Wonders for Wine Lovers: Weekly Wine Happenings in Beijing
Wine: the nectar of Bacchus, the grape juice for adults, the beverage that can help you make a dinner or to look classy while getting wasted – we’d have to admit we’re fans of it. And there are a number of deals and specials with which to kick off or end the week with a little red, white, and rosé.
Just FYI, most of these shindigs take place on Wednesday, so it’s a good excuse to try something new each week going forward. Mark your calendars for Wine Wednesday and find your favorites from the following happenings…
Every Tuesday
Wine Down Tuesdays @ Zarah
Red, white, and sparkling wines from all over the world are available from RMB 50 per glass and 50 percent off for the bottle at the longstanding Gulou café and bar. What’s more, each bottle of wine purchased comes with a complimentary appetizer, from croquetas to bruschetta and other bites and nibbles. Click here to read more
Zarah
46 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
东城区鼓楼东大街46号
Hours: Tues-Thurs, Sun, 10am-11pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-1am (Closed Mon)
Contact: 010 8403 9807
Beef Burgundy & Wine Tuesdays
It might be getting into spring, but that doesn’t make a bit of comforting Beef Burgundy any less tantalizing when looking for something a little hearty. French restaurant Panorama has a special on their iteration of the dish: enjoy 20 percent off the comforting stew and 20 percent off any wine by the bottle every Tuesday – a perfect dinner combo if you ask us.
Panorama 葩诺
81 Sanlitun Courtyard No. 4, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯机电院81号
Hours: Mon-Thurs, Sun, 10am-11pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-1am
Contact: 010 6506 1893
Every Wednesday
Via Roma Wine Buffet Wednesdays
Embark on a vino voyage with Wine Buffet Wednesdays at the Kempinski Hotel Lufthansa Center’s Via Roma. The restaurant’s expert sommelier will guide guests through a free flow of curated wines, with optional “Wine Bites” available to enhance the experience.
Via Roma
1/F, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu
朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号
Hours: Daily, 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30-10pm
Contact: 010 6465 3388
CHEERS Wine Buffet
Our favorite wine and spirits specialists CHEERS make Wine Wednesday cheery with this buffet. Each hump day from 7pm to midnight, enjoy all-you-can-drink on five selected wines plus a smorgasbord of eats and bites and fun with friends old and new.
CHEERS Wines (In Street branch)
06A, Level 6-1, Bldg 10, Yard 5, Shuguangxili
朝阳区曙光西里甲五号院10号楼-6-1层06A号商铺
Hours: Daily, 10am-11pm (unless stated otherwise)
Contact: 138 1163 2507; 130 1120 5933
Vino & Vinyl at Voyage by HUI
Voyage by HUI, the sleek and ambient cocktail and wine bar near TRB Hutong in the Temple Dongjingyuan (Temple东景缘) complex, is pairing wine with music from records every Wednesday. Sip on discounted glasses of wine while your ears are serenaded by songs put to vinyl. This event is Bring Your Own Vinyl (BYOV), so feel free to bring your records along to share.
Voyage by HUI
23 Songzhuyuan, Shatan Beijie, Dongcheng District
东城区沙滩北街嵩祝院23号
Hours: Wed-Sun, 6pm-1am (closed Mon-Tues)
Contact: 185 0132 4877
uh-huh Winyl Night
Also doing a vinyl and wine thing is uh-huh, which opened its doors last year near the National Art Museum. Also a BYOV event, guests can listen to records all while indulging in 10 percent off on all cheese, cold cuts, and food.
uh-huh 嗯哼
146 Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District
东城区交道口南大街146号
Hours: 6.30pm-late, closed on Tue
Phone: 185 1594 1500
Every Saturday
Georgian Wine Day at Georgia’s Feast
Along with being the city’s premier purveyor of Georgian cuisine, Georgia’s Feast is also home to a great array of wine from the country, which is considered to be the birthplace of wine making. Saturday is the day to try Georgian wine – or go back to it if you’ve had some already – with 30 percent off selected Georgian wines.
Georgia’s Feast 格鲁·秀色西餐厅
9 Dongzhimen Neidajie, Dongcheng District
东城区东直门内大街9号院
Hours: 11.30am-midnight
Phone: 010 8448 6886
READ: Five Beijing Cafés Serving Up Good Cups of Joe
Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the venues
