Angel Club
See the beautiful and be seen by the beautiful. Featuring a massive space split into different areas including 10 serving stations, dance floor, podiums, 2 lounges, private party rooms, light show, DJ booth, and special shows. Separate rooms allow private parties, VIP areas, and dancing to be at simultaneously. The first venue for Angel Club opened in 2005, and plans have been made to make it a staple in Chinese nightlife entertainment. Special discount combos are available, giving guests 3 soft drinks and 1 appetizer for free, with the purchase of a bottle of Black Label, Hennessy, or Vodka. Open from 8:30 PM to 5:00 AM.
Angel Club Beijing
No. 6 Gongti Xi Lu, ChaoYang Di
Beijing, China
Ph. 010 6552 8888
Buddha Bar
Located in the Houhai area of Beijing, Buddha Bar plays a solid mix of acid jazz, trip hop, Salsa and American music to the backdrop of a kitsch ensemble of antique chairs, lounge seats, and quirky wall nik-naks ‘ including a 22 foot tall metal Buddha statue. Upscale, lively, and frequently brining in a diverse crowd which adds to the eclectic atmosphere it has. Open from Noon to 2:00 AM.
Buddha Bar Beijing
2 Yinding Qiao, Dongcheng
Beijing, China
Ph. 86 10 6617 9488
Bar Bed Beijing
Let’s go to bed! Literally…low key club space filled with Chinese beds (styled as Kang sleeping platforms) where you can listen to music, drink, and actually hold a conversation all night long. The lounge is distributed into several connecting rooms, allowing privacy for guests inside. Give the mojito a try, everyone keeps talking about them! Features DJ’s from all over the globe. Beds are available for private and VIP parties. Open from 2:00 PM to 3:00 AM. During the weekend plan to arrive early since most beds in the courtyard are taken before 11 PM. Happy hour starts at 4 PM and has some great appetizers.
Bed Bar Beijing
17 Zhangwang Huton, Jiu Gulou Dajie, Gulou
Beijing, China
Ph. 10 8400 1554
Lotus Blue
Lotus Bar opened its doors in 2003, and created its concept around the Adventure of Tintin. Cool Asian-inspired decor sets the mood for this hip rooftop patio setting. Exotic Thai food makes the menu just as good, in charge of a team of creative chefs from Chian Mai, Thailand.
Dishes featured include Beef Satay, Barbeque Chicken Wings, Barbecue Squid Arms, and Thai Fish Cake. The drinks are excellent, ranging from Mojitos to Caipirnhas, and special herb infused vodka cocktails. Live entertainment is often part of the night, with live local bands coming in and Djs mixing the best tunes around. Open daily from 11:30 AM to 2:00 AM.
Lotus Blue Bar & Restaurant
Inside Lotus Market on Ping An Street, Hou Hai
Beijing, China
Ph. +86 10 6617 2599
www.lantungbar.com
What Bar
A bit more on the alternative side, this small (very tiny, but it’s really part of the charm) and quaint venue offers live shows by and pure local rock and punk bands every weekend. Bands take the stage giving the audience a change of scenery and locals a place to rock out. Front row seats are guaranteed every single time! Most nights are jam-packed with foreigners. Draught beer is a staple, and drink won’t cost you more than 10 or 15 CNY. Open every day from 4:00 PM and closes usually pretty late at night.
What Bar
72 Beichang Jie
Tiananmen (North of Forbidden City West Gate)
Beijing, China
Ph. 133 4112 2757