Beijing China Nightlife

When you want a night on the town in Beijing, there are countless karaoke bars and small discos, which head the choices you have to choose from. You may be able to track down some restaurants that offer you a night filled with clubbing, live music, belly dancers, as well as other floor shows. Spend a night at one of the many bars and clubs, such as the On/Off Bar in Chaoyang or the No Name Bar, located in Dongcheng.

When you enter a Club in Beijing, you will find that they are newer, smaller and a bit more stylish, similar to those found in the United States or Europe. Keep in mind that both discos and dance clubs charge high covers that can be anywhere from $6-$19. The clubs get crowded on the weekends around 10pm and start to thin out around 3am. If you are lucky and still want to party, there are a few clubs that host special parties that continue until dawn. A little bit of partying can be found on Thursday nights, but the rest of the week seems dull. Below are a few nightlife selections to ponder:

Club Success
4 Gongtidong Lu
Phone: + 86 10-6500-2488
This is where the teenagers gather, at this disco club which was formerly a theater house. Come check out the large dance floor, as well as an entertaining night filled with karaoke.

DD's
2A Dongdan Dahua Lu
Phone: +86 10-6528-6290
Known as one of the hippest hard core clubs in the area, you will not be disappointed when you choose to spend the night at this spot. Here you will enjoy the sounds of funk, techno and pop.

Dirty Nellies
11A Sanlitun Nan
Phone: +86 10-6507-2808
Ready for a nice Irish brew? Settle in at this traditional Irish drinking house, a popular hang-out for both foreigners and locals.

Paulaner Brauhaus
Kempenski Hotel
Phone: +86 10-6465-3388 ext. 5732
Head over to this German beer house where you can snack on sausages, Wiener schnitzel, while you sip a nice cold one. Call to see which nights offer live music.

The Courtyard
95 Donghuamen Dajie
Seek out this hot spot and you will enjoy the comforts of an entertaining bar, tasty restaurant, as well as cigar room. Keep in mind when you choose this spot, the drinks are expensive, but the food is quite original.

The Den (Dunhuang)
Intersection of Gongti Dong Lu 4A, next to the City Hotel (Chengshi Binguan)
Phone: 010/6592-6290
Enjoy a night filled with the tunes of mostly 1990s pop dance hits when you spend the night at this hot spot. Expect a cover charge of ¥30 ($4).

ClubFootball (Wanguo Qunxing Zuqiu)
Chunxiu Lu 10
Phone: 010/6417-0497
Calling all sports fans- we have a spot for you to spend the night. Come to this sports bar where you can watch your favorite soccer, rugby, baseball or American football team. Keep in mind that the beer is cheap if you are looking for an affordable place to mingle.

Lotus Bar (Lianhua Jiuba)
Yandai Xiejie 29
Phone: 010/6407-7857
This bar may be small and intimate, but you can enjoy a beautiful view and a nice cocktail while you pass the time. The best reason to come is to claim the pair of couches next to the upstairs window, where you can catch a bird's-eye view of the Yandai Xiejie. This place crowds fast.

160*600