Bars & Nightlife

There’s a fairly big wave of Hong Kong revellers making their way to Shenzhen at the weekends these days, pulled in by the wilder, local nightlife scene. Clubs cover all music bases and genres with partygoers, particularly drawn to Sea World Square in Shekou district with its mix of ex-pat style bars and clubs. Another draw is Bar St at Citic City Plaza (CCP), particularly popular with Shenzhen’s youth.

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The Snake Pit

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 …

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Curv

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 …

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V Pub

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 …

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Club Viva

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 …

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Black Stamps Jazz Coffee / 黑邮票爵士

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 …

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George and Dragon British Pub / 圣乔治西餐厅

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 …

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