Old Captain Lounge Bar

Old Captain Lounge Bar is a nautical-themed lounge on the Shuguang Road strip in Xihu District, near Beishan Road, decorated with maritime motifs such as ship wheels, ropework, and vintage seafaring imagery. The crowd is a casual mix of neighborhood regulars, students from nearby areas, and visitors exploring the Shuguang Road bar scene; dress is casual and the mood stays relaxed and unpretentious. Background music is typically classic rock and pop favorites played at a conversational volume rather than a dance-oriented beat. The drinks menu covers standard cocktails, a solid beer selection including imported options, and simple mixed drinks, priced accessibly rather than aiming for a premium mixology experience. Weeknights are quiet, opening around 7:00 PM with a slow trickle of regulars, while Friday and Saturday nights bring a livelier crowd as the Shuguang Road strip fills with bar-hoppers moving between venues. There is no cover charge. Reservations are not typically needed given the bar's casual, walk-in nature, though larger groups on weekend nights may want to arrive earlier to secure seating. Bottle service is not offered; the bar operates as a straightforward pour-and-serve lounge. The door policy is relaxed and unstrict, in keeping with its role as a neighborhood fixture rather than a destination venue. Its Shuguang Road location places it within easy walking distance of Traveller Bar and other nearby spots, making it a convenient stop on a longer bar crawl in the Xihu District nightlife strip near Beishan Road.