Discover Guangzhou's Most Interesting Bars

Explore Guangzhou's dynamic bar scene with rooftop cocktail bars along the Pearl River, trendy speakeasies in Tianhe, and traditional Cantonese bars in the old city. Experience craft beer venues in the creative districts, sophisticated lounges in the business center, and multicultural bars reflecting the city's trading heritage. From classic Cantonese hospitality to experimental mixology, Guangzhou offers a unique blend of historic trade culture, modern design, and vibrant nightlife in southern China.

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The Churchill Bar

A refined hideaway in Guangzhou: The Churchill Bar serves vintage whiskies, imported cigars, cocktails, live piano, and snooker, all in a wood-panelled lounge of classic elegance.

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Hope & Sesame

Nestled behind a vintage Cantonese café in Dongshankou, Hope & Sesame is Guangzhou’s pioneering speakeasy—world‑renowned for inventive, flavor‑rich cocktails and its hidden jazz‑lounge ambiance. Rated Best Bar in Mainland China.

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Brick Lane

Elevate your night at Brick Lane — a chic brewery-bar and wine lounge tucked inside Rosewood Guangzhou, with craft brews, hibachi grills, live entertainment and a skyline terrace in Tianhe.

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The Roof Bar

Elevated evenings await at The Roof Bar — perched atop the 70th floor of Park Hyatt Guangzhou with sweeping skyline views, live music, craft cocktails and terrace vibes high above the city lights.

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Revolucion Cocktail

Step into Havana-meets-Guangzhou at Revolucion Cocktail—vibrant Latin décor, live DJ sets, inventive rum-rich cocktails and a party atmosphere that keeps going till the early hours.

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Too High

Perched on the 107th floor of Rosewood Guangzhou, this sky-high whiskey & cocktail bar treats you to panoramic city views, rare spirits, live music and lounge luxury above the clouds.

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