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
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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…
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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…
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Kunming
Yunnanese and Ethiopian beans are roasted on-site and served as delightfully balanced brews at this tiny, unprepossessing coffee shop beyond Brooklyn…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Yunnan
Coffee and light snacks in the pleasant courtyard out back here offer a lovely break from sightseeing in Weishan.
