A beginner’s guide to Beijing nightlife
Whether you’re new to Beijing or an old hand, it’s easy to get lost in the maze that is the city’s nightlife scene. Fear not though, our handy bar and club guide are here to help you find (and later in the night, stumble) your way through the city’s best watering holes and dancing spots.
d’Lounge
The most striking bar in Beijing city, the internal structure is like a church in the middle century. d’Lounge is the hometown of Zumbo Chinese champion and the Top 7 bartenders worldwide.
Business Hour: Everyday 18:00-02:00
Address: No. 4 Electromechanical Institute, Gongti North Road
Janes and Hooch
Janes + Hooch is a modern take on a vintage dive bar in the heart of Sanlitun’s factory district of Beijing – brought to you by Warren Pang, and Milan Sekulic. Our aim was to create a unique nightlife experience bringing the best features from the good old days whilst adding modern urban culture.
Business Hour: Everyday 18:00-02:00
Address: No. 4 Electromechanical Institute, Gongti North Road
Infusion Room
Creative craft cocktail is at its pinnacle at the Infusion Room, a hidden bar in Sanlitun. People will say that you’ll need a passcode to open the door but rest assured that you can still get your cocktail fix even without it. This swanky joint is a little pricier than its neighboring bars, but you can be sure to get top-notch cocktails here.
Business Hour: Everyday 18:00-02:00
Address: 2/F d Lounge Courtyard 4 Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang District
Migas Mercado
Migas Mercado is one of the best rooftop bars in Beijing, it is a Spanish influenced restaurant and cocktail bar, located on the 7th floor of the large shopping center China World Mall. Being a multi-space complex, there is both indoor seating and a great rooftop terrace offering fantastic views over the Beijing iconic landmarks, with the New CCTV Headquarters as a main focal point.
Business Hour: Sunday to Thursday 11:30 am – 01:00 am
Friday to Saturday: 11:30 am – 02:00 am
Address: 7th Floor, North Zone, China World Mall, No.1 Jian Guo Men Wai, Chaoyang, Beijing
Jing-A Brewing Co.
Jing-A obsessed with hunting down rare ingredients and unexpected flavors to brew our beers, ranging from twists on classic styles to curious experiments and inspiring collaborations with breweries from around the world.
Business Hour: Everyday 15:00-02:00
Address: No. 4 Electromechanical Institute, Gongti North Road
Hidden House
Hidden House is hidden in plain sight; it’s unmarked but look carefully and you’ll see that it’s stone face is brand new. Despite making you work to find it, Hidden House is unpretentious, and most of the cocktails here are little twists on classics: Try the Bourbon Mai Tai or the London Mule.
Business Hour: Everyday 18:00-02:00
Address: No. 8, 1st Floor, Building 39, North Sanlitun
