5 Brewpub in Beijing: A Must-visit Guide for 2025

Beijing’s craft beer scene has exploded over the past decade, transforming from small neighborhood brewpubs into a hub for award-winning breweries and creative beers. From reimagined IPAs to seasonal stouts, the city has become a pioneer in China’s craft beer movement.

A trip to Beijing isn’t complete without exploring its craft beer bars and brewpubs, many hidden in historic hutongs. Joining a Beijing food tour gives you the chance to taste freshly brewed IPAs, lagers, and experimental beers alongside authentic local dishes. It’s the perfect way to experience both Beijing’s culinary heritage and its modern, innovative craft beer culture.

1, Wild Kite Brewing pub 野风筝

• Why we love

  Wild Kite Brewpub is the craft beer and Western dining brand under Wild Kite. The first self-brewing bar — Wild Kite Brewpub — was established in 2021, located in Huayuan Hutong near Andingmen within Beijing’s Second Ring Road. It features an independent brewing room and 31 beer taps. In addition to serving the freshest house-brewed beers, it also offers cold-chain imported craft beers from top breweries in Australia and other renowned regions.

• Must-try

  Bloody 'ell Blood Orange lPA  ABV>7% 发条血橙·血橙IPA

  Glacier Explorer ABV: 7% 银河收割

• Avg. price: ¥130 RMB/Person

Opening Hours: 11:00 AM-1:00 AM next day vary by location

2, Jing-A 京A

• Why we love

  Jing-A is a brewery that never stops innovating.

  They're passionate about exploring unique ingredients and unexpected flavors to craft our beers — from reimagined classics to bold experimental blends, as well as collaborations with breweries from around the world.

• Must-try

  Lemon iced tea ABV 3.9% 柠檬冰茶

  DDH Hazy IPA ABV 6.1% 酒花迷踪DDH

  Dongbei Hazy DIPA ABV8%东北双倍浑浊IPA

• Avg. price: ¥126 RMB/Person

• Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM next day vary by location

3, Slow Boat Brewery 悠航啤酒

• Why we love

Slow Boat was founded in Beijing in the summer of 2011. From a pilot brewery nestled in the mountains on the outskirts of the city, it has grown into one of China’s pioneering craft beer brands, with multiple brews winning awards at both domestic and international competitions. Guided by a “small batch, high standard” philosophy, Slow Boat’s lineup — from the iconic Monkey’s Fist IPA to a wide range of seasonal creations — represents endless creativity, uncompromising quality, and a heartfelt tribute to the art of craft brewing.

• Must-try

  Monkey Fist IPA ABV 6.2% 猴拳IPA

The core double oat cream IPA ABV 8.5% 地心巡航双倍燕麦奶昔

IDIOMATIC PRAGMATIC ABV5.4% 见蜂引舵蜜蜂艾尔

• Avg. price: ¥126 RMB/Person

• Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 00:00 AM vary by location

4, The Wild Goose 野鹅微醺

• Why we love

Wild Goose Brewing comes from Shijiazhuang, Hebei. Its name is inspired by the soaring wild geese — full of passion and a bold voice. Guided by the philosophy of “wild and free, local and natural,” the brewery combines imaginative ideas, rigorous craftsmanship, and carefully selected ingredients to create craft beers that are “delicious, natural, and creative.

• Must-try

  Nightingale ABV 9.5% 夜莺

       Star DDH Hazy IPA ABV 7% 繁星

       ChongQing Express Triple Pineapple ABV 29% 重庆森林三倍凤梨浑浊

• Avg. price: ¥127 RMB/Person

Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM vary by location

4, Locusts Brewing 蝗虫精酿

• Why we love

Locust Brewing is a bold craft brewery known for its adventurous flavors and creative spirit. Beyond its inventive beers, the brewery also serves unique local snacks like fried grasshoppers, making the experience truly one of a kind.

• Must-try

  Space Diamonds ABV 8.5% 空间钻石

  Cabbage ABV 7.9% 卷心菜

  Fried grasshoppers 炸蚂蚱

• Avg. price: ¥117 RMB/Person

• Opening Hours: 18:00 PM - 00:00 AM

• Location: No. 6-3, Taoyuan Dongli, Yongdingmen 永定门桃园东里6-3号