People 7 is one of those bars that you walk into and you’re not really sure if you belong. Everything about the place is so cool… but don’t worry, everyone feels this way upon their first visit. 

From the outside the building which houses The Door looks almost Tudor in style with white walls and black beams. However, once you have climbed the mountain of staircases within, you will find a sumptuous bar, dimly lit and Gothic in style. I recommend scoping out a spot on the second floor, as the sofas are perfect for....well....let’s just say ’cuddling’.

Drinks at The Door are expensive. It appears that patrons mostly pay for the decadence. The live music is mostly contemporary Chinese, which is a little shrill for my taste. Still, there is no doubt that The Door is a classy venue, oozing confidence and a clandestine sexuality.

Mural is the place to be on a Friday night. Do not let the unassuming entrance on Yongjia Lu fool you. Simply head downstairs to find the fantastic Buddhist décor with a cavernous yet cozy ambiance that makes a perfect refuge on a cold or rainy night.  The 100RMB door charge includes all-you-can drink cocktails and beer all night long. The one time payment seems ideal for allowing guests to fully enjoy this high energy bar filled with 20-something expats ready for a night of drinking, dancing and socializing!
 
My favorite drinks at Mural include the dangerously easy to drink cosmos and vodka tonics, which are anything but watered down.  Bottled Carlsberg is a popular choice for those who like to know exactly what they’re drinking.  The main bar also supplies bottled water for the hydration-conscious drinkers among us.  Be sure to find the smaller bar tucked away under the entrance stairs. The bartenders here will pour shots to your heart’s desire.
  
On Friday nights Mural is crowded enough to make you feel comfortable dancing on the small stage in the back, but not so busy that you can’t move to the bar for a drink.  The crowd itself is mostly laid back and exudes the feeling of just wanting to have fun.  Fortunately, Mural attracts very little of the "meat-market" crowd. Wear your best or wear jeans and a sweatshirt; you will have fun either way.  Mural’s patrons are much less active most other nights, but it’s still worth checking out for its great atmosphere.
 
If headed to Mural for a special occasion or with a big group, call ahead for a reservation, which will get you a spot at a table or one of the mod and cozy couches near the bar.

How to get there: Take Metro Line 1 to Hengshan Rd station. Exit onto Yongjia Lu, and Mural will be just to the the left across the street from the exit.

The Palace is large, pulsing, and fun. Head upstairs where the music is generally more suited to Western tastes, or ’danceable’, as the crowd usually stays until the wee hours of the morning. Admission is free, but there’s not such luck with drink specials.

To find the Palace (huang gong), head north from the large white Wenchang Pavilion and take a right through the towering red traditional gates. Then head for the undeniably gaudy building.

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