Nightlife in Chengdu
Chengdu's nightlife is growing to meet the demand from increasingly savvy locals. The city–centre Lotus Palace Bar rivals Shanghai's bars for glitz, and is where Chengdu's famed beauties go to party. Anchor Bar is the place for cold beers, comfortable sofas and friendly Sichuanese service. For live entertainment, head west for nightly performances of Sichuan opera at the Shufeng Yayun theatre.
Shamrock Irish Bar and Restaurant
Popular expat spot
Expats cram into Shamrock Bar and Restaurant in the city centre for DJs on
Friday and live bands on Saturday. The Shamrock offers Irish beers like
Guinness. There's also a beer garden, free pool table and live sport.
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Address
15, Renmin Nan Lu, 4th Section, Chengdu
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8523 6158
Paulaner Brauhaus
Real German beer
The city-centre Paulaner Brauhaus in the five-star Kempinski Hotel has its
own micro-brewery and Chengdu's best selection of European beers. As well as
unusual German beers, there's quality German food and friendly service.
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Address
Kempinski Hotel, 42 Renmin Nan Lu, 4th Section, Chengdu
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8526 9999
Lotus Palace Bar
Chengdu's beautiful people
This chic city-centre bar is where Chengdu's famed beauties go to be seen.
The Lotus Palace Bar is decorated in glamorous red and there's a see-through
ceiling above the dance floor. Lounge music gives way to heavier dance music
later.
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Address
231, Wuhouci Da Jie, 24 Jinli, Chengdu 610041
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8553 7676
Transport
Taxi
Dave's Oasis
Beer and local knowledge
Friendly Dave's Oasis in the city centre also acts as a de facto tourist
information centre, with Dave offering panda tours and cheap opera tickets.
The bar itself has free Internet and cheap beer. Guests can bring their own
music.
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Address
21, 1 Binjiang Lu (opposite the Traffic Hotel), Chengdu
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8672 3808
Transport
Taxi
The Bookworm
Bohemian reading café
From the same people who started The Bookworm in Beijing, this city-centre
café has a good selection of books to borrow and buy, and hosts regular
literary talks and events. There's decent food and a wide selection of
drinks.
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Address
28, Renmin Nan Lu, 4th Section, Chengdu 610041
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8552 0177
Anchor Bar
Beer and DVD lounge
Anchor Bar in the city centre is the place to unwind with a cold beer.
Comfortable sofas, earthy decor and friendly staff create a relaxing
atmosphere. There's free Internet access if you buy a meal. Guests can also
watch DVDs.
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Address
6, Mid Linjiang Zhong Lu (inside courtyard of Traffic Hotel), Chengdu
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8545 4520
Transport
Taxi
Xiongmao
Chengdu underground
Young, cool and casual with an industrial décor, Xiongmao in the city's Wuhou
District serves individual cocktails - rare in Chengdu clubs. Play a game of
pool, chat with friends or dance to top local DJs playing cutting-edge
electronic music.
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Address
2/F, Blue Caribbean Plaza, 143 Kehua Bei Lu, Wuhou District, Chengdu
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8638 4685
Transport
Taxi
Shufeng Yayun
Spectacular nightly opera
If you can't wait for the more traditional Sunday performance at the Jinjiang
Theatre, the Shufeng Yayun Theatre offers more expensive nightly
performances of Sichuan opera. These are strictly for tourists, with more
emphasis on the spectacular.
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Address
23, Qintai Road, Chengdu 610041
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8776 4530
Jinjiang Theatre
Sichuan opera and cinema
The city-centre Jinjiang Theatre is a combination of Sichuan opera theatre,
cinema and teahouse. Every Sunday, there are high-class performances of
Sichuan opera which features gymnastics, cross-dressing, slapstick humour
and Sichuan opera's famous 'changing faces.'
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Address
54, Huaxing Zheng Lu, Chengdu 610016
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8662 0019
Transport
Taxi
