Nightlife

Yugong Yishan

 Gulou: West courtyard former site of Duan Qirui Government, 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu |  Map |  Taxi Card

Live Music   Tucked behind an unassuming red door on Zhangzizhonglu, this is one of Beijing's top live music venues. It attracts both high-profile Chinese bands as well as cutt...

Twilight

 CBD/Guomao: 0102 , 3/F, Bldg 5, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   The cocktail alchemists behind Apothecary bring masterful cocktails and premium whiskies to the Jianwai SOHO set. Try the Apricot Old Fashioned or the Sazerac. Twi...

The Orchid Bar

 Gulou: 65 Baochao Hutong |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   This boutique hotel bar offers wine by the bottle or glass, plus a few snazzy cocktails. Still, it's the hutong charm most are after, and in summer the layered ter...

Ichikura

 Chaoyang: 36 Dong Sanhuan Bei Lu. On the right side of the Chaoyang Theater. |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   The impressive selection of top-shelf single-malt whiskies (Glenmorangie) and bourbons (Knob Creek, Makers) make this hidden gem Beijing's best bar for a whisky lo...

Redmoon

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 Wangfujing: 1/F, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Beijing Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchangan Dajie |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   This ultra-stylish wine bar, sushi bar and cigar lounge sees Beijing's business class high rollers swing by. Enjoy 20 different wines by the glass while fireside o...

MAO Live House

 Gulou: 111 Gulou Dongdajie |  Map |  Taxi Card

Live Music   Backed by Japanese record label Bad News, this Gulou rock club is guided by smart management that has invested its money in a killer sound system, great stage and ...

Frank's Place at Trio

 Lido: Jiangtai Xilu |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   Beijing's oldest sports bar continues to impress with its extensive beer list, hearty bar food designed by an Aussie chef, pool tables, Wednesday trivia night and ...

Lantern Club

 Sanlitun: Gongti West Road |  Map |  Taxi Card

Nightclubs   This underground Gongti West club was launched by Acupuncture Records, China's premier techno music label. Their DJs have been rocking parties in Beijing forever a...

2 Kolegas

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 Sanyuanqiao: 21 Liangmaqiao Lu |  Map |  Taxi Card

Live Music   Named after the two friends who started it, this live music venue has a loyal following among serious local rockers and the fans who love them. With cheap prices a...

Dada

 Gulou: Rm 101, Bldg B, 206 Gulou Dong Dajie |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   This DJ space and cheap bar is the newest import from Shanghai to hit the Gulou scene. With a relaxed attitude and a fondness for getting messy on the dance floor,...

Apothecary

 Sanlitun: 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun North Street |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   This high-end bar serves some of the best cocktails in town, including drinks made from their own infusions. Service is excellent and the drinks are notoriously de...

Glen

 Sanlitun: 203 Taiyue Suites, 16 Sanlitun Nanlu |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   Modeled after Japan’s finest whisky bars, this Sanlitun South Street masterpiece brings a level of class and detail absent from even the city’s most upmarket venue...

Haze

 CBD/Guomao: A101, Guanghua Lu SOHO, 22 Guanghua Lu |  Map |  Taxi Card

Nightclubs   White Rabbit has been reincarnated in the CBD area as a lounge/bar that strays from their past attempts at nightclubs. A controversial spiral staircase, VIP seatin...

Q Bar

 Sanlitun: 6/F, Eastern Hotel |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   Opened by two serious bartenders, this hopping lounge serves some of the city's finest and most innovative cocktails. The upscale, hip décor is complemented by ecl...

Remix

 Gongti: Inside Worker's Stadium North Gate |  Map |  Taxi Card

Nightclubs   From the stellar sound system to the Star Wars prequel-like lighting, Mix's sister club hits all the right marks for the Gongti dance experience. Drinks, tables an...

Mao Mao Chong

 Gulou: 12 Banchang Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nan Dajie  |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   This relaxed hutong bar is well known for its creative cocktails and reasonably priced international beers and wines. The walls are decorated with art by the bar's...

Bed Bar

 Gulou: 17 Zhangwang Hutong, Jiu Gulou Dajie |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   This pioneering hutong bar carved out of an old siheyuan draws in a well-heeled clientele with its maze-like nest of open-plan rooms, kang-style bed seating and ab...

Atmosphere

 CBD/Guomao: 80/F, China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   The highest bar in Beijing, this 80th floor club affords a view all the way from Tian’anmen to the mountains encircling Beijing. Sophisticated but not staid, the b...

Amilal

 Gulou: 48 Shoubi Hutong |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   Tucked away in a courtyard off Gulou Dongdajie, this cozy courtyard bar offers a quiet, intimate setting to enjoy the company of friends. Enjoy a drink from an imp...

Salud

 Gulou: 66 Nanluoguxiang |  Map |  Taxi Card

Bars   Opened by the owner of Cafe de la Poste, this laid-back multileveled bar hosts events ranging from traditional Chinese gong performances to live DJs. Patrons love ...