Song Music Bar and Kitchen

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: B108, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu
Contact:

• 6587-1311
• song@songbeijing.cn
• www.songbeijing.cn

City Weekend says:

Closed "Temporarily"

Chinese electronic music pioneer Neebing teamed up with sculptor Zhong Song for this designer club. Its wood interior layers like rice terraces creating the ultimate restaurant/club for the Beijing's art, design and music cliques. With delicious food, impeccable cocktails and awesome music, Song is the nexus of Beijing cool.

Twilight

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: 0102 , 3/F, Bldg 5, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu (Entrance at south side of Starbucks building)
Contact:

• 5900-5376

City Weekend says:

The cocktail alchemists behind Apothecary bring masterful cocktails and premium whiskies to the Jianwai SOHO set. Try the apricot old fashioned or the Sazerac. Twilight plays world-class jazz and is elegantly decorated, but visit late as the noise from downstairs early in the evening can sometimes break its spell.

The Stumble Inn

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: S3-31, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (South of Sanlitun Houjie, walk towards the Apple sign and turn right up the stairs, or the next right for elevator.)
Contact:

• 01064177794
• info@stumbleinnbeijing.com
• www.stumbleinnbeijing.com

Contributor Description:

Reopened by founders Glenn Phelan and Shane O'Neill after almost a year, the Stumble Inn finds its new home as the first Village pub in Sanlitun Village South.

With 101 beers from over 25 countries, the World Beers Club challange is not for the feint of liver. Classic and signature cocktails from American mixologist, Mackenzie Sweeney, big house pours and pint sized margaritas, the Stumbles never fails to wet your whistle.

More than just a boozer - the Stumbles has an extensive pub grub menu designed by UK Chef, Lee Mitchell. Along with big portions and the freshest pub grub in town, try out the DIY menu to build your own sandwiches, salads and burgers.

Nestled on the 3rd floor of Sanlitun Village South, next to the Apple logo and just south of Sanlitun Houjie, the Stumble Inn covers two floors, each with their own style and comfort.

Downstairs, high seating for dining and boozing, as well as diner style booth seating all with power points and powerful Wifi for you caffeine fuelled laptopaholics.

Upstairs, the famous red pool table is back, as well as a custom fitted dart board, 4 giant plasma screens, and a wide choice of seating.

Sun is shining? As well as the umbrella topped tables outside the first floor, Stumbles offers the possibly the most private terrace in Sanlitun, with near 360 views of the area and candlelit tables for groups and couples alike.

Huge selection, excellent value. See you soon in the Stumble Inn - the Village Pub.

La Fite

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: 11 Dongdaqiao Xiejie, Sanlitun Nanjie
Contact:

• 6501-8682

City Weekend says:

This Sanlitun pub's large neon sign pronouncing ?British Exotic Bar? has garnered more than a couple of chuckles. However La Fite's oddball décor, solid drinks and decent sound system make it a decent destination for expats looking to soak up the atmosphere at one of the capital's quirkier bars.

Mango

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: 1/F, Wudaokou U-Center, 28 Chengfu Lu
Contact:

• 6266-0608

City Weekend says:

A soundtrack of house, hip-hop and R&B accompanies the foreign exchange student mating ritual in this clean, airy Wudaokou bar. Upstairs features pool, computers and comfy seating, and head downstairs for the district's largest dancefloor. Cheap beers and serviceable cocktails are priced for the student set.

Le Coq

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where:
Contact:

• 135 2242 4183

Contributor Description:

LUNCH BAR, the best salads and drinks!

Tao Yao Bar

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: 39 Beiguanfang Hutong, South shore of Houhai lake (300m west of Yinding Bridge)
Contact:

• 8322-8585
• h.youngcall@gmail.com

City Weekend says:

One of the chillest bars at the top end of Hou Hai, this dive has the look and feel of a southwest China backpacker hangout. Tao Yao is far enough away from the touts that it still has some of the old Hou Hai feeling. Friday drink deals bring out a crowd of travelers and young expats.

Zuiyuefang

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: 30m east of Beiluoguxiang North Gate
Contact:

• 6405-4482

City Weekend says:

Opened by folk singer A Ming, this park-side gem offers intimate atmosphere, French wine, decent cocktails and solid live music from Wednesday to Sunday. Instruments adorn the walls and the high wood-beamed ceiling, soft red lantern lighting and wood carved benches make you forget about the bustling city outside.

Irish Volunteer

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: 311 Jiangtai Lu (???311?)
Contact:

• 6438-5581, 137-1848-5531

City Weekend says:

This Irish boozer from the guys behind the venerable Frank's Place impresses with its friendly atmosphere, on-tap stouts and tidy selection of whiskeys. With a bona fide Gaelic chef cooking up hearty Irish stews and corned beef toasties, this is the capital's most authentic Irish pub.

