A bustling antique market with a horde of vendors, Panjiayuan Market is open during the week but best on weekends, particularly before sunrise. Good for Mao memorabilia, it is a 15-minute taxi ride from the center of town.
A favorite with ex-pats, Big Smoke Bistro serves southern comfort food (US style). big burgers, specialties like seven-hour braised lamb shank. The craft beer Jing-A set up its microbrewery on the premises.
On the north side of the Workers' Stadium, Alfa draws a mixed and international crowd with its friendly atmosphere, dance floor and casual outdoor lounge. It hosts a gay party on Fridays and serves...
Flying the rainbow flag among the tourist traps of the Santlitun bar street, Adam's has a rooftop patio and a happy hour. Beijing's first openly gay bar, the creation of a bigger-than-life gay party planner,...