The 15 Best Bar Nights in China

1.Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,132 reviews · from $80Our pick

Explore Beijing’s hutongs through hotpot, noodles, spring pancakes, local beer, and family-run eateries on this intimate 3.5-hour food walk.

“Fantastic experience with Jo as a guide. He was very cary and generous towards us and the rest of the group, making sure we had everything we needed and beyond! We are extremely grateful for the evening spent together! We had amazing food and beers (plus other chinese liquors and softs too!) in typical restaurants and bars for locals, away from the main touristy places and tucked in some beautiful houtong alleys and also in a traditional house. Jo could create a friendly and welcoming environment from the very first moment and he also explained us many interesting cultural and historical facts about food and the places we visited. Thank…”

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2.Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 306 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $75

Taste Beijing hotpot, noodles, Muslim specialties, and spring pancakes while walking historic hutongs with an English-speaking local guide.

“Wonderful tour, great way to have some fun, learn some history, and eat a lot of great food!”

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3.4-Hour Shanghai Pub Crawl (bars & nightclub hopping)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $23

Explore Shanghai nightlife on a four-hour pub crawl with three bars, one club, free shots, local guides, photos, and taxi transfers.

“It was a great time visiting the bars around Shanghai. Tony is amazing, so much fun! Thank you!”

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4.Authentic Old Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $80

Explore Beijing’s old hutongs on a private four-hour food walk with hot pot, noodles, barbecue, local beer, and a helpful guide.

“One of the best things you can do in Beijing. Nice experience, nice food , wonderful guide! Thanks for all!”

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5.3-Hour Lan Kwai Fong Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 45 reviews · from $20

Review of Hong Kong’s 3-hour Lan Kwai Fong pub crawl, with three bars, one club, welcome shots, drink deals, tips, and honest value advice.

“I have already experienced a few bar hopping tours. This was one of the best tours! There were two hosts who were full of energy and good mood! Also the other tourists were all cool. Special thanks to Vivian who took so much care of us! I'll see you again! Thanks, Johannes”

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6.Shanghai bar hopping tour in the former french concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $29

Explore Shanghai’s French Concession with Jill on a three-hour small-group pub crawl featuring local beer, cocktails, shots, and snacks.

“Jill has a really outgoing and friendly personality, she also tailored our tour according to the vibe of tour, we had a variety of bar experiences, and my favorite one is the a bar has a secret space at the second floor and the balcony that provide us with the vibe of lay back Shanghai night. It is a tour for a person want to chill and chat with people at a beautiful night in Shanghai. I highly recommend”

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7.Hong Kong Pub Crawl at Lan Kwai Fong (LKF)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $19Best value

Review of Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong pub crawl, with drink deals, four free shots, VIP club entry, photo service, and practical tips.

“Great time...well organized. Big group and found some hidden pubs I'd have never known about”

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8.Shanghai Authentic Dinner and Night River Cruise with Rooftop Bar Hopping Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $139

Pair a local Shanghai dinner with a Huangpu River night cruise, private pickup, and an optional rooftop drink overlooking the lit-up Bund.

“This experience was the perfect way to enjoy a night out in Shanghai! From the start, everything was seamless — hotel pickup and drop-off made it completely stress-free. The dinner was delicious and set the tone for a wonderful evening. Read more”

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9.Secret Noodle and Wonton in Shanghai Alleyways with Local Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $79

Eat Shanghai noodles and wontons in local alleyway shops, with beer or soy milk, on a small-group tour through the French Concession.

“Show up hungry! TJ was great. She was super knowledgeable and made the evening fun for us. There is lots of food, and all of it was amazing.”

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10.Beijing Imperial Dining Experience at Bai Jia Da Yuan Restaurant with Houhai Lake Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $268

Dine in a Qing palace, watch Chinese opera, see Beijing lit up at night, and enjoy a beer by Houhai Lake with private hotel transfers.

“Lily was a tour guide, she was already waiting in the lobby when we came downstairs. When we arrived at the Restaurant it began to rain and the driver pulled an umbrella for us to use. Lily order for us and made wonderful choices, Read more”

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11.Xi’an Bar Crawl: Drink, Gaming, Snacks & Meet with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Explore Xi'an nightlife with Wenqi, local bars, Chinese drinking games, street snacks, and two free shots in a three-hour small-group tour.

“This bar crawl with Wenqi was awesome. We had a wonderful time visiting three bars and having some drinks. We were also able to chat about a lot of things and she gave some incredible history of the massive walled city of Xi'an. Highly recommended!”

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12.Shanghai Nightlife: Bars in The Bund and Old French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $193

Explore Shanghai nightlife with a private guide, free drinks, hotel transfers, French Concession bars, Bund views, and a luxury club finish.

“I wanted to visit some of the most famous bars in Shanghai. I know that Viator usually have nice tours. This tour was very good! First we visited Tap House, a nice bar with friendly staff. We continued to The Apartment. I liked it very much in an Read more”

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13.Beijing Hutong Dinner and Beer Walking Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $99

Explore Beijing’s Gulou hutongs with local guide Lan, tasting hot pot, street food, historic dishes, and craft beer in a small private group.

“Lan is a fantastic guide with a lot of knowledge about China and their food. We had a very nice evening and also ate well.”

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14.Beijing Nightlife with a Local Friend Bars Social and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $70

Explore Beijing nightlife with local guide Yue, from tarot and Wuxing fortune readings to herbal cocktails, with two drinks included.

“Great option for travelers to Beijing who want a behind the scenes experience with a knowledgeable local who speaks perfect English. Yue is a charismatic female entrepreneur and a great conversationalist. She will take you off the beaten Read more”

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15.Shanghai craft beer tour with local food tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $150

Sample eight Chinese craft beers, dumplings, and barbecue while walking through Shanghai’s French Concession with a private guide.

“This tour is amazing! JIM, the guide, speaking very good english, kind, knows lots about beer. The tour started at 7.00pm. at the lobby of hotel. We went 5 places, all very nice. The tour includes some beers but you can order extra, just tell Jim. If you are a beer lover, this is the tour for you.”

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