BARS & CLUBS 
2R
G/F, Ai Qun Building, Yanjiang Xi Lu 8103 8298
Daily 9pm-2am. Just west of Baby Face, this venue features a band from the Mauritius Islands and several other pop singers that get you grooving on the small dance floor.
50 Cents
228 Hengfu Lu 8358 3328
Daily 8pm-6am. No cards.If you¡¯re looking for a local young female-less dive with a tasteless male crowd prowling for women coming from the local Garden Hotel karaoke, then this is the place for you.
88 Cafe and Club
Overseas Chinese Village, 5 Heping Lu 8359 8367
Africa Bar
2/F, Zi Dong Hua Bldg, 707 Dongfeng Dong Lu 8762 3336, 8776 0543
Daily 7pm-2am. Local cards. African DJs and R&B music go back to their roots. The tribal interior gives a laid-back and shack-like feeling and makes this a comfy place for a cheap RMB 20 draught beer.
Amigo
B03, Bai E Tan Lu, Fangcun District 8155 8173
Daily 6pm-2am. Local cards. If tequila is what you¡¯re on the quest for¡ this ain¡¯t the place. Despite the Latin name, there is no Latino inspiration, but at least the staff are friendly.
Babalu
B02, Changdi jie, Fangcun District ( Bai E Tan Bar Street) 8157 0358
Baby Face
83 Changdi Da Ma Lu 8335 5771
Daily 9pm-2am. No cards. Don¡¯t believe the hype! While this small and overcrowded disco is often filled with the fashionable wannabes, it¡¯s only smoke and mirrors.
Backstreet
East Gate of Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island 8735 3960
B-Boss
5/F, Ocean Commercial Plaza, 414-416 Huanshi Dong Lu 8760 9523
Blue Note
G/F, 165 Taojin Lu, opposite 7-11 8359 3384
Daily 7.30pm-2am. No cards. Foggy dreamlike lamps, magenta curtains, sofas and stools, shepherd check tiles and greyish floors, Blue Note¡¯s new decor, inspired by 1920s art and jazz scene, is inclined for a sober and introspective mood. New daily beer specials, and jammings every Thur, Fri and Sat.
BoBos 12 Cafe
12 ,No.2 South Street, Si You Xin Ma Lu, Wu Yang Xin Cheng 8737 1886
Daily 3pm-2am, No Cards. Subdued lighting mixes with the feminine elements, which makes it a perfect place for relaxation. Flexible seating areas for diversified gatherings.
C Club
2-3/F, Baiyun Hotel, 367 Huanshi Dong Lu
The ambience exudes over the top pomp, yet misses the mark. They¡¯ve got giant mirror and faux chandeliers. Bottles of whiskey or tequila in the RMB250-700
Cave Bar
B/F, Zhujiang Bldg, 360 Huanshi Dong Lu 8386 3660
Daily 7pm-2am. No cards. DJ Zak spins cool grooves and Rosie keeps the party rolling. Happy hour 6-9.30pm daily including buy-1-get-1-free draught beer at RMB 25.
Cheers Pub
3/F, Xiang Long Garden, 175-181 Tianhe Bei Lu, behind Tianhe Sports Stadium 8525 0582
Daily 8pm-2am. Local cards. It¡¯s not the place where everybody knows your name. In fact, it¡¯s not even a pub. But, there are plenty of well-equipped KTV rooms though, at RMB 980/all inclusive.
China Box
Overseas Chinese Village, 3 Heping Lu 8359 6868
The details count in terms of the decor and atmosphere. The extensive drink list accompanies creative-sounding shots. Daily 8pm-2am. No cards. China Box
CK Bar
3/F, Xinguang Hui Shang Wu Dasha, 3 Beijing Nan Lu 8326 4673
The CK Bar serves pricey drinks with a fashionable dose of pomp. A small stage with a flat-screen TV provides a backdrop for some of the hottest dancing you¡¯ll see this side of the Sunset Strip. A special ¡®glass bar¡¯ takes up the back and seats 10 people for RMB 680, but book this spot in advance. Drinks are expensive with beer at RMB 480 a dozen. The bar plays an eclectic mix of pop, funk and hip hop and attracts a typical white-collar crowd. Daily 7.30pm-3.30am. Local cards.
D8
2/F, 83 Changdi Da Ma Lu 8333 9876
Baby Face isn¡¯t too much of a threat to this bustling bar. Crowds join together with charm and swarm every night as local singers and dancers take the stage at 10.30pm. Reservations recommended.Daily 8.30pm-3..30am. Local cards.
Deep Anger Music Power House
183 Yanjiang Lu 8317 7158
Less anger, more madness. Even the live gothic rock gets sensitive in this former theatre. Best enjoyed by the Budweiser sipping lounge lizards. Daily 8pm-2am. All cards. ÅØ
Elephant and Castle
363 Huanshi Dong Lu 8359 3309
A popular spot to jumpstart the evening or settle down for foosball and billiards. Good venue to catch those live sports matches.Daily 5pm-3am. All cards.
Face Club
B/F, Int¡¯l Bank Tower, 191 Dongfeng Xi Lu 8135 1338
A game show-esque staircase leads you into a nip-and-tuck remodeled bar that makes you nostalgic for the old Face. The dance floor has been replaced by a small bar and a web of KTV rooms. And people like it. Daily 8pm-2am (karaoke all night). All cards.
Friend¡¯s Daily
G/F, 11 Tao Jin Jie 8359 6681
Unlike most bars£¬it¡¯s really a foreign food store equipped with a long bar table and plenty of room for gathering with friends. They carry wine from South Africa, France and Spain. Daily 1.00pm-2.00am, No card.
G-House
1/F, QiLing Bldg, 13 Panfu Lu 8136 0481
You won¡¯t find the A list at the G-House. Not yet, anyway. Which is a good thing if you¡¯re an ¡°OG¡±, Snoop-Dogs. Cocktails swish in the RMB 40-50 range. G-House
Gin Yan Club
46 Shamian Da Jie 8121 7662
It is the real wine kingdom with the plenty storage of branded wine from all over the world, cunning decor and the splendid collections of the arts, equipped with a cigar corner for the serving world-class cigars.Daily 11am-2am, No cards.
Gipsy King
B/F, West Tower, Zhujiang Bldg, 360 Huanshi Dong Lu 8387 5177
A big basement bar to bounce, bump and grind. Service is a little aloof. Standard prices.Daily 8pm-2am. No cards.
Gold Mango
361 Huanshi Dong Lu, across from The Garden Hotel 8359 7564
Dude, where¡¯s my fruit? The name is the only taste of the exotic you¡¯ll find in this laid back venue. Happy hour (5pm to 8pm) in a relaxed atmosphere to sip on a pint and watch the game. Daily 4.30pm-2am. All cards.
Golden Times
Jin Yi Bldg, 248 Hengfu Lu 8358 0600
Golden revolving chandelier balls add sparkle to your golden times as you chant those KTV golden oldies in the refined lounge or your own room, from RMB 680.Daily 8pm-2am. All cards.
Golf Club
North gate of Yuexiu Park, Huanshi Zhong Lu 8666 6708
The crowded inside bar and dance floor are on par with other venues. Walk around the labyrinth of outdoor seating to see what attracts the summer crowd. Just don¡¯t get bogeyed by the barbecue. The grand new price list relive a the pressure a bit.Daily 9pm-3am. Local cards and Visa.
Havana Club
2/F, Jian Li Bao Plaza, 410 Dongfeng Zhong Lu 8348 6792, 8348 6592
Daily 8pm-2am. Top notch KTV with attentive staff and stylish private suites starting from RMB1,000.
Hill Bar
367 Huanshi Dong Lu 8359 0206
This cozy American-style bar could¡¯ve been decorated by nesting magpies, but it¡¯s friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices and live singer keep a regular expat crowd happy. Low prices.Daily 11am-2am. No cards.
Hollywood East
Inside Dong Jun Plaza, 836 Dongfeng Dong Lu 8765 1867
More like some shadowy corner of Universal Studios that your mom never took you to. Hand-me-down Egyptian coffins, Filipino and Korean bands and cocktails at RMB 50 are the highlights.Daily 8pm-2am. No cards.
In box
2/F, Han Lin Ge , 82 Xianlie Zhong Lu 3761 6155
The walls are loaded with streaking lights, violet lamps flash on the crowds, and, and their funky (not funkadelic) band plays certain tunes from the Bermuda Triangle. Beers are RMB 300/dozen.
JJ¡¯s Bar
28 Taojin Jie 8357 7017
Bright and simple. This place is more a diner-caf¨¦ than a bar. Live sports and an extensive Western menu of food served in healthy portions have earned them a regular crowd. Sound prices. Daily 7pm-2am. No cards.
Kama Club
Jinyi Tower, 248 Hengfu Lu 8358 5115
With it¡¯s tongue and cheek kitsch decor and kilted servers, you would expect this ¡®shaggadelic¡¯ venue to have realized that deafening karaoke just isn¡¯t cool, baby! Live dancers.Daily 9am-2am. All cards.
K-Pub
113 Changdi Da Ma Lu 8186 6382, 8186 6316
Tiger-print fabric goes everywhere and it¡¯s frosted with friendly tinsel. The cozy lounge leads to a KTV room for around RMB 580. Beers from RMB 35.
Living Gallery 
112-114 Ba Qi Er Ma Lu 8335 7321
An antique store by day and a bar by night. The delicacy of the real furniture gallery and reasonable drinks makes it worth a visit. Daily 6pm-1am. Local cards.
Lotus Pond Bar
1/F, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu 8333 8989 ext 3191
Top dollar in more ways than one with clientele, atmosphere and prices all fitting the bill. Light, airy and filled with sofas. Really good prices.Daily 9am-1am. All cards.
Peace Road Music Bar & Restaurant
Huge garden area and two floors of entertainment. DJ on the first floor, live music and bands on the second floor. H/H before 9pm weekdays. Average prices.
Daily 6pm-2am. No cards. 2 He Ping Lu (behind Holiday Inn) (8358 1720)
Take 5 Jazz Bar
On the 39th floor of the Asia International Hotel, the new branch of Take 5 Jazz Bar is as smooth and cool as Sarah Vaughan singing 'In the Summertime'. Despite pricey beverages, jazz lovers keep coming back. Check our events for their regular international and local jazz acts.
1)Daily 8pm-2am. No cards. 39/F, Section One, 326 Huan Shi Dong Lu (6128 8888) 2)Daily 7am-2am. No cards. 101,11,Tao Jin Jie, Tao Jin Lu (83596681) |
