Hangzhou

Youtoo.Bar is an ideal place for friends to hangout. The friendly atmosphere makes it a good choice for a late night chat session. Regular signers are mainly folk signers, and vibes are relaxing and gentle. Various kinds of beer are served, whereas the cocktail selection is slightly more modest.

Jz Club is the the venue for live jazz music. This place also serves food and holds regular jam sessions and concert series. Savor a cocktail or your drink of choice as music fills the air in this low-lit, laid-back venue by the West Lake waterfront.

One of the city's most stylish venues, the Aurora Cocktail Lounge is celebrated as the place to be for cocktail connoisseurs. With fabled Jojo behind the bar, cocktails here are above par and live up to some of the most elevated expectations - choose from the menu or select a base alcohol to be worked with. I you like chill bar, this is the place to go.

At G-Plus, the party is on every single night of the week with lively crowds filling the dance floor and letting loose to tunes spun by some of the hottest DJs. Expats and visitors frequent the establishment, so expect a very welcoming, potpourri public.

Located on the scenic east bank of the lake, Eudora Station is an expats' darling that frequently hosts live bands and serves decent Western food. There is an airy outdoor terrace on the roof, from which an incredible view unfold before the party-goers.

The owner of this 3-storey, hip bar likes to travel around the world and has encrusted the establishment's walls with interesting artifacts from his trips. Regular live music shows are hosted. There is also a board for those interested to leave a message seeking travel companions.

This rather standard bar features an extensive drink list. The staff and crowd are very welcoming of foreigners, even though the public here mostly consists of locals. It's a rather low-key establishment, so head elsewhere for some rowdier party vibes.