Gulou Area

Jiangjinjiu
The comfortable upstairs lounge can sit a dozen people, whereas downstairs easily accommodates 30 people with music and dancing. The bar hosts concerts and impromptu jams with some brilliant musicians on weekends. Other days of the week, it offers a space for chatting and playing games.
Where: 2, Zhonggu Hutong, Dongcheng
Open: noon – midnight
Tel: 8405 0124

Lao Yu ordered leather shop
This store specializes in handmade leather goods, especially shoes. A pair of knee-high boots starts at 1,200 yuan. Prices vary with leather quality.
Where: 37, Gulou Dong Dajie
Open: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Tel: 6404 1406

Luce
Where: 138, Jiu Gulou Dajie, Xicheng
Open: noon – 1 am next day
Tel: 8402 4417

Mao Live
One of the most popular venues for live music in the capital.
Where: 111, Gulou Dong Dajie, Dongcheng
Open: 4-5 am – midnight
Tel: 6402 5232 

Minority story ethnic handicraft shop
Where: 5 Qianmacang Hutong, Jiu Gulou Dajie, Xicheng
Open: 11:30 am – 9:30 pm
Tel: 6403 3478

Paper
An all white modern Chinese restaurant and bar.
Where: 138, Gulou Dong Dajie, Dongcheng
Open: 3 pm – midnight
Tel: 8401 5080