George's is a great cocktail bar, one that is an asset to any city and especially Beijing, where craft cocktail culture is still in its (relative) infancy. I'm there fairly regularly and George is always debuting a new drink or experimenting with next month's special. Maybe it's because I am usually there at odd/off hours, but I have never experienced any issues with the service. His martinis are strong and the specialty cocktails always interesting. If it's slow, George is more than happy to talk to you about the world of spirits, and you can request custom-made drinks depending on your personal tastes and sense of adventurousness. I cannot recommend George's highly enough.

I really couldn't ask for a better place to relax after a long week of work. It's still very close to everything in Sanlitun and it usually isn't very crowded. Liquor selection is solid and the drinks are incredible for the price. The only reason why I subtract a star is due to the fact that the music is a little on the loud side for a laid back bar. Best way to mitigate that problem is to take advantage of the patio seating at the front.

I'm a fan of George's so far- the cocktails are generous for the 40-50 kuai price range, and the atmosphere is great. The bar was pretty full when I was there, but drinks were still coming out pretty fast. I haven't had a Q Bar martini to compare with, but I really the drinks I got. Hopefully the service will stay quick and the quality high as more people discover this Gongti Dongmen spot.

Stopped in a few days ago, and though the bar has just opened, I'm pretty sure it's going to be a hit. Good design - not really a fan of sitting with loads of other people in a big line at the long tables, but otherwise fine - and the way the whole bar can be opened up to the outside is a great feature. The drinks list was still a little threadbare when I went in, but that was just a starter drinks list which will no doubt be extended soon. Prices aren't bad - Tsingtao a sensible RMB15, rum and coke, gin and tonic etc are RMB30 and then more cocktail-y options get into RMB 45-50 - still cheaper than a lot of other places. George seems to be level-headed enough to welcome all sorts into his bar, which is welcome amid an increasing trend towards exclusivity and cliquey attitudes. Wondering how it will sit alongside Fubar - whether the two bars will complement each other or rival each other for the same customers - but I'm inclined to think they're pretty different creatures. The beginning of a new scene around Gongti's east gate? A year ago you'd never have thought it possible, but it looks like that's what we're seeing. I wonder what's next.