Traveller Bar

Traveller Bar is a three-story cocktail bar and live-music venue on the Shuguang Road strip in Xihu District, popular with local youth and known for its memorabilia-filled decor spanning travel souvenirs, vintage posters, and eclectic collectibles across its floors. The crowd is predominantly younger locals in their late teens through 30s, along with students and travelers drawn by the bar's laid-back, well-traveled aesthetic; dress is casual and the mood stays energetic but unpretentious. Live acoustic sets, indie bands, and occasional DJ nights rotate across the different floors, giving each level a somewhat different musical character, from mellow acoustic sessions to livelier indie rock. The drinks menu covers affordable cocktails, a wide beer selection, and simple mixed drinks, with pricing pitched toward a younger budget-conscious crowd rather than a premium mixology experience. Weeknights are moderate, opening around 7:00 PM with a mix of studying-break regulars and early evening drinkers, while Friday and Saturday nights get considerably busier and louder as the multi-floor venue fills with groups, particularly around live sets. There is generally no cover charge, though occasional ticketed events for headline acts carry a separate entry fee. Reservations are not typical for casual seating but are worth arranging for headline ticketed shows in advance. Bottle service is not a standard feature. The door is relaxed for general entry, though ticketed events are managed more strictly at the entrance. Its Shuguang Road location puts it close to Old Captain Lounge Bar and other nearby venues for an easy multi-stop night out.