Sichuan
Set in an open-air garden with an eclectic array of furnishing, this family-run teahouse (tea from ¥3, dishes from ¥8) has a number of shady nooks that…
Must-see nightlife in China
Lhasa
For the best nighttime views of the Potala Palace nurse a beer at this restaurant on the very top level of the Lucky Snow Hotel. The spotlit views of the…
Henan
This gorgeous tea parlour is decked out with traditional wooden furniture, gilt-framed oil paintings and lush, green plants. The kindly owner serves an…
Beijing
Intimate club opened by DJ veteran and local legend 'Da Bing', aka Pancake Lee (so named, apparently, for his perfectly round face). Pancake and friends…
Tianjin
One of a clutch of cafes on a quieter stretch of Chongqing Dao, this chic little place does quality coffee, healthy Italian lunches and evening cocktails…
Hong Kong
Connoisseurs should make the pilgrimage to this small, concrete-walled institution that also sells coffee beans and professional coffee-making equipment…
Jiangxi
This Parisian-themed bar-cafe on busy Minde Lu is remarkably cool for a second-tier Chinese city. The owner has sourced antiques and bric-a-brac from…
Fujian
Curious travellers will find many answers in the alley behind Guandì Temple, often provided by smiling old men reading poems and playing games in this…
Hong Kong
The open frontage makes this LGBT bar one of Hong Kong's most welcoming. Inside, it's glitter-ball heaven with a mostly local crowd propping up the bar…
Shanghai
Order an espresso martini or two and watch day fade to night as the neon slowly flickers on from the 87th floor of the Jinmao Tower. Access to Cloud 9 is…
Gansu
Traveller-friendly cafe with warm pine-wood interior serving homemade cakes, soups and burgers, plus excellent tea and coffee. Lovely big window seats…
Chongqing City
Part of the Eling Park scene, American-run Ben's is a low-key place to get your craft-beer fix – of the 15 brews on tap, our favourite was the house…
Qingdao
On a lovely perch overlooking the square in front of St Michael's Cathedral, and with benches outside that catch the breeze, this tiny, retro, European…
Beijing
With its cathedral-like ceiling, low-slung chesterfield couches and sci-fi illuminated bar, D Lounge is the best-looking bar in Beijing, and draws a…
Guiyang
An American-owned and -operated coffee shop in the heart of the city may not sound like cause for celebration, but this is a delightful place with…
Shanghai
Attracting a mixed crowd, the Spot is part bistro, part lounge bar (with a DJ spinning tracks), but when push comes to shove, it’s a place to come to…
Hong Kong
Fancy organic tea concoctions are best enjoyed with the homemade drop scones in this modern interpretation of a Chinese teahouse, just off the main street…
Yangshuo
Down a leafy street is this chic microroaster doing pour-over coffees brewed using single-origin beans from Yunnan, Central America and Ethiopia. Its…
Chengdu
This pocket-sized riverside tea garden stays open late for the summer crowds. Just under the bridge beside a rushing weir, it's a pleasant local favourite…
Shandong
Perfect for a pick-me-up on your aimless wanders around the lovely lanes of Quán Xiàng (泉巷, Spring Alley), this super-cool, super-tiny coffee shop serves…
Chengdu
Gorgeous little bookshop and cafe that stocks a few classic and modern classic English language novels. After paying for your literary treasure settle…
Hong Kong
Light, bright and echoey with barista clatter, NOC's cathedral-like roastery and coffee shop is a pleasant spot to worship the beans, and a relaxing place…
Beijing
Enjoy local craft beers and Southeast Asian–inspired cocktails at this alleyway bar popular with Beijing millennials. If you're lucky you might catch a…
Gansu
This 2nd-floor cafe up a spiral staircase overlooking the main street of Langmusi sells coffee (¥20), tea (¥15), and breakfast/snacks (¥15) in a cosy cafe…
Chengdu
A range of internationally sourced beans, ground to order for each cup, and a tempting selection of baked goods. This is your favourite coffee shop from…
Dali
Chinese craft beer (including one Dali offering) from a hole-in-the-wall taproom with just a few barstools and one tiny table. If you're peckish, the…
Sichuan
Centred on a large tree-shaded courtyard, this combination teahouse/cafe/guesthouse is a chilled-out place to relax by day or a classy spot for a drink by…
Lijiang
Coffee, cakes and a small selection of booze make up the menu at this little cafe on the eastern flank of Lion Hill, but really what keeps us coming back…
Jiangxi
A trendy but chilled-out cafe serving drip coffee as well as espresso-machine brews. Also has a small selection of bottled craft beers. It's one of a…
Chengdu
This local favourite adjoining the Jinjiang Theatre holds wonderfully informal performances on its small stage on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 4pm …
Yunnan
This local chain has several branches in the area, all selling cups of tasty local coffee. Turn right from the village entrance and keep walking about…
Wuhan
This long-standing, grungy Wuchang dive was opened by longtime punk musician Wu Wei (of seminal band SMZB), and is a popular expat hangout. It's up an…
Shangri-la
Drink Shangri-la's favourite local craft beer straight from the source – they've got all the varieties on tap, plus a handful of international wines,…
Beijing
Beijing's best queer club really is a destination in itself, with multiple rooms, an outdoor bar, a restaurant and a program of LGBTIQ+-related cultural…
Shanghai
A funky coffee shop and bar in the M50 complex serving cocktails, beer and wine, plus espresso-based drinks. Small meals range from rib-eye steak and…
Qingdao
Order your Tsingdao beer in a plastic bag with a straw from this typical hole-in-the-wall beer shop, and take it down to the beach to sip at sunset.
Shanghai
Have a drink or indulge in afternoon tea with the spectacular 33-floor atrium of the Grand Hyatt towering above you in the Jinmao Tower.
Macau
A friendly place for a satisfying, if a little costly, meal of fish n' chips and a pint of Guinness. Live sports broadcast available.
Shanghai
Had enough of wall-to-wall suits and sky-high prices? Helen's speciality is the bargain-basement, no-frills student dive. Enjoy.
Shangri-la
Local beans and a handful of sweets at this local coffee chain will see you through a day of sightseeing around Shangri-la.
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