Discover Chengdu's Most Interesting Bars

Discover Chengdu's laid-back bar scene with riverside cocktail bars along the Jinjiang, hidden speakeasies in Kuanzhai Alleys, and lively craft beer taprooms around Taikoo Li. Experience traditional tea houses reimagined as modern lounges, baijiu-forward bars showcasing Sichuan spirits, and rooftop venues with views over Tianfu Square. From Sichuan peppercorn–infused cocktails and hotpot-friendly drink pairings to cozy courtyard bars, Chengdu blends relaxed pace, culinary excellence, and creative mixology in Southwest China's panda capital.

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La Beato

An immersive Egyptian-themed gin & botanical cocktail bar in Chengdu — where papyrus-style menus, amber lighting, and exotic elixirs invite you on a desert voyage in the city.

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BAR.Chill

Where heavy-industrial vibes meet creative Sichuan-infused cocktails — a late-night lounge in Chengdu’s alley maze, with attitude, flavor, and flair.

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Bar Pi

Bar π: a covert 1960s-inspired speakeasy hidden behind a barber shop in Chengdu — enter via elevator to sip math-meets-herbal cocktails in a moody, train-car style lounge.

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Flair

Flair at Ritz-Carlton Chengdu: the city’s highest lounge — sip pan-Asian tapas & cocktails on a rooftop terrace, with skyline views, sushi, fine wine, and DJ nights under soft lights.

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Beer Nest

Chengdu’s cozy craft beer pioneer — sip local & imported brews, catch comedy nights, beer pong & chill vibes in a wood-clad hideout opposite the Poly Center.

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Jing Bar & Lounge

Jing Bar at The Temple House: a chic Jazz-Age cocktail lounge in Chengdu where inventive Sichuan-twist drinks meet live DJs and a sultry ambiance you can’t resist.

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Mamacita

A hidden Cuban-style speakeasy in Chengdu, where salsa echoes, rum cocktails gleam, and vintage Havana charm meets local intimacy down a tucked-away alley.

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Chinese Room

Chinese Room: where Baroque elegance meets Oriental intrigue in Chengdu—sip zodiac-inspired cocktails inside rococo rooms steeped in mystique and style.

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