We'll start this week's roundup with a fond farewell to a popular Nanluogu Xiang spot. Ned's is set to close this Friday (April 8), although since the plan is to drink everything left in the bar, they might well go on until Saturday. Then again, they are Aussies ... Don't get your hopes up for a new bar opening in Ned's current location - I've heard the space is to be taken over by a currency exchange.

Aperitivo has reopened after a month or so of renovations. You might have noticed the shiny new sign outside if you've passed by in the last week, but last night was the first chance to get a proper look inside. Beijing Boyce has the details here.

A few new openings and updates ...

White Rabbit will complete its eagerly anticipated move to Tongli Studio in the next few days. It's officially open for business again as of Friday. Rabbit regulars like co-owner Yang Bing and Donald Summer will play along with Jiong Jiong on Friday; Ben Huang and Mickey Zhang will play on Saturday. Free entry both nights, and - perhaps most difficult for most former White Rabbit regulars to get used to - doors open at 9pm.  Look out for our full interview on the new club with White Rabbit co-owner Thomas Gaestadius on the blog on Thursday.

What's going on this week in Bars & Clubs? There are openings, dragons, qipaos, tattoos, love, hate, comedy and quizzes. Not all in the same bar, unfortunately.

A few hours later than normal – lots going on this week – here's your weekly check-in on what's making the news in Beijing's bars.