Dalian Nightlife Guide: Complete Guide
Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. Discover the best nightlife experiences in Dalian.
Welcome to the ultimate nightlife guide for Dalian! Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. This comprehensive guide will help you discover the very best nightlife experiences that Dalian has to offer, from popular hotspots to hidden local favorites. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, you'll find insider tips, detailed recommendations, and everything you need to make the most of your nightlife adventure in Dalian. Our carefully curated selection ensures you won't miss any of the must-see spots while also discovering unique experiences that most tourists overlook.
Key Takeaways
- Dalian offers over 93 exceptional nightlife experiences
- Best time to visit varies by activity - check individual listings for optimal timing
- Many experiences require advance booking, especially during peak season
- Local guides and experts provide invaluable insights and access
- Prices range from budget-friendly to premium, with options for every preference
Top Bars & Cocktail Lounges
Craft cocktail bars, rooftop lounges, and unique drinking establishments with great atmospheres.
Bobo's Bar
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4.7 stars from 3 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ WJ9V+2QX, Wu Han Jie, Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116001
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Alice Club
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4.3 stars from 12 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ 12 Wen Lin Jie, Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116006
- ๐Well-reviewed establishment
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Paulaner Biergarten
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4.8 stars from 4 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ China, Liao Ning Sheng, Da Lian Shi, Zhong Shan Qu, Jie Fang Lu, 92ๅทๅคง่ฟๅฏๅฎพๆฏๅบ้ฅญๅบ ้ฎๆฟ็ผ็ : 116001
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Memory Bar
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 5 stars from 1 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ WMF2+47V, Wan Min Jie, Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116006
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
ๆๅฐ้ ๅง
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4.3 stars from 3 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ China, Liao Ning Sheng, Da Lian Shi, Zhong Shan Qu, ๆฐไธปๅนฟๅบ16 ้ฎๆฟ็ผ็ : 116006
- ๐Well-reviewed establishment
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Furuide Pub
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4.5 stars from 2 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ WJ9X+J3X, Ai Hua Jie, Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116006
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Deep Blue
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4 stars from 1 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ WJ94+H98, Bu Lao Jie, Xi Gang Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116011
- ๐Well-reviewed establishment
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Xun
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 5 stars from 1 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ China, Liao Ning Sheng, Da Lian Shi, Zhong Shan Qu, 123, Chang Jiang Lu, 123ๅท1ๅฑๅคง่ฟๆฅ่ช้ฅญๅบ ้ฎๆฟ็ผ็ : 116006
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Tear King Club
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 5 stars from 1 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ WJHW+3QH, Wen Lin Jie, Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116006
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
ๅฏๅฎพๆฏๅบ็ฉบไธญ้ ๅง
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 5 stars from 1 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ China, Liao Ning Sheng, Da Lian Shi, Zhong Shan Qu, Jie Fang Lu, 92ๅทๅฏๅฎพๆฏๅบ้ฅญๅบ30ๅฑ ้ฎๆฟ็ผ็ : 116001
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
alice้ ๅง
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4 stars from 1 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ China, Liao Ning Sheng, Da Lian Shi, Zhong Shan Qu, ไบบๆฐ่ทฏ66ๅท๏ผ้ฆๆ ผ้ๆๅคง้ ๅบๅฏน้ข๏ผ ้ฎๆฟ็ผ็ : 116007
- ๐Well-reviewed establishment
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Xiaobaihe
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4 stars from 1 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ WJ7G+XWC, Jin Hua Jie, Xi Gang Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116011
- ๐Well-reviewed establishment
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Nightclubs & Dance Venues
Popular nightclubs, dance clubs, and venues featuring top DJs and live performances.
Alice Club
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4.3 stars from 12 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ 12 Wen Lin Jie, Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116006
- ๐Well-reviewed establishment
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Malina Night Club
Highly rated International in Dalian with 5 stars from 2 reviews.
๐ WJCP+P6H, Pu Zhao Jie, Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116006
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Welcoming atmosphere
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Oulante Dalian Club
Highly rated International in Dalian with 5 stars from 1 reviews.
๐ 303 Zhong Shan Lu, Sha He Kou Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116021
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Welcoming atmosphere
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Free Club
Highly rated International in Dalian with 3.5 stars from 2 reviews.
