Taiyue Haoting, 16 Nansanlitun Lu 南三里屯路 16 号泰悦豪庭 2 层 203; 6pm-2am; Tuanjiehu

Beijing’s finest and most extensive selection of whiskies combine with painstaking attention to detail – think shaved ice cubes – to make this Japanese-style bar a spot for drinking connoisseurs. It’s on the 2nd floor; take the stairs on the right of the building.

MESH Bar

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St fl, opposite House Hotel, Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu 三里屯路 11 号瑜舍一层; 5pm-1am; Tuanjiehu

Designed to within an inch of its life, Mesh is achingly trendy with fancy light fittings, a white bar and mesh screens separating the different areas. But it’s still fun and the bartenders know their stuff. On Thursday, it’s gay friendly.

PADDY O’SHEA’S 爱尔兰酒吧 Bar

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Dongzhimenwai Dajie 东直门外大街 28 号; 10am-2am; Dongzhimen

It gets packed when there’s a big game on – this is a key place for watching sport – so get here early and grab a spot at the bar, or head upstairs, where there’s a pool table. It does pub grub, and the daily happy hour runs till 8pm.

Q BAR Q 吧 Bar

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Www.qbarbeijing.com; 6th fl, Eastern Inn Hotel, Nansanlitun Lu 南三里屯路; 6pm-late; Tuanjiehu

Unselfconsciously cool, Q Bar is one of Beijing’s hot spots and is hopping at weekends. Thankfully, there’s room to spread out inside, or you can head to the excellent rooftop terrace. There’s a big ‘Q’ hanging off the side of the Eastern Inn Hotel to guide you there.

SADDLE CANTINA Bar

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West Wing, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu 三里屯北路 81 号那里花园 2 层; 10am-2am; Tuanjiehu

Sanlitun is hardly down Mexico way, but after a few of its potent margaritas you might think it is. Burritos and fajitas are made too, and the place is always heaving with a 20-something crowd.

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BODHI 菩提会所 Massage

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Www.bodhi.com.cn; 17 Gongrentiyuchang Beilu 工人体育场北路 17 号 (体育场北门对面); 11am-12.30am; Dongsishitiao

This serene, up-scale spa is the perfect place to rejuvenate after a hard day pounding Beijing’s streets. There are great Chinese or Thai massages, as well as wraps and facials. The foot reflexology massages are especially good. There are 40% discounts before 5pm during the week. It’s opposite the north gate of the Workers Stadium.

KARAOKE

Karaoke bars (known as ‘KTV’) are everywhere in Beijing. They’re where Beijingers go to unwind after work and to celebrate. Renting a room to wail out the latest mando-pop hits with your friends might seem odd to Westerners at first, but once you get over the shyness of singing in public (alcohol helps), karaoke is a lot of fun and surprisingly cathartic. The best way to try it is with some locals; otherwise head to Melody ( 6551 0808; A-77 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie; rooms per hr from Y79; 8am-2am), which has a selection of English-language tunes as well as snacks and drinks. If you’re lucky, the staff might help you out with some backing vocals.

CARGO Club

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