G-Zou

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: 2 Guanghua Lu, Yangguang 100, Building C (Directly across from Oriental Taipan)
Contact:

• 5100-3038

City Weekend says:

This Japanese shochu bar is one of the capital's best kept secrets. Hidden behind a short wall of bushes on the east side of Sunshine 100, G-Zou serves a wide menu of Japanese shochus, organized by province of origin and flavor. A small menu of Japanese bar food perfectly complements G-Zou's divine iced spirits.

Atmosphere

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai (between Kerry Center and Trader's)
Contact:

• 6505-2299 ext 6433
• www.shangri-la.com/en/property/beijing/chinaworldsummitwing/dining/restaurant/atmosphere

City Weekend says:

China World Summit Wing's 80th floor bar is the highest in Beijing. It's got the great views you expect, a vibe that feels like Centro plus one some of the best cocktails in Beijing (around RMB65 and NO surcharge!) poured by a bartender swiped from one of Germany's top bars.

Contempio Temple Bar

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: Doufuchi Hutong, east side of Hong En Guan Temple (East from Cafe Sambal)
Contact:

• 6407-6778

City Weekend says:

Long one of Beijing's most stunning private event spaces, this 600-year-old ancient temple courtyard is now open to the public. Relax in the shade of bamboo with a gin and tonic or luxuriate on an antique love seat with a fresh-fruit mojito.

Collage Bar

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: Traders Upper East, 2 NE Fourth Ring Road
Contact:

• 5907-8432
• akinswill@126.com
• www.shangri-la.com/en/property/beijing/tradersuppereast/dining/restaurant/collagebar

City Weekend says:

Live jazz is an appropriate match for this Lido bar's elegant decor and drinks list. With well crafted cocktails, Collage aspires to be Lido's Centro, but its down-to-earth style and gorgeous patio are more comfortable and homey. Collage Bar is a solid destination for both drinks and music in Lido.

Long Bar (Hilton Beijing Capital Airport)

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: Hilton Beijing Capital Airport, 1 Dong Fang, North Dong Sanhuan Rd
Contact:

• 5865-5000

Contributor Description:

The stylish Long Bar at the Hilton Beijing Capital Airport hotel is the perfect place to relax and unwind with an after-dinner cocktail or glass of wine. The L-shaped bar is discreetly divided to offer live music along one side and a quieter lounge environment on the other.

Long Bar is open : 04:00 PM - 01:00 AM (Monday-Sunday)

Danger Doyle's

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: Bldg 5, China View, 2 Gongti Donglu (500 m south of Hooters)
Contact:

• 6591-3337

City Weekend says:

With 101 brews, reasonably priced cocktails and a collection of single malts, this Irish bar guarantees that drinking is not a spectator sport. 16 plasma TVs beam the latest games, while patrons play pool, darts and shuffle board. Sipping a draught Guinness on the gorgeous roof deck will make you feel like you're on the winning team.

Yan Club

Category: Nightlife
Where: Hotel Kunlun, 2 Xin Yuan Nan Lu,Chaoyang District, Beijing. (Kunlun Hotel)
Contact:

• 139-1055-8406 (English&Chinese)
• lindazhaocn@gmail.com

Contributor Description:

Kunlun Hotel?s Yan Club will be open in Mid Augest! Yan Club includes Cigar and Wine lounge,VIP Area and a hall with live performance and DJ. Great Food & Wine with different theme party in every Days Of one week.

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Coco Banana

Category: Nightlife > Nightclubs
Where: 8 Gongti Xilu (Gongti West Gate)
Contact:

• 8599-9999

City Weekend says:

Second installment in the Banana clubbing franchise, this glitzy dance club attracts a predominantly Chinese crowd with a techno and hard house music policy. Foreigners show up for the big name DJs who regularly stop in. With a small dance floor dotted with tables, the premium here is on shoehorning in as many clubbers as possible.

El Nido

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: 59 Fangjia Hutong
Contact:

• 158-1038-2089

City Weekend says:

One of the capital?s best collections of foreign beers and absinthes can be found in this snack stand converted into hutong dive bar. Located just across from the Fangjia Hutong theater complex, this tiny bar serves stunning brews like Trappistes Rochefort, alongside reasonably priced French wines and absinthes.

Club Obiwan

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: 4 Xihai Xiyan (200m from Jishuitan subway station)
Contact:

• 8322-1231
• contact@clubobiwan.com.cn
• www.clubobiwan.com.cn

City Weekend says:

CLOSED

Proving that Houhai can serve up a respectable clubbing night, this classy three-story venue features a DJ booth on the bottom floor with an imported sound system, a spacious bar area on the second and a very chill rooftop patio with a wonderful view of the lake.

Club Le

Category: Nightlife > Nightclubs
Where: Unit S1-30 Village 3rd Floor, No. 19 Sanlitun Road (Towards the back of The VILLAGE above White Collar and next to Spice Spirit)
Contact:

• 010 6415-3338
• info@lezazou.com
• www.lezazou.com

City Weekend says:

Perched atop The Village at Sanlitun, this elegant club is a serviceable late night destination for Village diners. The lounge-club combo means you can chill to live jazz when you?re not shaking bootie on the dance floor. Le offers quality signature cocktails, but the focus is on fine Champagne.