๐ 23 Fan Hua Jie, Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116006
- ๐Quality ingredients and preparation
- ๐Welcoming atmosphere
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Yamazaki Club
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 3.6 stars from 14 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ WJGV+53C, Tong Shun Jie, ๅคฉๆดฅ่ก Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116006
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Welcoming atmosphere
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Paulaner Biergarten
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4.8 stars from 4 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ China, Liao Ning Sheng, Da Lian Shi, Zhong Shan Qu, Jie Fang Lu, 92ๅทๅคง่ฟๅฏๅฎพๆฏๅบ้ฅญๅบ ้ฎๆฟ็ผ็ : 116001
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Tall Toys Night Club
Popular International in Dalian.
๐ China, Liao Ning Sheng, Da Lian Shi, Zhong Shan Qu, 19, ๆญฃๅๆนๅ20็ฑณ ้ฎๆฟ็ผ็ : 116001
- ๐Quality ingredients and preparation
- ๐Welcoming atmosphere
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Hongmeng Karaoke
Highly rated International in Dalian with 4 stars from 1 reviews.
๐ WJGV+97R, Hong Ai Xiang, Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116006
- ๐Well-reviewed establishment
- ๐Welcoming atmosphere
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Hualian club
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4.3 stars from 3 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ WJGV+5VG, Long Sheng Xiang, Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116006
- ๐Well-reviewed establishment
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Xinyue Singing & Dancing Hall
Highly rated International in Dalian with 5 stars from 1 reviews.
๐ WH6J+C9H, Huang He Lu, Sha He Kou Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116028
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Welcoming atmosphere
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Live Music Venues
Concert halls, jazz clubs, and venues showcasing local and international musical talent.
ๆๅฐ้ ๅง
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4.3 stars from 3 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ China, Liao Ning Sheng, Da Lian Shi, Zhong Shan Qu, ๆฐไธปๅนฟๅบ16 ้ฎๆฟ็ผ็ : 116006
- ๐Well-reviewed establishment
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Blue Music Bar
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 5 stars from 1 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ China, Da Lian Shi, Gan Jing Zi Qu, CN ่พฝๅฎ็ ๅคง่ฟๅธ ็ไบๅญๅบ ๆณๆฐดB6ๅบ 8 8-1 ้ฎๆฟ็ผ็ : 116037
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Hutaoli Music Restaurant & Bar
Popular Bar in Dalian. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ 271 Tian Jin Jie, 271, Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116006
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Welcoming atmosphere
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
R-Mix Dev. Zone Night Life Rest.
Popular Bar in Dalian. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ China, Da Lian Shi, Jin Zhou Qu, CN ่พฝๅฎ็ ๅคง่ฟๅธ ้ๅทๅบ 121 ไธ่พพๅนฟๅบ7-ไธ่พพๅนฟๅบ7-ๅ ฌๅฏ ้ฎๆฟ็ผ็ : 116699
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Welcoming atmosphere
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Dongfanghong Errenzhuan Grand Theater
Popular International in Dalian.
๐ 548 Ying Shun Lu, Lv Shun Kou Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116050
- ๐Quality ingredients and preparation
- ๐Welcoming atmosphere
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Alice Club
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4.3 stars from 12 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ 12 Wen Lin Jie, Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116006
- ๐Well-reviewed establishment
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Paulaner Biergarten
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4.8 stars from 4 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ China, Liao Ning Sheng, Da Lian Shi, Zhong Shan Qu, Jie Fang Lu, 92ๅทๅคง่ฟๅฏๅฎพๆฏๅบ้ฅญๅบ ้ฎๆฟ็ผ็ : 116001
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
719 Bar
Highly rated Bar in Dalian with 4.8 stars from 4 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
๐ 51 Chang Jiang Lu, Zhong Shan Qu, Da Lian Shi, Liao Ning Sheng, China, 116006
- ๐Highly rated by customers
- ๐Authentic Bar cuisine
- ๐Knowledgeable staff
Late-Night Dining
Restaurants and eateries open late for post-party meals and midnight cravings.
Entertainment & Shows
Comedy clubs, theaters, and entertainment venues offering nighttime performances.
