Connoisseurs of elegant Chinese should not skip the Juqingfang restaurant. Nestled alongside one of Ningbo’s three rivers, the atmosphere and setting is ideal for a romantic meal or other business function. Professional staff will cater to your every need in the beautifully furnished restaurant with window views overlooking the river.

For those looking for a bit more nightlife action then just a drink, Bourbon Street is the answer. Like its Shanghai counterpart, Bourbon Street in Laowaitan, is a nightclub with a live western band. It recently began promoting a new latin flavour. Prices are standard for Chinese clubs. Dancing fools out there will have every opportunity to dance the night away at Bourbon Street.

The Harley Davidson bar is a small bar located on Mayuan Road just off Zhongshan Rd in Haishu District. The bar also attracts a largely Chinese crowd. The bar's owner and some of the staff speak English . Harley's is an ideal spot for a free game of pool while enjoying a relaxing drink served by the friendly bar staff.
 

The Shades Bar is located in the upstairs section of the Gongyuan Road (公园路） pedestrian mall at the Zhongshan Park end. It is a small Chinese bar, but offers a friendly atmosphere. The manager speaks limited English, but local beers are still only 20RMB a jug. If you are looking for some local Chinese atmosphere and an inexpensive place for a drink, Shades Bar is worth a visit.

Latitude 31 Degrees is a pleasant bar on Zhongshan Road near the Drum Tower (Gu Lou). The bar generally attracts Chinese patrons. Local beer is available for 30RMB a jug. Staff speak limited English, but English speaking patrons are usually happy to assist other foreigners with any language barrier problems.

While not really a restaurant, Starbucks can be a refreshing stop on any foreigner's journey through China. There are two Starbucks in Ningbo, this one at Tianyi Square and a smaller one at Laowaitan.