School Bar is a live music venue in Gulou Nanluoguxiang, Beijing.
Editorially verified October 1, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Amber Lounge sits on the 18th floor of Pan Pacific Beijing, with an open-air roof terrace, single malt whisky and a view of the Forbidden City.
OrderA single malt or signature cocktail on the open-air roof terrace.
TipThe menu runs from burgers and pasta to chuanr skewers, so it works for a full evening and not only a drink; the lounge closes at 00:30.
MOONEE's rooftop north of Houhai in Beijing looks across to the Bell and Drum Towers, with a tiled floor, white stone walls, blue cushions and cocktails.
OrderA cocktail on the roof at sunset, facing the Bell and Drum Towers.
TipTime a visit for sunset, when the towers catch the light; classic and special cocktails, beer and wine are on the list, with burgers and pasta.
Casa Bacardi is a Sanlitun rooftop in Beijing styled as a Caribbean beach party, with palm trees, a beach hut bar, Bacardi cocktails and DJs until 05:00.
OrderA Bacardi cocktail at the beach hut bar on the fourth-floor rooftop.
TipCocktails were buy-one-get-one before 20:00 in a 2026 listing; Friday and Saturday nights fill up, so arrive early for a table.
Rong Bar is a rooftop on Sanlitun East 3rd Street in Beijing, a quieter corner for sunset drinks, known for a cherry rosé cocktail and city views.
OrderThe Cherry Rosé cocktail on the roof at sunset.
TipIt opens at 17:00, so go for the sunset; the Cherry Rosé is the cocktail the 2025 guide tells readers not to miss.
Destination is Beijing's landmark LGBTQ+ nightclub near the Workers' Stadium, styled as an airport with boarding-gate rooms for K-pop, EDM and Chinese pop.
OrderA themed party night or drag show, checked on the club's WeChat account first.
TipEntry was listed at about ¥100 with drinks included; drag shows and themed nights are announced on the club's WeChat account, beijingdestination.
Martini Bar JD78 is the nightclub-leaning branch of Martini on the fourth floor of Sanlitun Courtyard No. 4 in Beijing, open daily until 05:30.
OrderA Negroni and a late-night DJ set on the fourth floor, after midnight.
TipWeekends bring queues and a smart-casual dress code; a 2026 guide lists a ¥50 Negroni, and Berlin Bites next door covers late food.