeade!
Here's another take of the front during nighttime, which is even more magical thanks to the incandescent sign. Doesn't it make you feel like you're at the Hog's Head Inn?
This closer look from the door reveals the cute chalkboard menu as well as a shelf of Harry Potter books that you can read!
The entire menu reveals an eclectic offering of juices, coffees, teas, and specials.
We present to you butterbeer, the pièce de résistance. Anyone have two sickles on them?
We spy some table art paying homage to the saddest and most romantic line ever uttered by Severus Snape.
On a lighter note, here's table art that mashes up the Deathly Hallows symbol with the Hogwarts Express' platform number.
Don't let anyone with the Marauder's Map catch you messing around!
What's a Harry Potter cafe without another significant quote from the J.K. Rowling series?
Do you know who you're going to turn into after drinking this pinkish Polyjuice Potion?
Next to this Butterbeer (right) is a Goblet of Fire sans flames.
Here's an imprint of the store's logo on a drinking glass!
Not feeling like drinking Butterbeer? Have a sip of love with the Amortentia — just be careful because it's a pretty powerful love potion.
Or have a cup of cocoa. Professor Lupin's chocolate did help Harry recuperate after a Dementor attack.
Chill with your witch and wizard pals in this little corner next to framed pictures of your Hogwarts favorites.
Or take pictures to your heart's content next to the House banners and with this cardboard Sirius Black prop.
Before leaving, fans love getting wizard gear at the gift shop! It's the closest thing you'll find to Madame Malkin's and Ollivanders in our Muggle world.
Grab a scarf to represent your House!
Accio Harry Potter swag!
Here's another shout-out to that heartbreaking line and the cafe's namesake.
There are enough Daily Prophets around here to make Rita Skeeter proud.
Pick where you'll have your next magical adventure from this sign post. Keep reading to see more pics of the cafe!