Our most up-to-date recommendations of favorite Yangshuo bars.
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With an outstanding gastropub menu and a variety of Chinese and imported craft beer, The Brew also offers excellent homemade beer, (check with Andy on the monthly offering) and very affordable imported wines...
The Yangshuo foreign community's favorite hangout with a mix of fun locals, The Groove is a must for people watching...
Marina's in a new bar run by its namesake, a charming lady from the Northeast of China, who is a talented designer who also happens to make great cocktails...
Mojo rooftop bar is located on the 6th floor of the Alshan Hotel on upper West Street, featuring a pool table and inespensive drinks...
DEMO is a long-time music bar that also hosts quiz nights and is beautifully perched high over the Li River with amazing views...
TK Pub is a great new taproom featuring several excellent local craft beers on draft, just walking distance to West Street...
A Raggae bar that has been in Yangshuo for over a decade, it's a lively hole-in-the-wall place with an upstairs and foosball...
THE BREW
Beer, Wine and Cocktails and the best Western home cooking in Yangshuo.
UPDATE: MOVED TO YANGSHUO MOUNTAINRETREAT IN 2019. Formerly run by longtime Yangshuo Austrian host, Andy, The Brew (formerly Alley Bar), is a relaxed indoor/outdoor gastropub that offers excellent craft beer, imported wines and the best western food in Yangshuo.
Address: MOVED TO YANGSHUO MOUNTAIN RETREAT 2019. OPEN NOW!
THE GROOVE
The Yangshuo foreign residents' favorite space.
The Groove was opened in 2024 and has become the go-to hangout for foreigners living and working in Yangshuo. With a selection of local craft and imported beers, The Groove also serves Western and Indian food. It's on Chengbei Lu, just behind Guihua Lu, which is a somewhat quieter pedestrian street that's great for people watching from the spacious terrace. Here you'll find a mix of local and foreign climbers, English teachers, Chinese language students and other long time expats.
Address: Chengbei Rd (Access from the City in City 城中城 entrance off of Diecui Rd)
MARINA'S
A tasteful new hideaway with great cocktails.
Off the noisy mainroad in a quiet alley with 2 tables outside to chill out Marina's Bar offers a great selection of beers, decent whiskies and excellent cocktails. Marina, the owner, has a formidable taste for design and it shows. Some of the paintings are hers as well. And try to beat her in a game of foosball!
Address: Yangshuo Ubud Shopping Centre a bit outside of town close to Shima Intersection
MOJO ROOFTOP BAR
A chill rooftop hangout with inexpensive cocktails and cold beer.
Located down West Street on the 6th floor of the Alshan Hotel, you take an elevator to the top and can enjoy the best city views among Yangshuo bars. At Mojo there is a pool table, cold beer and very reasonably priced cocktails. Staff are friendly and the vibe is chill. Weekends can be busy especially after 9pm, but it's a fun crowd, sometimes enjoying a game of beer pong. Good music and nice atmosphere, a great choice among Yangshuo bars since 2015.
Address:Yangshuo West Street, Alshan Hotel 6/F
DEMO
It might get weird.
DEMO Run by two very nice local couples, DEMO serves world class craft beer from South China's best microbrewery, Tripsmith. One of the owners is a DJ, so excellent lounge music is guaranteed. and best of all in good weather you can sit out on the terrace overlooking the Li River and mountains. Great pizza and fresh sandwiches too. A true insider's hangout!
Address: Long Tou Shan wharf, under the covered walking marking street Yangshuo
TK PUB
The quintessential craft beer taproom.
One of the few taprooms in Yangshuo, this new bar located on Pantao Lu next to the Green Lotus Hotel has several high quality local craft beers on tap. The bar is located upstairs from the main road on the 2nd floor, featuring limited seating at the bar and patio tables. There are not many Yangshuo bars offering this selection and quality of local draft beer, so if you're a fan, TK pub is an excellent choice. It's just a 10 minute walk from West Street.
Address: Pantao Lu next to Green Lotus Hotel
KAYA BAR
Every little thing gonna be alright.
If you're into Reggea, Ska and the like, this is your place to be at, a state of the art foosball table, a well stocked beer fridge, an impressive selection of whiskies and other popular spirits, popular with both expats and tourists.
Address: next to Double moon bridge 双月桥 next to the canal on the 2nd floor,
Address: #41 Guihua Lu on the canal side
