Amilal This quaint but nice Mongolian owned bar presents scotch, imported beers, and an impressive selection of Latin American wines. Entertainment: Mongolian and Kazakh bands. 2pm-late. 48 Shoubi Hutong (southeast of 66 Gulou Dongdajie), Dongcheng District. (8404 1416) 东城区鼓楼东大街66号东南侧寿比胡 同48号院内 Andalucia Manhattan loft vibe with regular events from live music, art lectures, to indie movie screenings. Daily 10ammidnight. 26 Mao’er Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6405 0279) 行走的阳光, 东城区 帽儿胡同26号 Angel Angel one-ups Babyface on several counts: more seating, more lights, more staff and more space. Larger private rooms have their own DJ decks; otherwise, lounge in the dim lights, sleek decor and giant scale. Just be cool. Daily 8.30pm2am. 6 Gongti Xilu (between Gongti 100 Bowling and Bellagio), Chaoyang District. (6552 8888) www.michengclub.com 唐会, 朝阳区工体西路6号工体100和鹿港小镇之间 Aperitivo Shrub-lined patio, continental atmosphere and Italian-themed drinks menu. Daily 10am-late. 43 Sanlitun Houjie (next to Tongli Studio), Chaoyang District. (6417 7793) 意式餐吧, 朝阳区三里屯后街 43号同里旁边
Aria See Dining Directory under “European.” Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm; bar 11am-midnight. 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 38, 6505 3318) 阿郦雅, 朝 阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层 Armaini Lasers, smoke-machines, a hydraulic dance floor, Euro-mix music, and a mostly Chinese crowd have taken over this cursed disco space that was once Fusion. The name, staff claims, is like the brand. Daily 8.30pm-late. 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体北路甲8号 A Romantic Space Drinking in the tents outside this bar allows you to pretend you’re on a camping trip. Daily 10.30amlate. 22 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (138 1112 0071) 浪谩满屋, 朝阳区三里屯 北路22号 Babyface More provincial than its old Gongti siblings. Daily 8pm-2am. Babyface West, Triumph Plaza, A143 Xizhimenwai Dajie (west of Beijing Zoo), Xicheng District. (8801 6848) www.babyface.com.cn 西城区西直门外大街甲143号凯旋大厦 Ball House This difficult-to-find establishment bills itself as a pool hall, but only three pool tables and a haughty air keep things from getting rowdy. The high ceilings and artfully designed lofts, like the clientele, are attractive. Ball House is located in a residential area – so don’t expect to stay up late and holler. Daily 2.30pm-late. 40 Zhonglouwan Hutong (directly east of the Bell Tower), Xicheng District. (6407 4051) 波楼, 西城区旧鼓楼大 街钟楼湾胡同40号
an extensive collection of premium whiskeys, cognacs, wines and ports. Daily 7pm1am. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7825) 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯 汀大酒店1层
The Bar (InterContinental Beichen) Sip on nice drinks in this hotel bar. Tue-Sat 5pm1am. 1/F, InterContinental Beijing Beichen, 8 Beichen Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8437 1188) 朝阳区北辰西路8号北京北辰洲际酒 店1层
Cafe del Mar A spot for the Lido crowd to relax. Drinks are fairly cheap. Daily 9am2am. Hairun International Apartment, 2A Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 7028) 海润天缘, 朝阳区将台路甲2号海润国际公寓
Bar Uno & Nan Luo Grotto A hipster joint with strong drinks, dirty music, and tasty hot dogs. Daily 6pm-late. 89 Nanluogu Xiang (off Jing Yang Hutong), Dongcheng District. (135 8197 0908) 东城区南锣鼓巷 89号（景阳胡同） Bed Minimalist decor is centered around beds (obviously), and cement. Daily 4pmlate. 17 Zhangwang Hutong, Xicheng District. (8400 1554) 床吧, 西城区旧鼓楼大 街张旺胡同17号 Beer Mania Spacious it ain’t, but Beer Mania has got everything it needs to play the role of Belgian beer purveyor par excellence. Daily 2pm-late. 1/F, Taiyue Fang, Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6585 0786) 麦霓啤酒吧, 朝阳区南三里屯 路泰乐坊1层 Beijing Okhotsk Beer The three sizeable copper vats behind the bar of this microbrewery help to create one of Beijing’s most unique drinking experiences. Daily 11.30am-late. 7 Shangye Jie, Phoenix City, 5 Shuguang Xili, Chaoyang District. (5866 8552) 北京欧可啤酒, 朝阳区曙光西里甲5号 凤凰城凤凰新天商业街7号 Ben Bar A Red Bull-themed bar – oddly, it’s not open all night. Daily 11am-midnight. 4/F, Reignwood Center, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8528 8528 ext 3513) 吧, 朝阳区建国门外 大街永安东里8号华彬中心4层 Bla Bla Bar Offers co-eds budget booze and unbridled fun. Daily 2pm-2am. Inside the Beijing Language and Culture University, Haidian District. (6239 7033) 海淀区 语言学院内 Black Sun Bar Bargain-basement drinks, a pool table, darts, foosball, the original caipirinha recipe and a patio. Daily 4pm-3am. West gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District. (6593 6909) 黑太阳, 朝 阳区朝阳公园西门 Bling Hip-hop club with a Rolls Royce Phantom DJ booth. Exclusive selection of premium single malts, cognacs, and cigars. Wed-Sat 9pm-late. Solana 5-1, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6999) www.all-starclub.com 朝阳区朝阳公 园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区 5-1 Block 8 Lively dance floor and a serious cocktail selection. Daily 6pm-2am. Block 8, Apartment 8 Complex, Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6508 8585, info@block8.cn) www.block8.cn 朝阳区朝 阳公园西路8号公馆
