If you don't like noise, stay away from here as this club is always crowded. Address: 68 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District Phone: 6416-6677 Comma Bar

A cosy and tranquil stopover for white-collars tired from work and a "comma" in their busy life. At this two-story bar rarely seen in Sanlitun Beijie, you can relax by chatting with friends, drinking coffee or wine, and listening to saxophone or guitar music.

It serves excellent Western food. Curry beef rice is recommended. Address: 54 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District Phone: 6417-4643 Bar Blu

A British-style bar in terms of its decor, drinks, services -- and its proprietor. An ideal place for carnival, dances and parties. It draws in a predominantly foreign crowd with decent cocktails, happy hour specials, foreign DJs spinning chart dance hits and regular theme parties.

It also boasts a beautiful roof terrace. The drinks may be pricey, but they're good. Be prepared to climb down those stairs after drinking. Address: 4/F Tongli, Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District Phone: 6417-4124 Day Off

Day Off is instantly noticeable at night because it has a large, bright yellow light box for a shop sign -- said to be the biggest in Sanlitun Beijie. The indoor decor is of cowboy taste and fashioned in the style of the old American West. It is the only disco bar in Beijie.

Soft music is played here before 10 p.m. and hot disco afterwards. If you arrive at Beijie late, you will find the most noisy bar is either Boys and Girls Club or Day Off. Address: 64 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District Phone: 6415-7210 Jazz-Ya

Beijing's first jazz music club opened in 1995 as a Japanese-style bar owned by a former drummer. You can enjoy Japanese cartoons here and try some authentic Japanese dishes if you are tired of Western food. Address: 18 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District Phone: 6415-1227