Xiu, Fubar, Lush lead nominees in the Beijinger’s 7th Annual Bar & Club Awards

Student hangout Lush, hipster hideaway Fubar and the hotel bar Xiu are among the top nominees in the Beijinger’s 7th Annual Reader Bar & Club Awards announced today.

Balloting for which is now underway at this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tbj2010bars

Close to 100 Beijing bars were named to the nomination list in a record 30 categories. New categories this year include Best (Individual) Cocktail, Best Party of the Year, Best Whiskey Bar, Best Quiz Night and Sexiest Bar Staff.

Xiu lead all nominations with 12, including Bar of the Year, Most Beautiful People, Best Place to Find a Date and Best Place for Business Networking.

Also receiving multiple nominations were Apothecary, Centro and Q Bar with 9 each; followed by d lounge, Paddy O'Shea's, The Den and The World of Suzie Wong Club with 8 a piece.

Balloting is open for the next 3 weeks – so get in there and cast a ballot for your favorite hangout!