Try These: Yao Xin Bar

This Japanese bar lies off a sterile corridor of a Jianwai Soho tower; you need to buzz the doorbell to get into the building, then follow the signs pointing to the appropriate door. Once inside, it’s a cool little box of a bar, similar in layout to most Japanese bars, but funkier in its decor.

Cocktails (from around RMB 40) are Yao Xin’s main attraction, with a detailed menu giving hints about each drink’s flavor and star ratings to indicate popularity. Sake (RMB 40-150/180ml), Belgian beers and a smallish selection of malt whiskies, including a ten year-old Laphroaig and 15 year-old Balvennie, add variety to the drinks list.

Simple bar snacks and curry rice dishes offer sustenance, mostly for around RMB 20-40. If you’re based in the area, Yao Xin could be a regular stop for post-work drinks.

Mon-Sat 6pm-5am, Sun 6pm-midnight. Rm 0504, Bldg 2, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 1580)
朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho2号楼5层0504