Hangzhou has a sizeable expat community and several university campuses
with large numbers of international students so a great nightlife scene
has developed to cater to both foreigners and locals. Whether you are
looking for intimate bars, great live music venues or packed dance
clubs, Hangzhou has got you covered. The most popular bars and clubs can
be found North of the West Lake, near the Yuquan and Xixi Campuses.
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Peer’s Bar: This intimate bar rightfully refers to itself as “beer
heaven”. They sell over 300 types of cold Chinese and foreign beer at
affordable prices. The bar operates like a supermarket; pick up a
basket, choose whatever you want from the refrigerators and pay at the
bar.
Address: 2 North Baochu Road
College Bar: EPL, NFL, NBA, NBL, F1, no matter what your sport is,
College Bar is the place to watch it. Comprising of three spacious
floors in a beautiful building, expats will also be happy to find many
of their favourite Western drafts on tap.
Address: (Yugu Road) 3 Lanjia Wan
Mojito: With two branches in Hangzhou, Mojito is one of the most
popular student hangouts. Many a late night has started at either the
Zijingang or Yuquan branches. Look out for great deals on meals and
drinks on different nights!
Address (Yuquan Campus branch): 5 Lanjiawan
Libre: One of several bars and clubs near Huanglong Stadium, Libre
is noted for its great music (Hiphop/R&B on Fridays, Latin on
Saturdays), affordable bar and swimming pool! A great venue for relaxing
on balmy summer days.
Carbon: Carbon offers the best get-togethers for Hangzhou's Latin
lovers: 'Salsa Fridays' with free classes from 8-10pm, 'Barrio de Tango'
on Sunday afternoons and more events. Nice extra: Carbon comes with a
roof terrace, good drinks and food.
Address: Nanshan road, Jiebai Xin Yuanhua 2F
Basement: This dimly-lit joint is now a staple of Hangzhou’s
nightlife scene. What starts off as a relaxed bar turns into a packed
dance floor as the lights go down and one of Basement’s excellent DJs
take the reins.
Address: 23 Jiaogong Road
Club Queen: Where Hangzhou’s well-heeled crowd go to flash their
cash. A huge, Chinese-style club complete with thundering bass, special
acts throughout the evening and tables of affluent clients.
Address: 2 Baochu Road
Tip: Party animals will want to get into nightlife-related social
media groups to keep up with all the latest events. Expect open mic
nights, touring bands, themed nights and much more. Hangzhou’s nightlife
has also started to achieve more worldwide acclaim, so don’t be
surprised to see top foreign DJs and performers gracing some of
Hangzhou’s higher-end clubs.
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