Centro
Hujialou, Beijing
Bar in Beijing, China
Book with PearlWhy go
Centro is a practical pick for a polished night out in Beijing’s Guomao area: live music, smart-casual energy, broad drinks, small bites inside Beijing Kerry Hotel. Go for an easy upscale lounge experience rather than a quiet cocktail deep dive; it works especially well for mixed groups who want music and flexible ordering.
About Centro
Centro is a Beijing venue with a price point of $20 per person and a smart casual dress code.
For visitors comparing options in the city, the safest way to frame Centro is as a Beijing choice where the known planning details are simple: budget around $20 per person and dress smart casual. If the occasion depends on a particular atmosphere, menu, seating arrangement, hours, or booking policy, confirm those details directly with the venue before committing.
Choose it when the basics fit your plan
Centro is easiest to recommend when the known facts match what you need: a Beijing venue at about $20 per person with smart casual dress. It should not be presented as a specific kind of bar, restaurant, lounge, or entertainment venue without current confirmation.
The value is in a clear price point and dress code
The strongest planning signal is the $20-per-person price. That gives Centro a clear budget baseline for Beijing, but it does not verify what is included, whether food or drinks are the main focus, or whether any set menu, deal, or special format applies.
For planning around the city, pair this with our full Beijing bars guide, or use our full Beijing restaurants guide and our full Beijing hotels guide if the outing needs dinner or a nearby stay.
Reservations: confirm directly with Centro. Dress: smart casual. Budget: $20 per person. Best timing: confirm current hours before visiting. Group fit: check seating and group arrangements directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Guanghua Rd, Guomao, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100020
- Website
- shangri-la.com/cn/beijing/kerry/dining/bars-lounges/centro
- Phone
- +86 10 6561 8833
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale and buzzy with a retro-chic, seductive interior, dim lounge lighting, and a lively crowd, driven by live band performances and a fashionable hotel-bar scene.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Live Jazz and Lounge Bands, Often Vocal Led Sets Suited to an Upscale Hotel Bar Atmosphere.
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Centro signature cocktails
- Champagne cocktails
- Martinis
- Mojitos
Planning details
Location
1 Guanghua Rd, Guomao, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100020 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Vinotheque, Notable alternative
- Atmosphere, Notable alternative
- China Bar, Notable alternative
- Mei, Notable alternative
- Éclat Lounge, Notable alternative
Bar context
Centro is the practical Guomao option when the decision is about ease and centrality. For a more occasion-led room, Atmosphere and China Bar are stronger cross-shops, especially if the group wants a bigger sense of arrival rather than a simple business-district drink.
For wine or a quieter conversation, compare Centro with Vinotheque and Éclat Lounge. Those are the better reads when the plan is slower-paced and drink selection matters more than convenience. Centro works better when the group needs an easier meeting point in Beijing and does not want to over-plan.
Mei is the peer to check if the night needs more atmosphere and a clearer late-evening bar identity. Centro is the safer default for a straightforward first stop; Mei is the better cross-shop when the venue itself needs to carry the night.
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Compare Centro
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Centro | Beijing | No published awards |
| Vinotheque | Beijing | No published awards |
| Atmosphere | Beijing | No published awards |
| China Bar | Beijing | No published awards |
| Mei | Beijing | No published awards |
| Éclat Lounge | Beijing | No published awards |
How Centro Beijing compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Centro?
Centro is in Beijing, the confirmed planning details are a $20-per-person price point and a smart casual dress code.
Is Centro good for groups?
At $20 per person, Centro has a clear budget baseline, but you should confirm seating, reservations, any group arrangements directly with the venue.
Do I need a reservation at Centro?
If the visit matters, contact Centro directly before going, especially if you are planning for a group or a specific time.
Is Centro worth the prices?
Centro is listed at $20 per person. Whether it is worth it depends on the current experience, menu, service, atmosphere, which should be confirmed directly before visiting.
Does Centro have outdoor seating?
Does Centro have happy hour deals?
The confirmed price point is $20 per person, but any discounts or promotions should be checked through Centro's official channels.
