After having a look at a number of the rooftops and terraces round Sanlitun and Gongti in addition to the hutongs, we’re now going to try some located roughly across the Liangma River space.
BARA
This superb eating institution took over the area previously occupied by WAA Gastropub again in 2023. With a terrace area resembling the entrance of a ship positioned proper on the Liangma River, BARA undoubtedly has a number of the finest views within the space. They’ve a particular JOSPER Wooden Grill imported from Spain on which they prepare dinner up a spread of steaks, seafood and different meat. Additionally they do quite a lot of different Western dishes, corresponding to afternoon tea, salads, snacks and extra, plus they’ve an intensive wine choice.
BARA·西餐牛排·酒廊
1/F Center Tower, Liangma Gangwan 53 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区麦子店街53号亮马港湾大厦中楼一层
Hours: 11.30am-2am
Telephone: 010 8597 7798; 156 1121 7515
Oasis Lounge
Positioned straight above BARA, Oasis Lounge’s terrace additionally boasts beautiful views of the Liangma River under. The terrace has some lounge-type seating areas, however for those who’re capable of nab a spot, the most effective seating in the home is unquestionably the bar-style seating on the entrance, which has the most effective views. Right here, they specialise in steak and smoked containers together with different Western dishes, and so they have a spread of cocktails and different drinks.
Oasis Lounge
2/F Terrace, Tower 2, Liangma Gangwan 53 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区麦子店街53号亮马港湾大厦二层露台
Hours: 11am-9pm
Telephone: 158 1088 2479
Sumac
Lebanese restaurant Sumac, which opened final yr, has an elegant terrace located proper subsequent to the river, which seems to be notably attractive at night time when Sumac’s beautiful entrance is all lit up. An offshoot of the Hong Kong-based restaurant of the identical identify, they pleasure themselves on serving fashionable interpretations of conventional Lebanese dishes with the best components.
Sumac 苏马克黎巴嫩餐厅
8, 1/F South Tower, Liangma Harbour Constructing, 53 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区麦子店街53号亮马港湾大厦南楼1层8号
Hours: 11am-midnight
Telephone: 010 6591 9590; 132 6426 2888
Carpaccio
Italian restaurant Carpaccio’s terrace is positioned proper on the riverside, providing scenic views of the river. The terrace covers a big space, nevertheless be warned that it could actually get fairly busy and full throughout peak hours. On the meals entrance, they’ve a selected deal with pizzas, with a formidable 12 completely different pizzas on the menu, such because the Truffle & Parma Ham Pizza (RMB 148) and Salami Pizza (RMB 128) as nicely pasta, calzones, gelato and different Italian dishes.
Carpaccio
(1/F of FX Resort), 39 West Maizidian Avenue, Chaoyang District
朝阳区麦子店西街39号 富驿时尚酒店一层
Hours: 10am-11pm
Telephone: 010 8588 8847
La Seine
Located subsequent to the Liangma River, which has been dubbed “the Seine of Beijing” in recent times, La Seine opened up in 2023. They’ve a beautiful terrace space out entrance surrounded by a wall of greenery, which creates a pleasant barrier from the highway however nonetheless permits diners glimpses of the Liangma River within the distance. They serve up a spread of Mediterranean meals like pasta, tapas, steak and extra. One thing to be careful for is their nice weekday lunch deal, which runs 11am-2.30pm and is the place you’ll be able to nab an appetizer, predominant and dessert for the low worth of RMB 108.
Le Seine 塞纳河西餐厅
1, 1/F, 2 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯北小街2号1层-1室
Hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm; Sat-Solar, 11.30am-4pm, 5pm-11pm
Telephone: 136 9107 4647
Arrow Manufacturing facility
Sitting proper by the Liangma River, Arrow Manufacturing facility has an out of doors seating space out again on the bottom flooring, a small rooftop terrace, and a comparatively huge rooftop space that’s a correct solar entice. As Arrow Manufacturing facility is a British-style brewpub, they provide up quite a lot of nice brews together with a spread of Western meals, together with some conventional pub classics like Fish and Chips (RMB 128), Steak and Ale Pie (RMB 108) and Bangers and Mash (RMB 85). Additionally they do a weekend brunch menu, with the star of the present being The Full English (RMB 95), which is unquestionably top-of-the-line English breakfasts on the town.
Arrow Manufacturing facility
Waijiao Residence, 1 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区新东路1号外交公寓亮马河南岸
Hours: 11am-midnight
Telephone: 010 8532 5335
Fresco
Specializing in steak and seafood, Fresco is hidden away proper by the place Liangma River ends within the south. This steak and seafood home’s elegant terrace is ready with stylish, brilliant turquoise furnishings and is bursting with greenery.
Up on the fifth flooring, you get nice views of Dongzhimen, and since it is west-facing, it’s excellent for the night if you wish to get pleasure from a phenomenal sundown as you dine. Together with their superb eating menu, they often even have seasonal specials accessible in addition to a lot of nice set menu offers, which you’ll try on Dianping.
Fresco
5/F, 27 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区东直门外大街27号5层
Hours: 11.30am-2pm, 5-10pm
Telephone: 010 8532 1799; 155 1013 7888
Goose Island
Positioned proper on the southwest nook of the Solana buying advanced, Goose Island’s giant terrace space out entrance is a beautiful place to spend a lazy afternoon. Its wood decking, a sprinkling of greenery, and views out throughout Chaoyang Park create a pleasing environment.
Whereas they’ve ten rotating beers on faucet, Goose additionally has a pleasant collection of wine, cocktails and tender drinks for many who aren’t into beer. You may get pleasure from their stellar collection of burgers, pizza, meaty mains, tacos and extra to nibble on whilst you drink.
Goose Island Taproom
BS-06-1/F-2/F, Solana Blue Harbor, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾BS-06-1F-2F
Hours: Solar-Thu, 10.30am-midnight; Fri-Solar, 10.30am-2am
Telephone: 010 5905 6802
Q MEX Solana
Located proper subsequent to Goose Island, Q MEX’s Solana department boasts not one however two terraces, with an outdoor seating space on the entrance on the bottom flooring and a balcony terrace off the second flooring. With beige and brown pillars and balustrades, a pergola, and loads of greenery, the balcony terrace provides off sturdy Latin American vibes.
Right here, you’ll be able to get pleasure from Q MEX’s model new revamped menu of nice Mexican and Western choices, together with their weekly half-price offers – Mondays: Burritos, Tuesdays: Pizza, Wednesdays: Nachos, Thursdays: Steak and Habanero Hen. Additionally they have a every day blissful hour operating till 9pm, which sees reductions like ROC Craft Cocktails for RMB 45, Draft Beer for RMB 30-45, and Bottled Beer for RMB 25.
Q MEX Solana
A132, Langangwan L1 Avenue, Solana Blue Harbor, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾L1大街A132
Hours: 11am-midnight
Telephone: 010 8794 5165
READ: Beijing’s Rooftops & Terraces: Andingmen, Gulou & Beixinqiao
Photographs: Uni You, courtesy of the venues, Dianping
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