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Best bars in Beijing

Cocktail rooms, rooftops and unmarked doors — where to start a night and where to end one.

Migas
KEY2 Pick

Rooftop Bar • $$$

Migas

A Sanlitun rooftop bar and Spanish kitchen with the best skyline view over the district's bar strip.

Best for: Big Night Out

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Atmosphere

Rooftop Bar • $$$$

Atmosphere

China World Summit Wing's 80th-floor bar, the highest in the city, with a full CBD skyline view.

Best for: Special Occasion

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Great Leap Brewing

Craft Brewery • $$

Great Leap Brewing

A hutong courtyard brewery that kicked off Beijing's craft beer scene, still brewing on-site.

Best for: Casual Drinks

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Mai Bar

Cocktail Bar • $$$

Mai Bar

A speakeasy-style Gulou cocktail bar built around Chinese spirits and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

Best for: Date Night

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Questions, answered

What are the best bars in Beijing?+

The KEY2 editors' top picks for bars in Beijing are Migas. Every listing in this guide is individually vetted, with hours, prices and booking links.

Where can I find good-value bars in Beijing?+

For $$-level bars in Beijing, consider Great Leap Brewing.

What are the best bars in Beijing for a special occasion?+

For a splurge, the KEY2 guide recommends Migas, Atmosphere, Mai Bar. Reserve ahead — the booking link is on each listing.

Do I need to book bars in Beijing in advance?+

The most popular bars in Beijing fill up days or weeks ahead. Every KEY2 listing includes a direct reservation or booking link where one is available.

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