Shenzhen
Quite possibly the best underground club in China, Oil is a compact, sweaty chapel to electronic beats, the darker and more esoteric the better. An…
Must-see nightlife in Guangdong
Guangdong
A lovely place for a tea experience with an English speaker in a minimalist, modern-meets-ancient Chinese teahouse. You pay for a taste test of bottomless…
Guangzhou
The booze boffins at this speakeasy have an on-site lab with bubbling stills for bespoke spirit infusions, resulting in some of the most creative top…
Shenzhen
Bartenders clamber up stepladders to access their impressive cache of whiskies (some 500 to 600 bottles) in this smart bar sharing the same office-block…
Guangzhou
Who'd have thought topping bubble tea with cheese foam or fruit pieces would start a revolution? With HEYTEA opening all over Guangdong and wider China,…
Shenzhen
A standout among Shenzhen's emerging boutique cocktail dens, Mixy reflects the personality of its eccentric owner Wu Xun (aka Planck), who rocks a pencil…
Guangzhou
A heritage gem in the historic Dongshan area, Kuí Yuán has a sunny cafe with balcony terrace on its top floor serving coffee, cakes and cocktails. The…
Guangzhou
A welcoming spot for a beer and a bite on Shamian Island, Lucy's rocks some retro neon signage out the front and a big patio from which to sup beers, wine…
Shenzhen
Shenzhen's very own craft-beer brand, American-run Bionic Brew, pours four core beers as well as guest brews from elsewhere in China. But the best thing…
Shenzhen
When you're done gallery-hopping at OCT-LOFT, the tree-shaded terrace of this postindustrial hangout is a choice perch to nurse a beer and watch the world…
Shenzhen
You haven't been to Guangdong unless you've tasted cheese tea. (This is not something we ever expected to print!) There are umpteen branches of HEYTEA…
Guangzhou
An old name in the city's boozing scene, this Irish pub looks the part with its dim, wood-panelled interior and cosy snugs for intimate Guinness sessions…
Guangzhou
The best of the nightlife venues clustered around the Zhūjiāng Pátí (珠江琶醍) strip, Suns lets you imbibe cocktails on couches by the river or boogie to…
