City directory · China · 2026
Best bars in Nanjing
Explore 8 current listings in our 2026 awards-led global corpus. Walden ranks #1 in Nanjing and #1397 globally.
- Current
- 8
- Best global rank
- 1397
- Closed
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2026 city ranking
Nanjing ranking
City rank is each venue's position among the 8 current listings shown here. Global rank is its position in the worldwide Kinda Decent ranking. Profiles with unverified operating status are labeled.
How to read the signal scores
Signal charts show scores out of 100 before weighting. Open a venue for sources.
Est. = proxy estimate · None = checked, none found · Out = outside the scoring window · — = unavailable.
- 1City
Global #1397
Nanjing, ChinaA Diaoyutai cocktail bar in Nanjing whose signatures include a salty drink layered with sesame and scallion oil.
Cocktail bar with separate afternoon and evening menus, as described in a historical visit.
26.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- estimated 46 out of 100 from disclosed proxy evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 7 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
- 2City
Global #1438
Careful classics, retro glassware and a clean-tasting Yukiguni define this Nanjing bar, chosen for the Olive China Bar Awards 2026.
Compact cocktail bar, according to a user-submitted directory profile.
25.1
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- estimated 44 out of 100 from disclosed proxy evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
- 3City
Global #1524
Nanjing, ChinaA relaxed Nanjing counter bar from the Olive China Bar Awards 2026, good for watching drinks being made and trusting the bartender's pick.
Bar
19.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- estimated 16 out of 100 from disclosed proxy evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
- 4City
Global #1530
Nanjing, ChinaA quiet, retro-styled Nanjing bar listed in the Olive China Bar Awards 2026, liked for helpful, well-judged drink recommendations.
Bar
19.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- estimated 16 out of 100 from disclosed proxy evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
- 5City
Global #1553
Nanjing, ChinaQuiet, retro-styled Nanjing bar named in the Olive China Bar Awards 2026, good for an unhurried evening at the counter with drinks chosen to taste.
Bar
18.8
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- estimated 15 out of 100 from disclosed proxy evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
- 6City
Global #1561
Nanjing, ChinaA quiet Nanjing bar and coffee spot where bartenders shape each drink to the guest's taste, recognised in the Olive China Bar Awards 2026.
Bar and coffee venue with bartender-guided cocktails
18.7
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- estimated 16 out of 100 from disclosed proxy evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
- 7City
Global #1590
Nanjing, ChinaA low-lit, industrial Nanjing café-bar pairing Guizhou cooking with house infusions, run by a friendly and professional team.
Industrial café and cocktail bar with house infusions and Guizhou-inspired food.
18.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- estimated 14 out of 100 from disclosed proxy evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
- 8City
Global #1597
Good music and a relaxing room win praise at The Sauce, a retro-style Nanjing bar recognised in the Olive China Bar Awards 2026.
Retro-style bar, according to the exact-name Trip.com listing.
18.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- estimated 14 out of 100 from disclosed proxy evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Evidence key: — unavailable · Est. proxy estimate · None checked with no qualifying signal · Out outside the scoring window. Unavailable, none and outside-window signals contribute zero; estimates use their disclosed proxy score. The published weights stay fixed.
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