Address: 2-3 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Description: This Beijing live music pioneer moved to a new location in 2007 and is still finding its feet as a two-level bar/music venue. The upstairs chill area attracts a mixed crowd of music fans and hard-core drinkers....

Address: 6 Gongti Xilu,Chaoyang District, Beijing

Description:

Babyface is for hardcore clubbers. Top DJs from China and around the world keep the music pumping all night long.

Address: 4/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie (above China Doll), Chaoyang ...

Description: Kokomo shares a rooftop with Bar Blu, and distinguishes itself from its neighbor by laying claim to a Caribbean theme which, along with cheap drinks, casual ambiance, and pop music keep this bar packed with you...

Address: Ritan Park South Gate, Beijing

Description:

A Beijing institution with an ambiguous reputation. Great for music and people-watching, but the scenes at the bar don't appeal to everyone as young Mongolian girls work the business crowd.

Address: 4 Sanlitun Hou Jie, Chaoyangd District

Description:

2F (Second Floor) is a bit more expensive and classy than most Sanlitun’s bars  and also has a pleasant balcony and a smorgasbord of inventive cocktails on its menu.

Address: 7/F, Zhongyu Plaza, 6A Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Description: Bali, a tropical paradise right here in the heart of Beijing's shopping and clubbing zone, Sanlitun. Stroll away in to a 1000 meter of green terrace and feel the water as you wine and dine. We serve food, tropi...

Address: 57 Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Address: 43 Sanlitun Houjie (next to Tongli Studio), Chaoyang District, ...

Description: Tucked away behind the main Sanlitun bar street drag, Aperitivo is a favorite hang out of European expats who exercise their right to long lunches with pasta and sandwiches, late afternoon coffee, and early eve...

Address: 4/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Description: Located atop the Tongli Studio complex is one of Beijing's most popular rooftop bars. Bar Blu pays stalwart adherence to Beijing's triumvirate of drinking values: cheap drinks, casual ambiance, and pop music. W...

Address: Room 101, Building B, 206 Gulou Dajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Description: The newest import from Shanghai, Dada is a down to earth bar with no VIP section, no minimum consumption requirement and no reserved seating. Bass, dubstep, electro, reggae, trip hop, abstract hip hop and disco...

Address: 103, Taiyue Hotel, 16 Sanlitun Nanjie, Sanlitun, Chaoyang ...

Description: Beer Mania offers one of the most extensive selections of Belgian brews in the city. Besides the 60 Belgian beers available, Beer Mania also stocks beers from Germany, United States, England, Holland, Spain, Me...

Address: 17 Zhangwang Hutong, Jiu Gulou Dajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Address: 4, 3F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Bar Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Address: 40 Zhonglouwan Hutong, Old Gulou Dajie, (directly east of the Bell ...

Description: Ball House is the place that you head to when you are looking for that elusive classy/hip pool experience in Beijing. Although it only has three tables; the high arched ceilings, mezzanines, alcoves, partitione...

Address: West Gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyanggongyua Lu, Chaoyang District, ...

Address: 2/F China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, ...

Description: Grabbing a drink at Aria on a whim is usually reserved for those who have business or work near the China World Hotel. Located on the first floor of the European restaurant of the same name, Aria's ambiance is ...

Address: 59 Fangjia Hutong Dongcheng District, Beijing

Description:

This small hutong place has a wide variety of beers and absinthes, and has a friendly and intimate atmosphere.

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

Description: Run by two of the capital's best-loved bar tenders, the Q Bar is dedicated to the art of the cocktail and keeps things humming with a quirky play list. An open terrace offers a great option for midsummer merrym...

Address: Bldg. 5-1, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Park Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing ...

Description: All-Star Sports Bar does the sports bar thing the American way. If you are unsure as to which way that actually is; only one word needs to be used to surmise the All-Star’s American way, that is: BIG. With 65 ...

Address: Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Description:

A good place to start your Sanlitun night, with cheap draft beer and a calmer atmosphere than the clubs.

Address: 43 Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Address: 1/F City Hotel, 4 Gongti Donglu, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Description: The last spot on this list was a difficult choice between Big 9 and W Dine & Wine, but ultimately chose the former because of its cosy interior and clear focus on wine. Too many “wine bars” get led astray by ...

Address: 183 Jiugulou Dajie, Xicheng District, Beijing

Address: 41 Zhonglouwan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Description: Despite the over-priced bottled beers and poorly made food and drinks, basking on a rooftop in the shadow of the imposing imperial Drum and Bell towers is a great way to while away many hours in quiet conversat...

Address: Building 1, Huaqing jiayuan, Chengfu Lu, Haidian District, Beijing