VA Bar & Cafe (Vanguard VA)
13 Wudaoying Hutong,
Yonghegong
五道营胡同13号
5844-3638
Open 2pm-late, daily
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Live jazz on the weekend packs this classy hutong jazz joint with patrons who want a comfortable environment to soak in some of the capital’s finest jams. Decently priced—if unremarkable—cocktails and beer give the venue a relaxed, unpretentious vibe. VA Cafe & Bar is a welcome development in the city’s jazz scene.
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Jazz comes to Wudaoying. Superb spot for the weekends, but it can be a little quiet during the week.
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We went there when Hot Club of Beijing played yesterday - and it was really nice! People were dancing Charleston and the music was great! I will definitly come back soon!
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I visited the place last weekend. good drinks, people are nice. very good sound effect, will return.
Vanguard Vibes
Unlike many Beijing bars, the purpose of VA Café and Bar (aka “The Vanguard”) is clear: this joint is about the music. Live jazz on weekends packs the house with patrons who want to enjoy a comfortable environment to soak in some of the capital’s finest sounds. Decently priced—if unremarkable—cocktails (¥35) and beer (¥15) give the venue a chill, unpretentious vibe—a welcome development in the city’s jazz scene. When live music isn’t on the menu, however, the club screens jazz DVDs to a mostly empty house. The ¥20 cover for live music is almost always worth it.
By Greg Williams