6 Xingfu Yi Cun Hutong (opposite the North Gate of the Workers Stadium), Utopia Map, 6413-0086. Fri night gay party gets PACKED and organizers give back to the gay community and participate in the annual Beijing gay festival activities. Reasonable admission fee includes one free drink (juice, beer or cocktails), 2-for-1 privileges thereafter from 9:30pm-midnight, and a donation to the Beijing LGBT Center (this party supplies the organization with the majority of its annual operating budget). Fun specials on occasion (such as free shots whenever Lady Gaga sings after midnight). Pool table, romantic nooks and crannies. Mostly young, trendy, local crowd, but there are also visitors, expats, mid-aged and mature gays, lesbians and straight partiers thrown in for good measure. Very friendly! 朝阳区幸福一村6号工体北门对面的胡同里

3/F Tongli Studio, Sanlitun (on the east side of the alley connecting Sanlitun Village and Opposite House), Utopia Map. In the bar and restaurant alley just north of the trendy Saniltun Village mall and directly behind 3.3 Mall. Take the grotty stairway up to the entrance. Basic, no-frills black box with bar, DJ, small dance floor and booth seating. Attracts a young, trendy crowd with a heavy sampling of local and visiting LGBT.

Comments from Utopians:

"It was Mon night and I did not go out till 11:30pm. It seemed the logical choice to go to Sanlitun/Gongti area for a night out. As expected it was quite quiet out. I found the Kai club in Sanlitun and began climbing the stairs. As I got to the floor where the KAI was, it got louder and it was packed! I saw men and their boyfriends and , dykes with their girlfriends, and straights and singles. Very diverse. Dancing on the dance floor with some pole action, too. There was one shirtless guy with his low-to-the-hip crack peeping out of his tight pants. A fun place, so I retraced my steps for all to get there: from Subway Line 2, get off at Dongsi Shitiao Station and take Exit B, turning left at the top of the stairs. Follow this road for 7 or 8 crosswalks. You will pass Asia Hotel, Workers Stadium, and Hooters on your right. You'll pass a McDonalds, Subway, and a KFC on your left. At crosswalk #8 look for Sanlitun Yashow Clothing Market on your left and walk pass it. Turn left and walk to the street crossing and then turn right. Turn left at the Sudan sign. On the right side of the street look for the 2nd building, this will have the name of clubs, one being the KAI Club." -- tobor2k, Apr 17, 2013

"Being an ABC, I am always looking for something with a more local flavor. In Sanlitun, on a side street running parallel to the main street, there are many small clubs. In one of these buildngs with multiple clubs there is a club on 2/F called Kai. To my surprise it was packed with men, and only men, on a Thu night, and all local men! I was pleasantly surprised, especially being in the Sanlitun district which is usually populated with 'western immigrants'! On the same side of the street as the Red Club." -- leeliboi, Apr 7, 2013

B112, West Tower, Shangdu SOHO, 8 Dongdaqiao St, Chaoyang Dist (1km north of the Yongan Li Station, Line 1; 200m north of "The Place"; and 300m southwest of 2010 Bar). Take the stairway (giant piano keys) down to B/F and the club is on your right. 北京市朝阳区东大桥路8号SOHO尚都西塔B112

Comments from Utopians:

"In the old SoBear bar. Difficult location to find and with a new name: Match Club. Speaking with some of the patrons I was told nothing has changed, just the name. It does have a very local feel, so not too many westerners perhaps." -- leeliboi, Apr 7, 2013

The Opposite House, 1 Sanlitun Bei Rd, Sanlitun, Utopia Map, 6417-6688. The Thu night gay crowd (mostly the expat portion as this 5-star bar is expensive) starts their evening here about 10pm. This world-class bar and its spectacular Japanese-designed hotel setting are well worth a visit for fans of contemporary design. From the non-lobby which is more a Chinese modern art museum, to Mesh's Duchamp-inspired collection of resin castings of plastic drinking bottles, The Opposite House is pure eye candy. Ask to see the rooms and the stainless-steel swimming pool. 地址　三里屯北街　１号　

