G+ Club

Bars & Nightlife

Nanshan Lu (or the West Lake bar street) is where most of the nightlife in Hangzhou happens, though there are other hot spots in town. KTV (or Karaoke Television) is a favorite local evening pastime, but stick to Western-style establishments if you're not quite ready to exercise your vocal cords. There is plenty of life happening outside of bars and discos, too - try the night market for great bargains on knick-knacks and a taste of local street food.

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Youtoo.Bar

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 …

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Jz Club / 黄楼爵士俱乐部

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 …

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Aurora

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 …

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G+ Club

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 …

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Eudora Station / 亿多瑞站

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 …

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Traveller Bar / 旅行者酒吧

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 …

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Joy / 酒瘾

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 …

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