Events

• Friday, September 3
  Back to School Party w/ DJ (Professor) Kris and live rock w/ the Great Apes from 11pm to midnight. "Don't forget to wear your best school clothes." 10pm, free entry

Ongoing Events

• Mondays
  Weekly live band night: those brave and willing can choose songs and sing with the band. 10pm w/ hip-hop music starting at midnight, free entry

• Tuesdays
  Weekly pool competition w/ live rock band: 1st place: free bottle of liquor, 2nd: 12 Zubr beers, 3rd: 12 San Miguels. All entrants get a free Tsingtao. 10pm followed by retro music and disco night at 12am, free entry

• Wednesdays
  Weekly open mic night followed by hip hop after midnight. 10pm, free entry

• Thursdays
  Weekly Ladies Night w/ foosball competition and funk, funky house, hip hop and electro. Free gin and tonic, whiskey and coke, cuba libre or Tsingtao for ladies before midnight. 10pm, free entry

• Sundays
  Weekly VIP night w/ 50% off all drinks for VIP card holders. Live band until midnight and DJs after. 10pm, free entry

Reviews

• • hedgepig
    September 2, 2010
  • the area surrounding Uprock (Kundu) is at times unsafe, but if you're going over there, Uprock is likely the best choice of a place to hang out. good sound system, great selection of beers, frequent band/DJ events and hands-on management make this *the* go-to Kunming nightspot. 嘎.

• • Katydid
    August 29, 2010
  • I’ve been here several times since it opened earlier this summer, and I love it! The music is good, way better than most other clubs in Kundu, and there is a big international beer selection, too, if you’re not in the mood for a Tsing Tao.

    They have a food menu as well, although I’ve never ordered anything… but it’s nice to be able to get a snack out late when most places on Wenlin Jie are closed. I came once to watch a World Cup game, and there was a huge overhead projector to watch on plus live music before the game and at half time. I’ve also been on weekends for parties, and the DJs have been awesome. Good mix of foreigners and Chinese people :)

• • piers
    August 29, 2010

  • As one of the owners of Uprock, I am surprised to hear a complaint about Kundu security in relation to our bar. While security at other Kundu clubs may be of questionable quality, at Uprock we are working hard to improve the music scene in Kunming and provide a safe and vibrant environment for our customers to enjoy.

    We try to create a genuine experience with consistently good music, a wide range of live musical acts, lots of beers and a reasonably priced menu. Our security guards have been given express instructions never to instigate or become involved in any physical confrontation with a customer unless it is completely unavoidable.

    I do not believe our security guards act unreasonably or without cause, and caution customers against equating general club security in Kundu with our own security at Uprock. However, Hedgepig, if you had a negative experience with our security at Uprock, I encourage you to e-mail me at piers_tussaud@hotmail.com to discuss the issue.

• • 巴克菲尔德镇
    August 28, 2010

  • Kundu sucks, sucks, sucks.

    Uprock aint so bad though. Surprisingly good spot for musical performances.

• • Debby
    August 26, 2010

  • I didnt visited this place yet, but I will soon! I am sooo happy with some techno in Kunming! :)

• • ohlson
    November 8, 2009

• • Andorra
    October 8, 2009

• • veron
    October 4, 2009
  • Went there for Mid-autumn festival...there were about 15 people besides me. On the other hand, the chairs are comfy, and he music was great (although rather on the chillout-side).
    And the White Russian is indeed very good. :)
    All in all a good place, but no rock n' roll.

• • invisible
    July 7, 2009
  • There is hardly any place in whole South-West China better than Uprock, good location, great terrace, tempting drink menu, snacks, changing live music/DJs, big dance floor, fat sound, various choices of comfy seating, nice hang-out at the bar, fair prices, active mixed male/female laowai/Chinese crowd.

    From a customer's point of view I give it 5 out of 5, which doesn't mean they couldn't improve here and there.
    Note for perfomers: Great venue to play with stage, sound and receptive crowd. However dealing details like promo and $$$ cash with the management is uber-mafan. Expect a fun night, but don't count on a financial return. Uprock isn't ready to do cover charges atm. Maybe the Kunmingers have to change their attitude, quit bitching about the "boring" nightlife. If you want to see acts from other cities/ countries be ready to cash in at the door.

• • CarlKunming
    May 16, 2009

• • alyssa_爱思
    May 11, 2009

• • speedstar
    March 9, 2009

  • I went to Uprock three times coz everybody keeps telling me how good this place is.

    And I have to agree, the bar and stuff is great! The manager will suggest only good stuff to you. It seems she really knows what she is doing compared to lots of other places I have seen in China so far.

    For their cocktails it's absolutely worth going there! I tried a Chocolate Cocktail last time and it was the best thing I had in my life! Even the White Russian is made with cream (how it is supposed to be) and not with milk like other places who want to save money. I also can recommend their Mojito and Caipirinha. It's not a bad copy, they do it the right way and using real Cachaca instead of Bacardi.

    But for the music I must say I am a little disappointed. They are making advertisement but not playing what they promised. I went to a Latin Night and all they played was Hip Hop. I hope they will fix this!

    I'm planning on going to their Rock Night and hope to hear some nice pieces of Rock Music!

• • chocolatlova
    February 14, 2009

  • i went to uprock for chinese new years and it was great.

    i must admit the place was far from being packed but the people were great

    the view was good to see the fireworks. this bar has two terrasses outside and its beautiful.

    i look forward to going there on bigger and hotter nights

    oh and i had lots of room to shake my booty to the music too ;D

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    Friday to Valentines day event

    The drinks were good. The barmaid will know whats right for you.

    Althought the djs refused to play hip hop it was still good bootyshakable techno music.

    The people are always great. You always meet someone new, funny or hot ;D