No.6 Sanlitun Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
朝阳区三里屯南路6号
65068811 65912357

Daily 2pm-3am
No.17 Sanlitun Nanjie, Chaoyang
6595 6650

This bar-boutique sets itself apart from its neighbours by offering candles of all shapes, sizes, colours and aromas along with standard Bar Street booze. And then there’s paintings for sale that adorn the walls. Performances of artistic and musical varieties go down regularly, as do rotating art exhibits and multimedia projects.

Daily 10am-2am 5 Xingfu Yicun Xili, Lian Bao Apartments, Chaoyang
6415 8083

This combination bar/restaurant/internet cafe took over from choreographer Jin Xing’s bar Half Dream. The spacious interior has a stage for live music (although performances have been few and far between as of late) and ample seating. Regular rainbow-related events.

No.9 Section 11, Hepingli, Chaoyang

No. 88 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang

No.60 Sanlitun Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
朝阳区三里屯酒吧街60号
Ph: 64166414 13146901119

Daily 9.30am-6am
No.52 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang
6416 4697

The prize for Sanlitun’s gaudiest sign goes to the ‘No. 52′, a stone edificed joint with the monstrous numerals hanging over the entrance. The inside has been expanded and is basically your standard bar street arrangement. Drink prices are standard.

No.40 Sanlitun Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
朝阳区三里屯酒吧街40号
Ph: 13718866032 Email: misxicom@yahoo.com.cn

Section 1, Anhuili, Yayun Cun, Chaoyang

Building 14, Anhuili Area 1, Yayuncun, Chaoyang
6489 1613

Another great spot to hear local music.