Must-see nightlife in Jiangsu

  • Birdland

    Suzhou

    Friendly staff speak excellent English and there is an ever-changing selection of 15 well-kept, local brews on tap. There are also tasty burgers, pizza…

  • Hermit

    Nanjing

    Hermit offers two playfully sophisticated bars in one. Start downstairs at the science-themed beer bar, before heading up the candlelit stairway to an…

  • Master Gao Beer House

    Nanjing

    Founded by China's 'father of craft beer', Gao Yan, this micropub was the first of its kind when it opened in 2008. The beer house has 15 fresh brews on…

  • Energy+Coffee

    Suzhou

    It’s almost inevitable that you’ll need to refuel when exploring Pingjiang Lu and this funky, hidden coffeeshop, serves a killer espresso. Besides…

  • Zhǎngmén Brewery

    Suzhou

    Upmarket bar and restaurant with a small rooftop terrace, serving craft beers from Taipei-based Zhǎngmén Brewing Company. This is the company’s only…

  • Bookworm

    Suzhou

    Běijīng’s excellent Bookworm wormed its way down to Sūzhōu, serving as a kind of comfy cultural hub, library, bookshop and cafe. The food is crowd…

  • Human Coffee

    Nanjing

    Cafe by day, craft-beer bar by night, this trendy place tucked down a little road off Shanghai Lu is popular with students from nearby Nanjing University…

  • Flamingo Hops Brewery

    Suzhou

    Flamingo bar opened its doors in 2018, when friendly co-owner Zhendong threw in his career as a painter to pursue his love of brewing. There are five…

  • Yǔ Zhī Jiā Teahouse

    Suzhou

    Pretty teahouse in a historic wood-fronted building on the edge of the canal that runs parallel to Pingjiang Lu. Tall windows that open directly onto the…

  • Momicafe

    Jiangsu

    Besides doing coffee and cake and having a resident cat, this cute cafe has its own shtick. Purchase a postcard and request a date (potentially years in…

  • Huagi Space Coffee & Bar

    Suzhou

    Expensive cafe-bar housed in a beautifully restored building. Its outdoor seating area overlooks the picturesque canal that runs parallel to the quieter…

  • Hemingway Lounge & Terrace

    Suzhou

    A long-standing expat hangout with a pleasant outdoor terrace open in summer. This place is especially busy at weekends when live music and DJs entertain…

  • Camel Sports Bar

    Suzhou

    This casual basement pub in the Suzhou Industrial Park area shows international sports events, does western-style food and stocks a range of international…

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