Some Alternative Terraces and Rooftop Spots to Checkout While Nali Patio is Closed

Katie Coy | Jul 4, 2022 5:24 pm | 2 comments | 679 reads

One of my favorite things about Nali Patio was its numerous rooftop terraces and bars -- from El Bario’s rooftop to Mosto’s small terrace on the side -- it was sure to be a great spot come summertime. So now that Nali Patio is currently closed for the time being, here are few other of the capital’s best rooftops and terraces for you to enjoy.

Tiki Terrace (China World Summit Wing)

Situated in the heart of the CBD, surrounded by some of Beijing’s tallest buildings, the China World Summit Wing’s sixth-floor rooftop really does earn its nickname the “Secret Garden”. Transformed into the Tiki Terrace for summer, it offers up Pacific Ocean vibes with a Tiki cocktail list and a selection of Hawaiian appetizers and light BBQ bites. The spacious rooftop has plenty of greenery and elegant water features, creating a relaxed atmosphere that will make it hard to believe you’re in the middle of Guomao. 

Tiki Terrace
Level 6 China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号北京国贸大酒店6层
Opening times: Monday to Friday 5pm - 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 2pm – 9pm

Moonee

Just north of Houhai lies this relatively new spot, having only opened in 2021, Hutong bar. Its large rooftop offers up spectacular views of Beijing’s hutongs including the Bell and Drum Towers and is a particularly great spot to enjoy during sunset. The blue and white color scheme and tiled floor give the rooftop a Mediterranean feel that is quite reminiscent of Nali Patio. They offer up a range of classic and special cocktails, along with some of your usual Western fare like burgers, tacos, pasta and more. 

Moonee
51 Jiugulou Dajie, Xicheng District
市西城区旧鼓楼大街51号 
Opening times: 5pm - 1am

Jing-A 798

With a growing number of branches in Beijing, it can be hard to decide just which of Jing-A’s locations to visit. However, if you’re looking to sip on one of their signature beers while basking in some sun look no further than their 798 location. Opening earlier this year in January, now that summer is well underway patrons can make full use of the rooftop bar. Along with views of the Art District they of course are also offering up their usual range of beers and an extensive food menu which includes some great sharing platters.  

Jing-A (798 Location)
798, D-06 No.2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区酒仙桥路2号298艺术区中二街D-06
Opening times: Tuesday – Sunday 11am - late

Lenbach Roof

Another relative new comer to the capital, opening up about a year ago, is Lenbach Roof. As you can guess from the name, the main focus of this Lenbach location just by Chongwenmen station, is their impressively large rooftop. With a bright, turquoise color scheme, yellow umbrellas and plenty of greenery this rooftop oozes fresh, summer vibes. Like their original location at The Place they serve up a range of German classics and have several German beers on tap to wash it all down with. 

Lenbach Roof
L7, M Cube Shopping Center, Dongcheng District
东城区合景魔方购物中心L7
Opening times: 11:30am – 12am

Fresco

Not to be confused with the Opposite House’s Frasca, Fresco is hidden away right by where Liangma River ends in the south. This steak and seafood house’s elegant terrace is set with chic furnishings and is absolutely bursting with greenery. Up on the fifth floor you get great views of Dongzhimen and being west facing, it’s perfect for the evening if you want to enjoy a beautiful sunset as you dine. Along with their fine dining menu, they usually also have seasonal specials available and also a number of great set menu deals, which you can check out on Dianping.

Fresco
5th Floor, 27 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区，东直门外大街27号5层
Opening times: 11:30am – 2pm, 5pm – 10:30pm

READ: Embrace the Warmer Weather with these Terraces

Images: Courtesy of Tiki Terrace, Dianping, Katie Coy

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Re: Some Alternative Terraces and Rooftop Spots to Checkout...
Posted Jul 5, 2022 3:54pm by BauLuo
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Nex day windows and doors all shuttered.

I am Doktor Aethelwise Snapdragoon.

Re: Some Alternative Terraces and Rooftop Spots to Checkout...
Posted Jul 5, 2022 11:05am by BauLuo

There I was, a haggard lonesome beast skipping morosely about shopping Mall. If only Nali Patio was open, thinks I, my moroseness would evaporate like a double shot of ergoutou gulped gluttonously, not glutinously. (No glutin in ergoutou, praise Jezebel) Alas, we must live in the real world and abstain from what ifs. Came at last to Shopping Mall Food Court. Fortunately Timmy was there, handing out condoms and insisting on them being blown up. `A scientific experiment', he reverberated.

Now most people are keen in supporting the advancement of science, so there was the whole Food Court denizens blowing up latex condoms, as Timmy videotaped their respective trajectories as they were released from hand heldness and spun their way about the airspace. Now he was doing some deep calculus and punching furiously at his abacus. Archimedes came by with his screw, and began lading pots of used oil onto his sanlunche.

Finally-- `Eureka!' simpers Timmy, `I have found it!' Archimedes, with an unbecoming grimacingness foists : `Hey buddy, thats my line!!'

`All ya hafta do is take the square footage , in mu, of Nali Patio footprint size, divide by half the collated trajectories of blown up condoms, determine the integral, and bob's yer uncle!!'

`That's my boy!' Archimedes silently beams with pride at his offspring, Timmy. They shapeshift softly to their egress hand in hand and beaming, Timmy hankering with the sanlunche, oil laden broadly across his pectorals.

I bought some Xanax, and downed em with an ergoutou chaser.

I am Doktor Aethelwise Snapdragoon.