Russian around town

Check out the best Russian bars around town

Best for late, late night drinking - Treasure Island

Pitched somewhere between The Den and Maggie’s, Treasure Island is an old school Beijing haunt that stays open and lively when more sensible bars have called it a night and slunk off to bed.

An often unmissable stop on a late-night odyssey, Treasure Island has welcomed many a weary traveller looking to continue drinking and dancing until the sun comes up.

1 Ritan Lu (next to the Ritan Hotel), Chaoyang district (8563 5588). Open 4pm-late daily. 朝阳区日坛 路1号

Best for song and dance routines - Elephant

With nightly shows consisting of Soviet-style singing troupes – and sometimes troops – Elephant has become a popular venue to eat dinner and watch a show.

The song and dance routines, performed by an international selection of entertainers, are kept fresh with new acts appearing regularly, and often contain more modern elements among the parading men and women in uniform.

A93 Toutiao, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang district (8561 4073). Open midday-late daily. 大 苯象西餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街 甲93号

Best for vodka-inspired dining - White Nights

Located a stone’s throw away from the Russian embassy, White Nights is an incredibly popular and well-priced eatery.

The 30RMB jugs of vodka are a necessary accompaniment to any dish, and ensure a raucous meal, which will act as the perfect start to any night out, or a heavily alcoholladen way to wind down an evening.

13 Beizhongjie, Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng district (8402 9595). Open 11am-midnight daily. 白夜西餐厅, 东城区 东直门内大街北中 街13号