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2 Andingmen Xidajie, Dongcheng Dist, 100m west from the junction of Andingmen Inner St and 2nd Ring Rd, 6405-9575, email. Andingmen Subway Station. On the alley next to the garden stretching along the 2nd Ring Rd, just in from the main street. Small sign next to a courtyard doorway hung with two lanterns. Gay-managed, LGBT-friendly bar and cafe in a modernized hutong courtyard setting. Manager, Henry, is plugged into the local gay scene and is happy to offer the latest news. Every Wed night LGBT visitors, expats and locals gather at 8pm for their Pink Wednesday social when Y$10 is donated from each cocktail to support local LGBT projects and initiatives. High-quality, best-value cocktails, imported beers and wines. Savory food menu includes home made pizzas, paninis, waffles and finger food. Liquors and beers imported from North Korea for curiosity. No noisy dice games, no dirty floors, and no Rihanna will be played, just a quality good time. 安定门西大街2号院，安定门桥西南角

46 Fangjia Hutong, Dongcheng Qu, Utopia Map, 135-5238-7478. Run by two gay friends from Taiwan. Coffee, teas and desserts in a spacious hutong building with large picture windows ideal for people watching. Indoor and outdoor seating. A good, quiet spot for talking with friends. Open 1-11pm Mon-Thu and Sun; 11am-midnight Fri and Sat. 东城区，方家胡同46 号

Comments from Utopians:

"I went there together with my husband and a female friend. We just had a hot drink on that cold night. I have to say that I liked the place. It is spacious, with a high ceiling, and nicely furnished. As we went there quite late on a weekday evening, we were almost the only guests, so it's hard to tell how busy and gay it can become on weekends. As with most newly-opened venues in this street, I suppose it will take time until Beijingers and expats will find their way here, and I hope the owners will have the necessary perseverance." -- Christoph, Mar 22, 2013

133-6689-1433, email. Close to Ba Jiao Subway Station. Popular gay singing club with many handsome waiters. The first gay KTV in west Beijing.

Aihua Hotel, Tiantandong Li, Yi No 48, Chongwen Dist (50m north of China Chess Academy, near Yutingqiao North on South Second Ring Rd), Utopia Map, 5120-5588, 5120-5566, email. The name is a pun on local slang for top (one) and bottom (zero). Shows, dances, karaoke, etc. Don't expect much English to be spoken, but it's a good chance to practice body language. Locals warn to be careful of MBs who ply their trade here. Well-equipped with the latest KTV equipment. The 8+ private rooms in the back are busy every evening and packed on weekends. Well-attired, fresh-faced waiters. Although all the attendants strive to communicate in English, it is a struggle for most. If you want to curl up on a brisk winter evening to discuss the theories of a parallel universe, they may not be the your best source of dialog. But if you are looking for a friendly handshake, a warm smile and the tender attentions of gorgeous and quite professional servers, you'll like Ten Bar. The smiles are genuine, service is responsive and bar drinks priced to offer great value. All the high-end name brands of spirits are offered for sale, whether customers actually enjoy the genuine article is a matter best left to the tastes of discerning buyers. Cold beer is a safe and reliable choice. Light snacks available. If you ask one of the many cute professional attendants to be your personal companion for the evening in the public area of the bar, they request a stipend to compensate management. Their tastes in beverage run toward the pricey (sales commissions may possibly be a part of the attendants' pay plan). Come to an agreement before you order. Discreet expressions of romantic affection are common in the public rooms of the bar, but seem more genuine and passionate at tables sporting a half-used bottle of Chivas. Fri and Sat nights are wonderful fun. Audiences are younger and more expressive than those usually seen in similar Beijing venues. The drag review starts about 10pm and lasts for at least a couple of hours. The quality varies, but the entertainment is characterized by bawdy jokes, very talented dancers, and beautiful singers. The finale is always a comedy skit. As the bar empties, it is hard to miss how many close and lasting friendships have formed in just a single evening. Romantic couples move to the elevators serving the hotel above the bar, or rush off in the night to the nearby Destination Bar or other after-hours venues. If you are a bit patient when you call, eventually you'll connect with someone who speaks a little English. Open 7pm-2am. No cover charge. 北京市崇文区天坛东里乙48号,爱华宾馆内,10酒吧（中国象棋馆以北50m，南二环玉蜓桥北附近）