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.

Babi Club is currently the hottest club in town. Young Chinese and foreigners alike come here to wear their sunglasses at night. Patrons do their best impression of dress styles as seen in MTV’s raciest videos. DJs mix beats from around the world from decades past and present. The kids could hardly care though as the dance floor is packed until the sun comes up. There are actually two separate sections of the club that try to play contrasting styles of music. There is no admission fee, but beers are Y30 and mixed drinks start at Y40, so drink before you come. Private tables are available as well.

Fashion and Mix Clubs are right next door to Babi within the very same building. These spots fill up on weekends and play music similar enough to Babi. Drinks are a tad cheaper at these two than at Babi.

Babi Club is on the south 2nd ring road, west of Renmin Nanlu. Since you’ll be headed there after the buses have shut down, just hop in a taxi, and say "Babi", the driver should know where to go. The clubs are across the 2nd ring road and a bit to the west from the Yulin Life Plaza (Yulin Shenghuo Guangchang, 玉林生活广场).

For more than 10 years, Little Bar has been a stronghold of the Yulin neighborhood. The interior is dimly lit and the walls are covered with post-modern art in all shapes and sizes. The bar attracts a more mature crowd when compared with other local hangouts. Professionals, artisans, and foreigners frequent the bar with their friends to discuss current trends and events and forget the day’s hardships. Everyone is a friend at Little Bar. Thankfully patrons are also able listen to soft beats played at a very agreeable volume. The Beatles, Lee ’Scratch’ Perry, and the Theivory Corporation are just a few of the tasteful musical selections put on by the staff. Chinese beers are Y10-15 while imported beers range from Y20-30. Bottles of red and white wine along with a full selection of liquor are available for Y15-40 per drink. A few snacks are available, but there is no real kictchen. Weekends often feature live bands from around Asia, so keep an eye out for advertisements around town.

Directions/Address: 55 Yulin Xilu (55 West Yulin St.), take a bus or taxi south on Renmin Nanlu. As soon as you pass the Sichuan sports arena after crossing the south 1st ring road, make a right on East Yulin St. Follow the street a few blocks and eventually you will arrive at Little Bar on the right-hand side. 

The laidback, liberal atmosphere at Hemp House makes it a great destination to relax with friends. Two floors are filled with cushy couches, arcade games, and a pool table. The music is an enjoyable mix of reggae, modern and progressive rock, and new wave. China’s most popular beer, Tsingtao (Qingdao), is available for Y10 (560 ml) along with Qingdao Blacks for Y15.  A full bar is also affordable with mixed drinks ranging from Y15-20. Chat up the bartender, A Qiao, if she is not too busy. Her English is fair, but most importantly she is a free-spirit, always smiles, and wants everyone to enjoy themselves. On weekends there is often live music including notable Chinese rock and reggae musicians or local Chengdu hip-hop battles. On random weeknights or quiet afternoons locals like to bring their own instruments or pick up any of the percussion instruments lying around Hemp House’s small stage. Impressive jam sessions have been known to stir up.

Hemp House is less than 2 kilometers east of Tianfu Square, located at the intersection of Tianxianqiao and Dongdajie. If you take a taxi or ask someone for directions, just say or write down "Dong Men Da Qiao" (东门大桥）. The bar is on the south side of Dongdajie. Go up 2 flights of escalators and Hemp House is on the 3rd floor.

Those seeking a taste of a true Chinese club should check out Kakadu, however you probably won’t stay long. The lack of air conditioning is not aided by the fact that at least three waitresses breath down your neck harassing you to order expensive drinks. Beers cost Y25-30, but you can purchase 6 for Y80, or 12 for Y120. The staff will bring the beers all at once, and they won’t be very cold either. Liquor is equally pricey. The reportoire of blaring Chinese techno re-mixes only seems to last about an hour, before you start hearing the same songs again, or at least the same samples. Once you are sufficiently drenched in your own sweat, don’t hesitate to leave, the scene stays the same as the night drags on.

Kakadu Club is on the south 1st ring road on the south side of the street. It is number 16 on the ring road’s 3rd section.