Villain Theater
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Dalian venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- โขBook tickets in advance for popular shows
- โขArrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- โขDress code varies - check venue requirements
- โขTurn off mobile phones during performance
- โขCheck for student or group discounts
The Elysian Theater
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Dalian venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- โขBook tickets in advance for popular shows
- โขArrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- โขDress code varies - check venue requirements
- โขTurn off mobile phones during performance
- โขCheck for student or group discounts
State Theater of Musical Comedy after Hakob Paronian
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Dalian venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- โขBook tickets in advance for popular shows
- โขArrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- โขDress code varies - check venue requirements
- โขTurn off mobile phones during performance
- โขCheck for student or group discounts
Westgate Entertainment District
Experience unforgettable entertainment at this Dalian venue, offering shows and performances for all tastes.
- โขBook tickets online in advance
- โขCheck show duration and intermissions
- โขArrive early to find parking
- โขReview venue policies before attending
- โขCheck for package deals
Nightlife Districts
Popular neighborhoods and areas known for vibrant nightlife and bar-hopping.
Alice Club
Explore Dalian's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- โขStart early to explore multiple venues
- โขUse ride-sharing or public transit
- โขKeep valuables secure
- โขCheck dress codes for upscale venues
- โขStay in groups for safety
719 Bar
Explore Dalian's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- โขStart early to explore multiple venues
- โขUse ride-sharing or public transit
- โขKeep valuables secure
- โขCheck dress codes for upscale venues
- โขStay in groups for safety
Noah's Ark Bar
Explore Dalian's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- โขStart early to explore multiple venues
- โขUse ride-sharing or public transit
- โขKeep valuables secure
- โขCheck dress codes for upscale venues
- โขStay in groups for safety
Bobo's Bar
Explore Dalian's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- โขStart early to explore multiple venues
- โขUse ride-sharing or public transit
- โขKeep valuables secure
- โขCheck dress codes for upscale venues
- โขStay in groups for safety
ๅคง่ฟๆๆตทๅนฟๅบ
Explore Dalian's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- โขStart early to explore multiple venues
- โขUse ride-sharing or public transit
- โขKeep valuables secure
- โขCheck dress codes for upscale venues
- โขStay in groups for safety
Golden Pebble Beach
Explore Dalian's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- โขStart early to explore multiple venues
- โขUse ride-sharing or public transit
- โขKeep valuables secure
- โขCheck dress codes for upscale venues
- โขStay in groups for safety
Essential Tips
- ๐Check dress codes before heading out
- ๐Arrive early to avoid long lines at popular venues
- ๐Use ride-sharing apps for safe transportation
- ๐Keep valuables secure and stay aware of surroundings
- ๐Pace yourself and stay hydrated
- ๐Research cover charges and drink prices
- ๐Make reservations for popular venues
- ๐Bring valid ID - many places are strict about checking
- ๐Start early - some venues close earlier than expected
- ๐Ask locals for current hotspots and hidden gems
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
The best time for nightlife experiences in Dalian varies by activity and season. Generally, spring and fall offer ideal conditions with pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Summer is peak season with the most options but also the highest prices and largest crowds. Winter can offer unique experiences and better deals, though some activities may be limited.
Average Price
Prices for nightlife experiences in Dalian range widely depending on the activity and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium and exclusive options can range from $200-500+. Many activities offer group discounts and package deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dalian offers many excellent nightlife experiences, each with its own unique character. The best choice depends on your preferences, budget, and schedule, but our guide highlights the top-rated options that consistently deliver exceptional experiences.
Timing varies by activity, but generally spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Summer is peak season with the most options but larger crowds. Check individual listings for specific timing recommendations and seasonal considerations.
For popular experiences, especially during peak season, advance booking is highly recommended. Some activities have limited capacity and sell out quickly. Booking ahead also often provides better rates and ensures availability.
Requirements vary by activity, but generally bring comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear, sun protection, water, and any specific gear mentioned in activity descriptions. Check individual listings for detailed requirements.
Many nightlife experiences in Dalian cater to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Check individual listings for difficulty levels and requirements. Many operators offer instruction and guidance for newcomers.
Costs vary widely depending on the type of experience and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium options can range from $200-500+. Group discounts and packages are often available.
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