Demo Bar

Top choice in Yangshuo


With a prime riverfront location overlooking karst peaks, Demo's outdoor terrace is the perfect spot to come for a sundowner of quality craft beers. Its four beers on tap are all from Trip Smith microbrewery in Guiyang, with a pale ale, IPAs and a seasonal to go with a menu of pizzas. It attracts a cool crowd of local musos.

On Thursday evenings come by for its trivia night (held in English), with beer prizes to be won. Other nights you can expect regular impromptu gigs.


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