Kunming
The new second branch of a long-standing Kunming favourite is far more accessible, and the long wooden bar is fairly inviting as well. You'd have to try…
Must-see nightlife in Yunnan
Yunnan
Of the many fantastic cafes in Baisha, and there are surprisingly many, Me Let stands apart for its selection of and passion for coffee, as well as for…
Shangri-la
Raven is the best bar in town and one of the best in northwest Yunnan, with a huge range of beers and spirits and a small selection of pub food. There's a…
Kunming
Yunnanese and Ethiopian beans are roasted on-site and served as delightfully balanced brews at this tiny, unprepossessing coffee shop beyond Brooklyn…
Dali
One sip of the flat white here and you'll swear you're in Melbourne, or at least Sydney. A rooftop terrace sweetens the deal, as does a small but tempting…
Kunming
This Yunnan-based chain of Irish pubs actually hits pretty close to the mark with a massive beer list (though disappointingly no Chinese options) and…
Kunming
Sixteen homebrews, a fridge full of imports and a fun-loving vibe all recommend this as one of the better craft-beer places in Kunming.
Dali
In a quiet corner of the old town, this fun place carries European and American craft brews plus some locally produced 'foreign' options (¥39 to ¥69)…
Lijiang
Worth checking out is this foreign-owned, endearingly ramshackle bar with a good range of foreign beers and a mixed crowd of locals (many musicians who…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.
Yunnan
Perhaps the best coffee to be had in Shaxi is available at this tiny cafe and roastery just south of the old town square.
Dali
Dali's most laid-back and hidden-away bar attracts locals and expats with a fine selection of wines and foreign beers from a bar set off a small garden …
Yunnan
Chilled-out spot for a decent coffee. It also does OK breakfasts (from ¥30), as well as pasta, pizza and sandwiches (mains from ¥38). The top floor has…
Kunming
Visit this cavernous beer hall in a converted warehouse for home brews from Purple Cloud and a wide range of other drinks, including inexpensive cocktails…
Dali
Expect home-brewed beer and a party every night at this popular Brit-run spot on Renmin Lu, where you can order a flight of all four of their in-house…
Kunming
Along with a handful of their own drinkable home brews here, there's a long list (and cooler full) of domestic and import craft offerings to complement a…
Yunnan
Coffee and light snacks in the pleasant courtyard out back here offer a lovely break from sightseeing in Weishan.
