First Look: Swish Terrazza Martini Lounge Opens in Migas' Former Nali Patio Digs
A slick new, neon-lit lounge has taken over the Nali Patio rooftop formerly occupied by Migas, the first time the space has been used since the latter club was suddenly ousted this past New Year’s Eve.
Dubbed Terrazza Martini, the seventh-floor terrace lounge is currently in soft opening (every evening from 8.30pm-5am) before its grand opening bash on May 25, which is guaranteed to be packed with VIPs and KOLs (hot tip: book a table in advance by calling their reservation hotline at 8891 9909). Beneath the lounge, the sixth floor will be occupied by The Bell, a casual Western-style restaurant serving pizzas, burgers, and other such pub grub-centric fare (their dishes will also be available for the lounge attendees upstairs to order).
Here's a sneak peek of Terrazza Martini, which looks suitably swish:
Both venues are operated by the team that runs another Sanlitun rooftop venue, the veteran V Plus lounge on nearby Workers' Stadium East Road. The V Plus team tells the Beijinger that they have cooperated with Bacardi to open the spirits company’s first flagship Terrazza Martini lounge in China (the other branch is housed in Milano; the Bacardi group, owner of such spirits brands like Martini vermouth and the largest privately owned spirits company in the world, is opening a chain of bars with its namesake).
Despite its plush settings, the lounge appears to be aiming for an everyman vibe – the V Plus team tells us it will serve martini cocktails in the RMB 50-80 range, while beers will cost between RMB 30-50 and house wines will cost around RMB 60-80 per glass and RMB 380-800 per bottle. The Bell restaurant, meanwhile, will sell burgers between RMB 78-98, Neapolitan pizzas priced RMB 58-98, sandwiches between RMB 68-88 as well as with salads and snacks. Meanwhile, both venues will have DJs playing pop, dance, Latin, hip-hop, and '80s cuts, and The Bell will have a live band playing pop covers from Wed-Sat 9.30pm-12.30am.
Take a glance at The Bell's decor below:
Although a major departure from the chic Spanish vibe that built Migas its devoted following, Terazza and The Bell's addition to the steeply priced (and dwindling) Sanlitun canon holds plenty of promise. It also opens just in time to get out and enjoy what helped make this space so great in the first place: a prime location with a stunning view.
Terrazza Martini
Daily 8pm-5am. 7/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯路81号7层
The Bell
Daily 6pm-5am. 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯路81号6层
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