Club Gaga

Category: Nightlife > Nightclubs
Where: 6 Gongti Xilu (Gongti West Gate)
Contact:

• 6552-8888
• tangclub@vip.sina.com.cn
• www.tangclub-bj.com

City Weekend says:

The teenybopper on the Gongti strip, this nightspot has the usual large VIP rooms, lounges and screwball juggling bartenders. You can expect the typical gorgeous Gongti girls, Chivas and dice crowd and young foreigners swinging by to catch the occasional international DJ.

House

Category: Nightlife > Nightclubs
Where: North Gate of Worker?s Stadium
Contact:

• 138-1188-2470, 139-1078-4303

City Weekend says:

Launched by the Gongti tycoons behind Mix, this club features a difference concept on each floor. With suede chairs, wood furnishings and a casually dressed young crowd, the well-lit downstairs lounge radiates a chill living room feel. Upstairs, dark dance floor raves, smoke machines and flashing LED lights make House complete.

Gulou 121

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: 121 Jiugulou Dajie
Contact:

• 8404-3430

City Weekend says:

Dark woods and dim lighting give this hutong music bar the look of a classic saloon. Upstairs has private rooms and a lantern-lit deck overlooking the Gulou rooftops. Service is competent, and the menu includes a small but serviceable list of beers and cocktails, but the real stars are the local bands that pass through.

George?s

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: Gate 12, East Side of Workers Stadium (Two doors south of Fubar)
Contact:

• 6553-6299

City Weekend says:

With black walls and floating star-lights, the classic retro décor at George?s is almost as brilliant as its cocktails. A disco soundtrack, smart service and luscious cocktails transport you to another world. Sip an ice-cold ?mango mash? on the patio. Owner-mixologist George Zhou debuts new specialty cocktails every month.

Red Club

Category: Nightlife > Nightclubs
Where: B1/F, West Side of 3.3 Mall, Sanlitun Houjie
Contact:

• 136-5131-9097

City Weekend says:

In the basement of the 3.3 Mall, this Back Street newcomer serves cheap booze to a mostly Gongti-style hip-hop soundtrack. It's equipped with a dancer's pole that doesn't see much use, but the outdoor tables are crowded with locals slurping up beer and chuan'r during summer.

ChinaDoll

Category: Nightlife > Nightclubs
Where: 5/F, 33 Sanlitun Street, 3.3 Building (3.3, ?????33?, 5?)
Contact:

• 5136-5871, Table Booking: 136-0138-2267, 138-1108-1896

City Weekend says:

The infamous club that defined Beijing's Olympic era is back. With gorgeous dark club space full of sexy wall-to-wall photography, wild sculptures and gold-posted opium beds, ChinaDoll is better than ever. Don't miss out on the beautiful roof deck looking out over Sanlitun.

CD Blues Cafe & Bar

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: Nongzhanguan Lu and Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang Distric (South of the Agricultural Exhibition Hall)
Contact:

• 6506-8288

City Weekend says:

Tricked out in jazz memorabilia, this bar was set up by horn player Liu Yuan, who used to tour with Cui Jian's band. Previously a hot spot for all kinds of live music, it is now totally dedicated to the blues crowd, cultivating hushed crowds quietly foot-tapping to the house blues band.

Phil's Pub

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: 17 Ritan Beilu, 2 Ritan Guoji, 1Y31 (Opposite Ritan Park North Gate)
Contact:

• 8569-4651
• philsbj@gmail.com
• myphils.jimdo.com

City Weekend says:

The second generation of this Beijing classic operates as a café by day and chill bar by night. There is a solid selection of draught beers and well mixed drinks. With flat-screen televisions screening the latest games, free Wi-Fi and stellar drink deals, Phil's brings a little Sanlitun magic to Ritan?s north gate.

The Brick

Category: Nightlife > Bars
Where: Tianzhijiaozi 2-11 (Line 10, Shuangjing station, exit B)
Contact:

• 159-0149-7008
• thebrick01@gmail.com
• www.myspace.com/ccheff

City Weekend says:

Part cocktail bar, pool hall and art gallery, this CBD watering hole impresses with an array of spirits, well mixed drinks, international beers and a neighborhood bar ambience. The owners are almost always on hand to discuss everything from world politics to the merits of their absinthe.

White Rabbit

Category: Nightlife > Nightclubs
Where: F/2, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Back Street
Contact:

• 133-2112-3678
• whiterabbitbeijing@gmail.com
• whiterabbitclub.blogspot.com

City Weekend says:

Closed

Designed, financed and managed by Beijing DJs, this Tongli club puts music first. House, minimal tech and disco fill its dance floor with booming beats. Quality sitting and strong drinks take this second generation White Rabbit to the next level, filling its red walls with Cheshire-cat grins and loose inhibitions.