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( Yī Lóu; 1 , ground fl, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie; beer from ¥15, cocktails from ¥35, mains from ¥70;
10am-2am; Tuanjiehu)
Solid bar with a pub-like vibe serving affordable drinks and pub
grub. Decent size, and opens out onto the street so doesn't get as smoky as its upstairs sis-
SADDLE CANTINA
(West Wing, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, 3.3 beers from ¥20, cocktails from ¥45; 10am-2am; Tuanjiehu)
The Mexican theme at this spacious, well-managed bar means potent margaritas (¥60) are
available, as well as burritos (¥60) and fajitas (¥65 to ¥70). That is less important than the
attractive 2nd-floor roof terrace, though, which overlooks popular Nali Patio and is al-
ways busy in summer. Happy hour is from 3pm to 7pm.
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ATMOSPHERE
( Yún Kù Jiǔbā; 80th fl, China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, beer from ¥55, cocktails from ¥80;
midday-2am; Guomao)
Běijīng's highest bar is perched way up on the 80th floor of the
city's tallest building and is a suitably swish affair, with fine wines, excellent cocktails,
Cuban cigars, live jazz and outstanding city views.
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TREE
( Shù Jiǔbā; 6591 6519; 43 Sanlitun Beijie, beers from ¥15; 11am-late Mon-Sat, 1pm-late Sun; Tuanjiehu)
Tucked behind a strip of largely grotty bars that get mad-busy at weekends, this low-key,
long-term favourite attracts a mix of locals, expats and tourists. There's a fine selection of
Belgian beers (from ¥40) and the thin-crust pizzas (from ¥50), cooked in a wood-fired
oven in the bar itself, are some of the best in town. It's off the courtyard of the You Yi
Youth Hostel.
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NEARBY THE TREE
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( Shù Pángbiān Jiǔbā; Xingfu Sancun Yixiang, off Sanlitunbei Lu, beers from ¥10; 10am-2am; Tuanjiehu)
Run by the same company that runs the Tree, this smaller sister bar has a cute terrace and
a similarly pleasant atmosphere. It also offers some bargain drinks prices. Glasses of local
lager go for just ¥10 (although admittedly they are small glasses) and during happy hour
(6pm to 9pm every day) they're just ¥5!
CHOCOLATE
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