THE BEST Bars and Nightlife in Nanjing
From hidden speakeasies to rooftop lounges — explore the best bars and nightlife in Nanjing with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Nanjing
- Nebula Lounge at InterContinental — A 45th-floor outdoor observation deck and lounge at InterContinental Nanjing with sweeping views of the city and Xuanwu Lake.
- Capella Bar — A sophisticated bar at Capella Nanjing serving craft cocktails in a setting designed by David Chipperfield, centered on a 360-year-old ginkgo tree.
- Sky Lounge at Ritz-Carlton — A 58th-floor club lounge at The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Xuanwu Lake and Purple Mountain.
- 1912 Bar District — A cluster of bars and clubs in restored Republic-era buildings near the Presidential Palace, Nanjing's busiest nightlife area.
- Qinhuai Riverside Bars — A row of bars along the Qinhuai River near the Confucius Temple, with outdoor seating and lantern-lit water views.