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: 1 Fuxiang Hutong，Nanluoguxiang,

Description:

This bar is known to be the smallest bar in Beijing, yet the atmosphere is cozy and friendly. The perfect place to sit back and relax with few beers in a good company.

Address: 48 Shoubi Hutong, behind 66 Gulou Dong Dajie, east of Nanluoguxiang

Description: Small and cozy, like stepping into someone’s living room, this bar has an interesting selection of drinks and is decorated beautifully with second hand furniture. Amilal has a lot of character and is different...

Address: 4-3-1, 3F, S4 Tower, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang ...

Description: This bar-restaurant chain has many branches in Shanghai and couple in Beijing, the most well known being the Blue Frog in Sanlitun bar area. The place offers a wide variety of drinks and serves international fo...

Address: Inside the Worker’s Stadium near the north gate, Chaoyang ...

Description: Any guide to Sanlitun and Gongti would be incomplete without a mention of monster clubs Mix and Vics which exemplify the larger than life and opulent tone and hedonistic attitude which permeates most corners of...

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 2-3/F, 2 Chaoyang Xilu (30m south of Chaoyang Park West Gate), ...

Description:

Juicy Spot offers a ladies night on Thursdays. Entrance is free and cocktails are free for ladies from 21:00 through to 02:00.

Address: Jiangtai Xilu, West of Rosedale Hotel, Lido, Chaoyang District, ...

Description: Beijing’s oldest Western and sports pub, Frank’s Place has witnessed the vast changes sweeping across the city since 1989. As popular back then as it is now, Frank’s extensive beer and food list has ensured ...

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: 17 Zhangwang Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing

Description: It’s quite location is Gulou is a bit hidden but once you find it, it’s a cute and nicely decorated place with great mojitos. The inspiration behind the name is that everyone is seated on beds. Despite this o...

Address: 84 Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Description: There’s a lot of bars in Beijing where you can find cheap drinks and a laid back atmosphere, but Ned’s bar is different due to its super friendly atmosphere mostly thanks to its cheerful barmen. The owners ar...

Address: 1949 The Hidden City, Beijing Pacific Century Place, Gongti Beilu, ...

Description: The greatest asset that distinguishes Well Bar from most of Sanlitun venues is its interesting round shaped court yard, where you can enjoy warm summer nights and kick back with one of the bar’s seven differen...

Address: Basement of Building 12, Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou, District, Beijing

Description:

This studenty pizza place is from the same owners as Lush the nightclub. It serves good pizza's and turns into a dance floor after the happy hour starts and all the tequila shots start to find their owners. 

Address: 8 Gongti West Gate, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Description: The newest bar by the people behind Coco Banana, Coco Park is another contender vying for a respected spot in the cocktail bar scene. With large glass pane walls that leave in plenty of natural light and a cosy...

Address: Doujiao Hutong #6 East City, Beijing

Description: Great Leap Brewing’s original #6 hutong location draws all kinds of beer lovers with their wide selection of homemade brews. ...

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: 300 meters down Caijing Donglu, from Wudaokou stop of Metro Line 13

Description:

A Wudaokou backpacker style student bar with cheap beer and daily offers.

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: 100 meters down Caijing Donglu, from Wudaokou stop of Metro Line 13

Address: 5 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Address: 43 Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing