Must-see nightlife in Chengdu

  • Kǎi Lú Lǎo Zhái Cháyuán

    Chengdu

    For 200 years, one of the city's most venerable teahouses has been tucked away in a peaceful courtyard behind a stone archway off frenetic Kuan Alley, the…

  • He Ming Teahouse

    Chengdu

    Always lively, this century-old spot is the most famous teahouse in Chengdu and the ideal place to fritter away an afternoon with a bottomless cup of tea …

  • Let's Grind

    Chengdu

    In-the-know locals call this some of the best coffee in Chengdu, and we're inclined to agree. It certainly has the best selection of brews we've seen in…

  • Foam Ranger Taproom

    Chengdu

    Stop in for a decent selection of US, European and Chinese craft brews, including from Chengdu's Wild West Taproom, and a top-floor terrace removed from…

  • Funky Town

    Chengdu

    Tiny, hole-in-the-wall bar where three people constitute a full house. There's a single sofa inside and a table and couple of chairs on the pavement…

  • Nanmen Craft Brewery

    Chengdu

    Craft beer, a convivial atmosphere and an eye-catching bar built around the brewing vats and equipment combine for a great thirst-quenching stop in…

  • Honey & Malt

    Chengdu

    A wide selection of craft beers will have hop heads coming back night after night. Stock runs low at times, but pull up to the bar and check out the high…

  • Lao Nanmen Teahouse

    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…

  • Winshare

    Chengdu

    Gorgeous little bookshop and cafe that stocks a few classic and modern classic English language novels. After paying for your literary treasure settle…

  • Wild West Taproom

    Chengdu

    Sample some (or perhaps all) of this Chengdu-based brewer's eleven different ales at its taproom off Jinli Gujie. The four- to 10-glass samplers are…

  • Origins Coffee Company

    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…

  • Yuelai Teahouse

    Chengdu

    This local favourite adjoining the Jinjiang Theatre holds wonderfully informal performances on its small stage on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 4pm …

  • The Abbaye

    Chengdu

    Attracting more bankers than backpackers, this swish bar surrounded by fashion labes, banks and offices has street-side tables and a pretty tree-filled…

  • Beer Nest

    Chengdu

    Run by a Belgian expat brewing his own beer, this place is an instant favourite. There's a daily 'Buy-2-Get-1' Happy Hour (2pm to 8pm) and on Sunday's…

  • Dave's Oasis

    Chengdu

    This quirky little place feels like something between a dive bar and a backpacker joint, but it has a friendly crowd and probably serves the only chicken…

  • Mr. Beer

    Chengdu

    There's no menu – just walk in and choose from over 100 different international bottles and a handful of draught beers – but expect to pay international…

  • WOW Bar

    Chengdu

    Anchoring the Jiuyan Bar Street just across the road, this rowdy joint is quite popular with local students.