Shenzhen

The Snake Pit is a great hangout spot where you can enjoy a great variety of food and drinks including grazing, burgers, tex-mex, cocktails, shots, beer and juice. This is actually the longest established expatriate bar in China, founded in Shekou in1987. The place has also raised donations by holding charity events to help local orphanages, schools and various other charities.

Located inside The Ritz-Carlton Shenzhen, Curve is the perfect escape for refreshing drinks, light snacks as well as a relaxing nightcap with live jazz music in a sleek and modern atmosphere. The drink menu features a wide selection of cocktails including many of The Ritz-Carlton signature Martinis and Champagne cocktails.

You will find this rare gem called V Bar at The Venice Hotel Shenzhen. It has a poolside location, a funky island-style cocktail bar and a fully acoustic stage facility for live music. The venue accommodates up to 600 people.

Another Club Viva but this one is located in Sea World, Shekou. The club has three floors where you can either dance, try new cocktails and snacks or play dart, pool or table football. There is also an elegant rooftop where you can enjoy a fresh drink and admire the beautiful view of the sea. The atmosphere is cool and vibrant.

Black Stamps Jazz Coffee is, as the name indicates, a Jazz Coffee. But it's more like a bar, and it has live jazz music and sometimes Blues and Electro. It is popular amongst the ex-pats and is a nice place to relax and spend a cosy afternoon. Their signature drink is a Black Stamps Special.

Tucked behind the Taizi Hotel, George & Dragon British Pub is your good old British pub with an interesting selection of food, including Shepherds pie and chilli cheese hot dog, as well as draft beers. The hearty portions are served while you can enjoy them in a relaxed environment. They also have ales and whiskies imported from the UK that go well with the barbecue.