Lido, located in the north east of Beijing and near to 798 art district is one of Beijing’s famous ex-pat enclaves. For this reason you will find numerous quality bars there. If you fancy a change from the same Saniltun and Gulou haunts, here are some great options for you.

Eudora Station

Eudora Station is a chilled out Lido haunt with classic American style fare and decent quality beers. Meat and potato dishes here stick to the ribs and satisfy any kind of belly. At the same time, if the weather is good you will want to sit out on the decking and soak up the sun.

Lido – fangyuan xilu 芳园西路 tel 6551-6788

Frank’s Place at Trio

Frank’s is Beijing’s elder statesman of the sports bar circuit and to this day still makes bar hoppers and home sick travelers feel comfortable and gives them a taste of home. You will get your fill of widescreen plasma TV and be able to enjoy a fantastic pool table along with all the standard sports bar style trappings.

Lido Jiangtai xilu west of the Rosedale Hotel 将台西路 tel 6437-8399

Irish volunteer

This traditional Irish style pub is a godsend to all paddies living in the north of Beijing (or anywhere else for that matter). What a fantastic place to enjoy a good Irish stew washed down with a single malt or a nice long, cool refreshing pint of Guiness stout?

311 Jiangtai Lu将台西路311号 6438 5581