Address: No. 1 Xinyuanli,Chaoyang

Description: Entero is a great little Japanese bar that is famous for its wide selection of whiskeys. There are all sorts of whiskeys on offer, but check out the Japanese Suntory whiskies for the sake of an experience. Whis...

Address: 74 Nanluo Guxiang, Gulou

Description: Located in a nice area the interior of this jazz bar is a mixture of red couches and white walls which is partly why it seems so cool. Drinks are cheap and the music fits the atmosphere of the place. The place ...

Address: Fortune Plaza 7 Dongsanhuan Middle Road, Guomao

Description: Very sophisticated Cuban style bar in a five star hotel. Havana Bar has a great selection of different rums and of course is also specialized in cigars. The food menu is nothing special, mainly tapas style appe...

Address: 3 Zhang Zi Zhong Road, Gulou

Description: Very bohemian and not so commonly known among the every day party people. It hosts dance classes: swing dance on Mondays and tango on Fridays. It has wifi and snack menu that includes sandwiches and pasta, so i...

Address: 16 Yandai Xiejie, Houhai,Small alley accessible from Gulou Dajie

Description: It seems that in many up-and-coming bars in Beijing the appearance has been the number one priority when designing a venue. This is partly why Huxley’s is such a great contrast to some of these upper class bar...

Address: 36 Dong Sanhuan Bei Lu. On the right side of the Chaoyang Theater

Description: Small Japanese bar specialized in high quality whiskeys, this place has an intimate and calm atmosphere with only soft music been played in the background. It’s elegant and classy, slightly pricey but the drin...

Address: 311 Jiangtai Lu, Lido

Description: There are more and more Irish pubs in Beijing these days but Irish Volunteer is definitely one of the nicest ones. The staff is super friendly and acknowledges the regulars as if they were old friends. Guinness...

Address: 2 Zhongku hutong, Gulou

Description: This must be one of the cutest coziest bars in Beijing. Located right next to the drum tower in Gulou, it’s small and mostly visited by the locals, due to it’s hidden location. There’s no dance floor or anyt...

Address: 36 Dong Sanhuan Bei Lu, Above Ichikura

Description: Most of the Japanese bars in Beijing have one thing in common: the drinks are carefully planned and prepared and there’s usually a good selection of whiskeys on the menu. This is also the case in Lagoon, excep...

Address: No.83 Jian Guo Road China Central Place, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Description: Loong means dragon in Chinese, and when entering the bar you could have guessed it even if you don’t know the translation since the bar is decorated from top to bottom in dragon style. The dragon theme is also...

Address: Inside Lotus Lane, Ping'an Dajie,Houhai

Description: The name can ring a bell to some diehard Tintin fans and the place has indeed used this famous character as an inspiration behind the decoration. There’s a great roof terrace with a beautiful view stretching o...

Address: Tower C Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Guomao

Description: If you think that Beijing’s nightlife is not fancy enough for you, then try M bar, which will most likely become your favorite place in the city. Most guests here already look like they know what they’re doin...

Address: 46 Fangjia Hutong, Yongehong

Description: The only thing that makes Napa Bar stand out even a little bit from all the other bars in Beijing is it’s location that is not on Sanlitun, but in Fangjia Huton near Andingmen metro station. There’s cheap pri...

Address: 17 Ritan Beilu, 2 Ritan Guoji, 1Y31, Ritan

Description: This is the second time Phil opens his pub, when the first one was in Sanlitun this one is situated in Ritan, closed to the Ritan park. It still has fairly cheap drinks and the amazing offer of unlimited amount...

Address: 6/F, Eastern Hotel, Corner of Sanlitun Nanlu and Gongti Nanlu, ...

Description: This bar has become one of the most popular nightlife venues in Beijing and it’s no wonder. At first walking into a slightly scruffy looking Eastern Hotel you wouldn’t expect anything special from Q Bar but o...

Address: 1F, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Beijing Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchangan Dajie, ...

Description: Sushi and fine wine, that is what you’re likely to get in this absolutely stunning lounge. The deco is beautiful and it is especially popular among the business people as an after work chill out. Redmoon is al...

Address: 66 Nanluoguxiang, Gulou

Description: There’s something different about Salud, whether it is the super friendly service, delicious tapas or excellent selection of rums – we’re not sure, but nights out in Salud never fail to impress. The best par...

Address: LW-16 Solana Park, No. 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Road, LW-16，Chaoyang Park ...

Description: There is similar glamour and excitement in this bar as in the series with the same name, yet what truly attracts visitors to Sex and Da City are the women pole dancers swirling around the bar top. The cocktails...

Address: 67 Beiluoguxiang, Gulou

Description: This is one of the nice friendly hang out bars that seemed to be focused around Gulou area. There’s foosball and pool table and comfortable sofas where you can just kick back with a beer and chat to your frien...

Address: B108, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Guomao

Description: When you first enter Song Music Bar Kitchen you notice the wooden interior that is something very special and then you look around and you notice that the whole club actually has something original about it. Th...

Address: 58 Sanlitun Beijie, Sanlitun

Description: It’s very easy to find Swing Bar since it’s located on the first bar strip going towards Sanlitun, next to Sanlitun Village. Actually there’s nothing particular that distinguishes Swing Bar from all the othe...

Address: Block 8，West Gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang Park,

Description: Summer in Beijing can seem a bit exhausting and the absence of white sand beaches and cooling sea breeze makes most Beijingers dream about a distant getaway from the heated capital. The Beach does everything in...

Address: Tianzhijiaozi 2-11, Guomao

Description: This is a refreshing change to the areas wide selection of mainstream bars all resembling each other. The Brick is run by two Americans who are friendly and easy to talk to, even when it gets busy. The bar desc...

Address: 74 Nanluo Guxiang, Gulou

Description: This Gulou’s drinking venue is exceptionally high class with dark wooden furniture and comfortable chairs to create a night of ultimate luxury. There is an impressive selection of drinks, for example a wide se...

Address: Bldg B, North Tower, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Guomao

Description: There’s lot of character in this small spot that is a coffee house during the day and turns into a bar once the sun sets. Interestingly decorated, it seems very bohemian and is cheap as well, so a trip to this...