Archive for October 18th, 2008

Centro Bar & Lounge – Beijing, China

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

Shangri-La Kerry Centre Hotel
Level 1
Tel. (86 10) 6561 8833 ext. 42
email: hbkc@shangri-la.com
Opening Hours: Centro is always open.
Dress Code: Smart casual
Smoking Policy: Centro accommodates smokers and non-smokers
Credit Cards: All Major
Prices: Expensive

Centro is both the main bar and lounge at the Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Hotel, and also one of the best nightspots in Beijing. Centro combines a world-class bar and wine selection with modern decor, live music and seductive design.

The lounge serves light, uncomplicated dishes, and people from all over the city gather here during the daytime until late into the night.

Through the Month of October enjoy delicious hairy crabs at the hotel’s Horizon Chinese Restaurant.

Beijing Da Dong – Beijing, China

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

Beijing Da Dong

Bldg 3, Tuanjiehu Beikou, Chaoyang Park Southeast corner of Changhong Qiao

Tel. 6582-2892/4003/4102

Opening Hours: 11am-10pm

Prices: Inexpensive-Moderate

Credit Cards: Accepted

This place is famous for its Peking Duck. To avoid queuing it is imperative to book a table in advance probably only possible in the early evening. Even though the main draw is the roast duck, do not overlook the other offerings on the menu as they are all quite good.