Private Tour
Beijing Nightlife with a Local Friend Bars Social and Culture
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Welcome to spend a cocktail night with us!
It’s one of the best ways to make new friends while traveling — and I promise, you won’t regret it!
You might start your night in a traditional Chinese medicine–inspired bar, where a bartender trained in herbal mixology crafts a cocktail infused with medicinal herbs just for you.
Next, step into a mystical divination bar, where a Chinese witch”reveals your fortune and blesses your cocktail according to your destiny.
Before your trip, you’ll receive a personalized digital nightlife guide filled with insider tips: Beijing is full of fascinating bars — from academic bars to LGBTQ+ friendly lounges, and film-inspired hideouts. Whatever your vibe, you can freely choose which bars to visit based on your interests.
Let new friendships make your journey in Beijing unforgettable!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
It is a cocktail adventure about Chinese divination and magic. Before your trip, you’ll receive a personalized digital nightlife guide filled with insider tips: specialty-themed cocktails, you can make choices from LGBTQ+ friendly venues, and even academic bars where students from China’s top universities gathering. In our suggestion, the night will begin from an ancient bar, where you can try tarot readings or traditional Chinese Wuxing divination. You’ll get fortunate reading from Chinese wizards, and perhaps enjoy a cocktail specially crafted to bless you based on your reading. And then, you might go to a Chinese medical bar, where a real traditional doctor crafts a cocktail infused with medicinal herbs just for you. The cocktail is inspired by and made by magic Chinese medical. Two cocktail is included in the activity! If you'd like more drinks or want to treat your local friend, feel free to purchase additional ones on your own.
Sample Menu
starter
A cocktail of divination
main
A Cocktail made by Chinese medical
What‘s Included
Ongoing trip tips from local friend
Personalized local host matchmaking based on your vibe
Local cultural insights and stories throughout the night
Optional hangout time after bar hopping (up to guest and host’s vibe)
One welcome drink (cocktail, beer, or tea-based drink)
Digital nightlife guidebook (PDF) about curated bars, clubs, venues in Beijing
Flexible starting time and meetup point — tailored to your route
Options
Beijing Nightlife with a Local Friend Bars Social and Culture
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Had great experience and back for more
186wenfeiz,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Couple of weeks ago I reached out to Bridge to Locals directly to try something different during my time in Beijing, and it turned out to the best choice I made during my trip. We went for a mix of places, from tucked-away bars with creative cocktails to spots that blended local culture with a modern twist - one place even had traditional Chinese fortune telling! I didn’t expect to enjoy it so much; it added something really special to the trip. I had so much fun that when I got back to Beijing this time I booked another trip with them on Tripadvisor. That probably says it all!
Nightlife with locals "a great time"
Michael b,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a great nightlife experience in Beijing with Yue. The whole night was fun and was great because it showed a side of local culture that I definitely wouldn't have found on my own. We went to a few places that mixed traditional Chinese elements, like acupuncture-inspired fortune telling with modern cocktail bars. I don't believe in the fortune telling but was fun and really interesting from a cultural point of view. The people made the night even better. I met some very interesting locals with great conversations and it felt comfortable the entire time! Such a great experience and so glad I did it.
My highlight of Beijing trip
Joanne,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Honestly, this night was way beyond what I expected. If I hadn’t gone out with a local, I would never have found these bars. Walking through the streets with Yue made me feel like I was actually living in Beijing for a night, real, warm, fun. We started at this super cool movie-themed bar, then wandered around a park just chatting, and later ended up in a tarot bar talking with the owner. Every spot was totally different and had such a great vibe. Nothing felt staged or commercial — it was all super authentic. And I have to say, Yue is amazing. She’s friendly, funny, and knows all the hidden places. She honestly made my whole night. This ended up being the absolute highlight of my Beijing trip, no question. My only regret is not booking this earlier — I would’ve loved to hang out again before leaving Beijing today.
Yue was so kind, friendly...
Ruchir S,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Yue was so kind, friendly and has a fun personality. We met in the evening, went for a hotpot where we ate delicious spicy food and talked alot. I had a great time with her. She speaks fluent English and made my trip so much fun. Importantly she was flexible with time. I would highly recommended her.
Fantastic Beijing Experience
Michael P,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great option for travelers to Beijing who want a behind the scenes experience with a knowledgeable local who speaks perfect English. Yue is a charismatic female entrepreneur and a great conversationalist. She will take you off the beaten path, but is always receptive to your particular interests. She has incisive insights into Chinese youth culture and the educational system. I never write reviews, but I was so impressed with this experience that I felt the need to sing her praises.
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