Zebra Bar

Zebra Bar is a live-music bar in Siming District, Xiamen, in China's Fujian province, and is listed in expat nightlife guides as a place to catch live bands. The available address is general, placing it in Siming District, the central island district of Xiamen that holds the city's main commercial streets, the Zhongshan Road area and the Shapowei harbour quarter. Visitors should confirm the exact door location with a map app before travelling. The listed hours are simply evenings, which is typical for a band bar: the room is quiet earlier in the night and the music begins later. Specific start times, set lengths and band schedules are not confirmed, so checking local listings before going is advisable. The crowd at venues of this type is usually mixed, combining Xiamen's resident foreign community, English teachers, business travellers, local music fans and groups of friends, mostly in their twenties to forties. Dress is casual and there is no known dress code. The atmosphere is sociable and loud when a band is on, with conversation easier at the edges of the room. Live bands in expat-oriented bars in Chinese cities commonly play covers of Western and Mandopop favourites alongside rock and pop, though the precise repertoire here should be treated as unconfirmed. The drinks programme follows the standard bar format of draught and bottled beer, spirits with mixers and a cocktail list, with prices in the mid-range (two yen symbols). Beer is usually the safest and cheapest choice, while cocktails and imported spirits cost noticeably more. There is usually no cover charge, and walk-in entry is the norm. Reservations are rarely required for small groups, though larger parties might consider telling the staff in advance. Bottle service is not a core part of the offering. Mobile payment is the usual way to pay in China. Because the exact address is not precise, taking a taxi or ride-hailing car directly to the pinned location is the most reliable way to arrive.