Bar Blu One of the best terraces in town, with something going on every night. Daily 5pm-2am. 4/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6417 4124, info@barblu.cn) 蓝吧, 朝阳区三里屯后街 同里4层
Blue Frog Cocktail-heavy drinks menu. And a patio. 1) Daily 10am-2am. S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4030); 2) Daily 10am-1am. L312, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 6337) www.bluefrog.com.cn 蓝蛙, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯Village4号楼 3层S4-30; 2) 顺义区天竺镇欲翔路99号北京 欧陆时尚购物中心(欧陆广场)L312室
Bar One Neon hop meets brandy-sipping old boys’ club meets Maggie’s. Daily 7.30pm-late. 100m east of the Hilton Hotel, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (8455 2611) 朝阳区东三环路希尔顿饭店向 东100米
The Boat A double-decked club-on-water. Daily 11am-2am. 8 Liangmahe Nanlu (west of Sanlitun Beijie), Chaoyang District. (6460 5512, theboatbeijing@gmail. com) www.myspace.com/theboatbeijing 朝阳区亮马河南路8号（三里屯北街西边）
Bar Promise Salaryman hang-out offers serious whiskey, a bartender with a serious collar, and tennis-ball sized ice-spheres in the drinks (seriously). Mon-Sat 5pm2am. 1537, 2/F, Bldg 15, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5900 0151) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外 Soho15号楼2层1537
Bobomee Sparkly Gongti hip-hop bar. Daily 8pm-late. 3 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 9898) 朝阳区工体西路3号
The Bar (Crowne Plaza Sun Palace) Located in the Crowne Plaza Sun Palace, this hotel bar styles itself as a fun pub for the after
Bubble Cafe & Bar See Restaurant Directory under “Italian.” Daily 11am-midnight. 2/F, Bldg 8, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 2770) 泡点, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho8号 楼2层 Buzz Chill out and relax in this intimate bar that features signature cocktails and
Cafe Heaven and Earth Between Heaven and Earth lies a wide variety of herbal teas, coffee, beer and cocktails as well as Chinese and western food. Also sports a newly attached Japanese mini-restaurant, free Internet and fine views. Live music at night. Daily 4pm-4am. 2 Qianhai Beiyan, Xicheng District. (6657 1870) 天与地茶餐 吧, 西城区前海北沿2号 Cappuccino Newly installed svelte poledancing beauties and a racy new format of the bar bring new life. Daily 24hrs. 78 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6586 5020) 音乐西餐酒吧, 朝阳区三里屯南路78号 Cargo Club Regularly hosts some of the best international DJ acts that make it to Beijing. Crowds are predominately local and flashy. Daily 8pm-late. 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6898/78) 朝阳区 工体西路6号 Casa Habana Cigars and rum. Daily 9am-midnight. 1/F, Jinglun Hotel, 3 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6595 0888) 哈瓦那之家, 朝阳区建国门外大 街3号京伦饭店1层 Cashmere A small but slick cigar bar. Daily 2pm-midnight. 44 Guanghua Lu (behind Sequoia Cafe), Chaoyang District. (6503 5050) 凯士酒吧, 朝阳区光华路44号（尊伯 英式后面） Cave Cafe Befitting the arty-industrial labyrinth that is the 798 arts district, Cave Cafe is a hip, inviting hangout. The decor is minimalist: exposed brick walls, unvarnished wood floors, and black and white tables and couches. Jazz is played at the perfect volume, while the proprietors’ funny little dog Yeahbee struts around like he’s the real owner of the joint. Daily 10am-11pm. Next to 798 Space, Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8456 5520) 洞房咖啡, 朝阳区酒仙 桥4号798大山子艺术区时态空间旁边 CD Jazz Cafe Jazz gigs on Friday and Saturday. Daily 4pm-late. South of the Agricultural Exhibition Hall main gate, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6506 8288) CD爵士俱乐部, 朝阳区东三环路农展 馆大门往南300米
