1 Nongzhanguan Nan Lu, west gate of Chaoyang Park
朝阳公园西门
6500 8088

Imported from its original location in Tianjin, Sgt. Peppers is the quintessential expat-friendly bar. The multi-storied building has classy wooden floors and pub-like décor with a heavy focus on Beatles memorabilia (among other classic rock icons). There are also pool tables and a pleasant rooftop beer-garden. Cover band Red Zebra performs Friday and Saturday nights.

West Gate of Chaoyang Park
朝阳公园西门

10-6593 1078

45 Wanfujing Dajie

10-6522 2146

Gondtibei Lu (across from Zhaolong Hotel)
6532 4054

Set off from the main strip of bars, Power House sits across the street from the Zhaolong Hotel and next to 1001 Nights restaurant, making it a popular hangout for professionals. Indoors a large bar is bathed in pop standards.

1/F Harbour Plaza, 8 Jiangtai XiLu
朝阳区蒋台西路8号，海逸酒店一楼
6436 2288

The Polo Bar provides the perfect environment to enjoy a fine selection of cocktails and a range of spirits, beers and wines from around the world. The interior has been designed to recall the traditional setting of a British bar in the early days of the 20th century.

Harbour Plaza Hotel, No. 8 Jiang Tai Xi Lu
朝阳区蒋台西路8号，海逸酒店
6436 2288

Pit Stop brings the excitement of Formula One Grand Prix racing to Beijing. Serving American food, a selection of draught beers and creative cocktails, Pit Stop offers live music from the stage well into the night.

99 Xingfu Yicun Zhong Lu, Chaoyang, Sanlitun South Bar Street, Sanlitun
10-6416 1077

Designed to appeal to the swanky set with tinted windows and a sleek interior decked out with comfy sofas, lounge chairs and tables. The bar serves an impressive selection of liquor, mixed drinks and tasty finger foods. Like its target clientele, Neo Lounge’s music is highbrow: trip hop and jazz recorded and live.

North to the West Gate of Chaoyang Park
朝阳公园西门北侧

10-6593 1078

18 Sanlitun Bei Jiuba Jie
6415 1227

For eight years running, Jazz-Ya has done brisk business in its prime Sanlitun location. The comfortable bar and restaurant maintains the look and feel of a Japanese diner, complete with the clientele and Japanese pop music (interspersed by some great jazz). The main room has a bar and large wooden tables, while off to the side is a smaller restaurant area where they serve everything from Tokyo noodles to spaghetti carbonara. On the other side of the main building is Ushi-Ya, which offers grilled gourmet meats like genuine Kobe steak and shabu-shabu.

China World Trade Centre, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie
朝阳区建國門外大街1号

10-6505 2266