Tea houses
Simple Love Tea Shop (åæ红奶è¶)
This is a Taiwanese style tea and coffee shop. There are about five other locations in the city.
Crystal Tea House
Tian Chang Di Jiu
Chun Ya Yuan Teahouse (æ¥é æºè¶èºé¦)
The culture of tea drinking, also known as Yum Cha 饮è¶, runs deep in Guangzhou. After all, the city was at the center of the massive tea trade that existed between China and Europe during the 19th century.
Dance clubs
The Cave
This is a favorite expat hangout. The resident DJ spins a wide range of music. The Cave features exotic dance performances, including live-python dance.
Penthouse
High class bar with dance floor. Variety of sparkling wine ensures you can live it up with standards. The DJs blast the hottest music.
Gipsy King Bar
Underground bar similar to the Cave. Many local "working" girls sashay around. There are individual dance performances at one corner of the bar, while group performances start on the main dance floor at 10PM.
Pubs
Hill Bar
Reasonable price for drinks and live band performances nightly.
Elephant and Castle
British style pub serving Kilkenny, Guinness and a variety of bottled and draft beers. Prices are reasonable for the area, especially during Happy Hour.
Sleeping Wood Cafe
Cozy restaurant pub next to the Holiday Inn with friendly English speaking staff. Serves western food and all kinds of alcoholic drinks. One-for-one pint-sized Tsing Tao draft beer during happy hour. Good place to unwind, especially in the open area. 2nd location along Pearl River.