汉华实世纪大厦1层 Charlie’s Maybe, once upon a time, there was a Charlie. What’s there now is a quiet lounge bar. Daily 9am-2.30am. 1/F, Jianguo Hotel, 5 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6500 2233 ext 8038) 朝 阳区建国门外大街5号建国饭店1层 Chateau Blanc The specialties of this small Gulou bar include a spectacular view of the Bell Tower from their second-floor deck, a BYO-meat grill that can be used for free by customers, and reasonable prices (RMB 50 pitchers, RMB 15 draft beers). Daily 3pm-late. 52 Zhonglouwan Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6404 5189) 大白房子, 东城区钟楼湾胡同52号 China Bar The best view in town. Definitely a place to impress. Daily 5pm-1am. 65/F, Park Hyatt, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 朝阳区建国 门外大街2号 ChinaDoll Decorated with a cornucopia of color, Chinese furniture and specially commissioned pieces by Chinese artists (which are also for sale), the club is 100 percent made in China yet in no way conventional. Dig extravagant VIP rooms, the lounge, or the dance area for lavish events and big-name DJs. Sun-Thu 6pm-late, Fri-Sat 9pm-late. 5/F, 3.3 Shopping Center, 33 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5136 5871/72, events@chinadollclub.cn) www. chinadollclub.cn 中国娃娃, 朝阳区三里屯北 街33号3.3服饰大厦5层 Chocolate Join Napoleon through his conquests in this Russian bar and squat on the gold-tiled squatters. Live music and drinks at RMB 38-48. Daily 11am-6am. 19 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8561 3988) 朝阳 区日坛北路19号 CJW Cigars, jazz, wine. Daily 11am-2am. L137, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1222) www.cjwchina.com 雪茄爵士酒吧, 朝阳区世贸天阶 L-137 光 华路9号 Cloud Nine Bar This upscale bar in the Shangri-La Hotel has it all – swanky interior, an incredible drink list, and regular live music. Daily 8pm-2am. Shangri-La Hotel Beijing, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 2723) 九霄云外, 海淀区紫 竹院路29号，香格里拉饭店内 Club 95 A strobe-lit glimpse of Beijing’s nightlife past. Daily 9pm-late. 2/F Tai Yue Suites Palace, 16 Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6586 9595) 朝阳区三里 屯南路16号泰悦豪庭2层
Centro Always busy. A surprisingly comfortable spot to down drinks and do your best Cary Grant impression. Daily 24hrs. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833, ask for Centro) 炫酷, 朝阳区光华路 1号嘉里中心饭店1层 Chamber Down the stairs lies a studentfriendly dance club in both patrons and prices. Daily 2pm-2am. B1/F, Wenjin International Hotel, South gate of Tsinghua University, Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6279 9841) 海淀区成府路清华大学南门文建 国际酒店地下1层 Champagne Bar With its vibrant ambiance, this bar is the place to be on Wangfujing for Champagne, fine wines, top-end cigars and great music. Daily 5pm-2am. Crowne Plaza Beijing, 48 Wangfujing Avenue, Dongcheng District. (6513 3388 ext 5) 香 槟吧, 东城区王府井大街48号国际艺苑皇冠 假日酒店内 Champagne Bar Molecular mixology comes to town, plus bubbles. Daily 6pmmidnight. 2/F, Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Chaoyang District. (8511 7777) 朝 阳区建国门外大街永安东里8号北京华彬费 尔蒙酒店2层 Changfugong New Otani Daily 6pm-11pm. 26 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6512 5555) 朝阳区北京长富宫饭店, 建国门外大街26号 Chang Xiang Kongjian Daily 5pm-late. 1/F, Hanhua Shiji Dasha, 5A Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District. (5887 7596) 海淀区学院路甲5号
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Club Decollete Beijing’s first ladies-only bar. Champagne cocktails abound. Daily 5pm-2.30am. 1949 – The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (behind Pacific Century Place), Chaoyang District. (133 1126 1949) 朝阳区工体北路4号院(盈科中 心背面) Club Glen Members-only minimalist lounge bar. Daily 5pm-2.30am. 1949 – The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (behind Pacific Century Place), Chaoyang District. (133 1126 1949) 朝阳区工体北路 4号院(盈科中心背面) Club Juicy Spot Daily 5pm-late. 2-3/F, 2 Chaoyang Xilu (30m south of Chaoyang Park West Gate), Chaoyang District. (6593 0610) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路2号楼2-3层 (朝 阳公园西门往南30米) Club LA Young hip cats, sipping on gin and juice, enjoying the tracks and hitting the dance floor. Come join in at the latest hiphop hangout. Daily 10pm-late. 8 Gongti
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Apothecary Cocktails prepared with class and care. A menu of New Orleans dishes too. Tue-Sun 7pm-late. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6040) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园3层
work crowd. 5pm-1.30am. G/F, Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Beijing, 12 Qisheng Middle Zhongjie, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (6452 1806) 朝阳区朝阳区东北三 环七圣中街12号北京新云南皇冠假日酒店 大堂1层