No.183 Old Drum Tower Street
水归器
旧鼓楼大街183号
64034723
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84050847
13901004942
离岸30

Tucked away in a small lane next to Qianhai Eastside, this small bar darkly lit bar also has a rooftop patio.

11am-5am
55 Dong An Men Dajie, Dongcheng
6559-8888

An 88-room KTV at the most busy place in Beijing.

Corner of Sanlitun Nanlu and Gongti Beilu
三里屯南路滚石西门
6500-4330
Open 24H
Accepts International Credit Cards

Sharing owners with Cox, Rickshaw enlivens a long-languishing corner of Sanlitun. With a pool table and sports on the big screen TV, it cultivates a guy’s guy kind of feeling. But with Wi Fi, good cocktails, “energy salads” and one of the most pleasant balconies in Beijing, it brings in a diverse, after-work crowd. Perfect for anytime anyone.

Wudaokou, Huaqing Jiayuan, Building 1, Basement Level
8286 6240

Pleasant spot for gazing at windsurfers and kayakers over at at the boathouse across the lake. A large patio, comfy couches, curtained-off seating arrangements, and a few small flatscreen tvs create a relaxed atmosphere.

Daily 1pm-late
Houhai Xiyan, Xicheng
8403 1419

Daily 3pm-late
100m north of the City Hotel, Chaoyang
6417 7330

It may look like Vogue is back, but the 88 on the freshly painted building is the only that remains from the original. It’s now a club dedicated to football - you can tell by the name taken from a Chinese soccer fans’ website. Tons of TVs dot the interior and private rooms come equipped with two TVs and an internet-ready computer so that fans won’t miss a minute of the action. Meanwhile, the upstairs DJ booth pumps the kind of techno that made Vogue (in)famous.

Daily noon-2am
38 Mao Er Hutong, Dongcheng
6401 1675

Exactly what its name suggests: a white cube that makes a notable contrast to its surrounding neighbourhood and the public exercise facilities out front. Large square divans surround low-set tables in the front section, while a small private room lies off to the side and an elevated loft is tucked in the back. Manager Li Zhenhua (of Mustard Seed Garden fame) intends to use the venue for various exhibitions and events. Aside from its selection of decently priced drinks, authentic Yunnan food is offered, though it’s a bit of a challenge to dine on the tables. Reserve ahead for lunch.

Daily noon-2am
18 Houhai Nanyan, Xicheng

This living-room/sunroom venue takes its design cues from 80s issues of Better Homes and Gardens, complete with gardening tools hanging from the walls. Soft jazz and latin waft through the space and plush couches and chairs make for a cozy way to sip coffee (RMB 88 for a DIY version, RMB 15-30 for the usual types).

Daily 2:00pm–4:00am
798 Art Factory 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Dashanzi, Chaoyang
6437 8082

With a high located DJ booth the club has an open feel while still maintaining two separate and distinct areas. In addition, there are three bars and an immaculately clean and a creatively designed space. Second floor is for private parties and has a good atmosphere for chatting.