Despite the usual array of Chinese entertainment centers, including Henan Opera, which is one of the ten great operas in China and the essence of traditional culture, karaoke, bowling and billiards, Zhengzhou is not the most exciting of areas to be situated. Many of the bars and discos here have a short lifespan that is not very conducive to a lively clubbing scene. However, a visit to some of the more popular restaurants on Jinshui Lu can be a nice way to spend an evening; particularly good is the Richmond Brewery (Zhuqimen), at 111 Jinshui Lu, that not only serves some of Zhengzhou’s best Western food, but also that has a fine selection of imported beer on tap, mostly Canadian.