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beef rendang (¥78), or the various sambals (from ¥90). The wine list is decent, while the
barman here mixes one of the best mojitos (¥55) in town.
HÚTÒNG CAFES
Cute wi-fi cafes have been all the rage in Běijīng for some time now and these days there are dozens of excel-
lent ones, particularly in and around the
hútòng
alleys of North Dōngchéng. Some are housed in converted
courtyards, most have free wi-fi, fresh coffee (from ¥20), well-priced local beer (from ¥10) and a limited choice
of mostly Western food (dishes from ¥30). They are also among the cheapest places in Běijīng to sample
Chinese tea (from ¥20 per cup, with unlimited refills), although their selection is usually limited to just four or
five different types. Here are our current favourites:
11am-midnight,
closed Mon & Tue;
) Large courtyard. Czech beers. Good, healthy food.
8.30am-8.30pm;
)
Buddhist themed. Very friendly.
10am-10pm;
) Wood-
stripped interior. Excellent coffee.
11am-11pm;
)
Lovely courtyard. Cheap beers.
midday-midnight;
) Cool staff. Nice
courtyard. No food.
9.30am-midnight;
) Quiet retreat from the Nanluogu Xiang shopping frenzy.
10am-10pm;
) Rooftop terrace with views of the Drum and Bell Towers.
