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Pizza da Rocco Restaurants and Bar

Pizza da Rocco is one of Kunming’s better options for Italian food.  The pizza is some of the best around, and the pastas, appetizers, and entrees are also all above par when it comes to Italian cuisine in this city.  However, not only is the q...
Pizza da Rocco is one of Kunming’s better options for Italian food.  The pizza is some of the best around, and the pastas, appetizers, and entrees are also all above par when it comes to Italian cuisine in this city.  However, not only is the quality at Pizza da Rocco above the norm of Kunming standards, the prices are slightly above as well.   Pizzas and pastas range in price from 20 - 40 RMB (most of them priced closer to 40).  The decor and atmosphere are both pleasant, including front and back covered patios that make nice places to enjoy a meal.  Pizza da Rocco can accommodate both families as well as those looking for a quiet romantic evening out.
Direction:  Located toward the east end of Wenlin Jie between Chapter One and  Kunming Eastern Language and Culture School, not too far away from the south entrance to Yunnan University.  The number 1 bus will drop you about a block away if you get off at either of the Wenlin Jie or Yunnan University stops (walk east if you get off at Wenlin Jie; walk west if you get off at Yunnan University).

The Box

The Box is a cozy bar and restaurant located on Wenhua Xiang, near Yunnan University. This locale is popular among Kunming’s expats, especially the Italian crowd. The owners are very friendly and the atmosphere is extremely inviting. The pizzas and sangria are recommended. Prices are quite ...

The Box is a cozy bar and restaurant located on Wenhua Xiang, near Yunnan University. This locale is popular among Kunming’s expats, especially the Italian crowd. The owners are very friendly and the atmosphere is extremely inviting. The pizzas and sangria are recommended. Prices are quite reasonable, even compared to Kunming standards.


Find it on the map

The Box is located about one-third of the way up Wenhua Xiang from Wenlin Jie near the west entrance of Yunnan University.

Chapter One

Chapter One is one of the better bar options in Kunming.  This book bar is one of the more enjoyable bars in town and holds its status with a growing number of loyal customers, where most other bars in Kunming seem to tire quickly.  The drinks are cheap, the staff is friendly, and the a...

Chapter One is one of the better bar options in Kunming.  This book bar is one of the more enjoyable bars in town and holds its status with a growing number of loyal customers, where most other bars in Kunming seem to tire quickly.  The drinks are cheap, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is comfortable.  There is plenty of room upstairs and downstairs to relax, read a book (Chapter One has a growing library of western books), surf the net (free wi-fi access), or mingle with other customers.  Chapter One also seems to always have the most abundant supply of Beer Lao (very highly recommended) in Kunming and is now serving a growing menu of Indian food (also recommended).

Find it on the map

 

Chapter One is located on Wenlin Jie, a little bit east up the road and across the street from Teresa’s and Prague Cafe near Yunnan University.  Public bus number 1 will get you very close and will save you a few RMB that you will be happy to spend on Beer Lao.

Cobra Disco

Cobra Disco is one of the biggest and busiest dance clubs in Kunming.  It is located away from the three main nightlife areas, but is still very popular among the Kunming locals, especially the mafioso type. The music pumps until the sun comes up, and the disco usually draws a crowd, even on...

Cobra Disco is one of the biggest and busiest dance clubs in Kunming.  It is located away from the three main nightlife areas, but is still very popular among the Kunming locals, especially the mafioso type. The music pumps until the sun comes up, and the disco usually draws a crowd, even on weeknights.  Beware of passport hunters, locals looking to fight foreigners, and in general, keep your wits about yourself and you should have a good time.
 

Hop in a taxi and tell the driver "Yan Jing She Disco".

Halfway House

Halfway House is often a good option for late-night drinks in Kunming.  The atmosphere is comfortable, the owners are friendly, and the rotation of music is good.  There is an open mic every Monday night, starting around 9 pm.  During the rest o...

Hottown Club

Opened in 2008, Hottown is a large nightclub with an excellent sound system and good laser/light effects, etc. Sometimes they may have a foreign DJ late at night.  It is quite crowded during weekends and holidays. Drinks are standard price for clubs in Shenyang—beers and cock...

Opened in 2008, Hottown is a large nightclub with an excellent sound system and good laser/light effects, etc. Sometimes they may have a foreign DJ late at night.  It is quite crowded during weekends and holidays. Drinks are standard price for clubs in Shenyang—beers and cocktails 30 yuan and up.  *   * *Location:  It’s on Zhong Shan Lu (中山路) just east of Zhong Shan Square (中山广场 zhōngshān guǎngchǎng).    

West Side Story

West Side Story is a very nice medium sized bar that also serves delicious and inexpensive western food such as pizza, steak, etc. The drinks are reasonably priced and the atmosphere is quite comfortable. They sometimes have live jazz music and various other guest performers, but ...

West Side Story is a very nice medium sized bar that also serves delicious and inexpensive western food such as pizza, steak, etc. The drinks are reasonably priced and the atmosphere is quite comfortable. They sometimes have live jazz music and various other guest performers, but not the excessively noisy type that are often found in Chinese bars. The bar has plenty of seating and is suitable for dinner or late-night drinks, with a date or a rowdy group of friends. 

Location: Near Xi ta Korean town. Just north of the intersection of Nanjing Jie (南京街) and Shifu lu (市府路). Simply ask a taxi driver for “nānjīngjiē, shìfǔlù”.