shipyard cafe and bar

they provide lots of rare imported beers, probably the best cocktail you can have in town.. the bar is owned by foreigners, lots of concerts and theme party every month...

Neat location with a lot of little shops around that square, the bar feels very casual and friendly.It isn't too easy to find at first, my local taxi driver dropped me off at the end of the street and is tucked away a bit, their sign although large and blue is slightly covered behind a trees branches, that's how i missed it when I was looking.It is owned by three foreigners and it does feel like a little pub you would find back in Canada.Decent drink lists with common cocktails that taste like they should, also a decent variety of imported beer(they don't carry any local beer) they have 3 beers on draft;Carlsberg, Asahi and Guinness.Some basic points*They have events-custom parties-drinking competitions etc..*Bands and open mic*Seats about 40ish people*Price range between 20rmb-80rmb (4-12 bucks)*Authentic Thai food and other bar foods .. Fries-wings-pasta-BBQ SkewersIts a cool place that you can just chill, read a book during the early evening, grab dinner, play a couple of games of pool and as it gets later, gets busier with a wide range of foreigners and Chinese locals. Pretty even mix, with both younger and older groups. Music ranges from European, American rock-alternative-pop-hip hop and dance played in the background.I heard they have Happy hour as well, apparently when the bell is rung, for that hour the prices are 3 for 2 for a selection of shooters.I suggest if they are holding an event, to go a bit early... the place gets packed and their is barely any standing room available.Most of the expats going to this place are pretty friendly and striking up a conversation was pretty easy, at the time I was there the bartender, Richard(from Scotland I think/also an owner) was friendly and introduced me to a few people around the bar area, the Chinese staff there also try to help as best as they can, they have limited English communication skills, but are very helpful.Over all for Hefei I was delightedly surprised to find such an establishment.The local Hotel bars are quite empty and the disco/nightclubs are really too noisy, over priced(you pay to sit at a table although you do get a bottle and a strange selection of mixer)and quite honestly too much techno and trance type of music.Next visit to Hefei, definitely a place I'll drop by again.Hopefully I'll catch an event party or Band.

I recently moved to Hefei and it was a joy to find the Shipyard. Friendly staff and Chinese/Foreign management who are more than happy to chat with you. Really a home away from home. Reasonably priced, wide range of drinks, BBQ, outdoor seating and a live stage. Just what Hefei needed.

下午主营咖啡，晚上主营酒吧； 氛围非常好，三个外国老板经营，每个月有很多的音乐会以及主题派对，店内有很多合肥市场少有的进口啤酒，重点是所有的酒水都不掺假，鸡尾酒可能是我在合肥喝过最纯正的了。