You cant have space to dance so dancing is out of question. So many people.You cant step nearby the dancing place.
Yes the outside patio makes you feel good. Cool place. A good drink and a good chat is possible there if you find a place.
Drinks are done well.
Avoid thurday nights as it is too crowded. Other times of week you could enjoy the place.

coming back from a year long absence and visiting this bar again on thurs, ladies night, I was disappointed. From my memories from last summer when it just opened - first weeks- it was a fantastic place, great crowd, great vibe. My most recent visit was waiting in que for 40 min, completely ridiculous! and once getting in a drink took another 30 min. The bartenders are swamped...and so many people I didn't even try to squeeze on the dance floor. the terrace is lovely and apparently they implemented a 100 cover for guys, which i think is a smart move. I'm still giving it 4/5 despite my latest visit cause I know it can be a awesome place.

service/security personnel seem to protect local hotshots who are drunk and terrorize esp foreign patrons.

as a foreigner if you accompany a chinese lady, you and esp the lady with you maybe in danger to be attacked by those gangsters, and the security personnel seem to protect them rather than you.

had a horrifying experience there couple of weeks ago, my wife was mugged and security personnel did not do anything, just watched, and behaved very arrogantly when asked for help. it is clear that security personnel are friends with the bouncers, not serving their customers.

beware of this place

I quite like Xiu. First off, it's a really great-looking bar. I started coming for their ladies night which are always packed. On Thursdays, if you are young and female and come with other females, then I wouldn't worry too much because you can walk straight in but otherwise, you might want to try and get there before 11pm to avoid the line. It can take some effort to order a drink or call over a waiter.

I finally went to Xiu not on ladies night, a Wednesday night, and to my surprise it was still pretty happening and had a good male-female ratio. The people there are quite pretentious...but usually its pretentious people being friendly, if that makes sense. I always manage to have a few interesting conversations with complete strangers there. Actually, I can't ever remember not having a good time at Xiu.

Now if only they would get rid of the live band...

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Update. I have to revise this review and move it down to 1 star. This place has just gotten insanely packed. The staff last time were very very rude, it was literally impossible to get a drink. One of my friends was so angry at the treatment she received there, she vowed never to go back there again. The terrace is much nicer at Q bar and I don't have to put up with stupid crap. Xiu's just gotten unbearable.

The band is good here.The really play hard to make you feel good.
Second thing I love about this place is the cool breeze in the open air patio.
Its on higher floor not like the 1st floor bars so there is a good breeze.
The eats are good quality. and Yes the cigar choices ! You can enjoy the cigar when you are tired of sipping !
The lady selling cigars is quite impressive.

Obviousely when you admit 300 patrons when you can serve only 100 what happens?
people standing ,on each other`s toes.
The place has good view and is airy and sure gets good crowd but its losing the charm as service is issue as it has too many people to handle.
bar tenders are good.
Its just they temper the crowd by reservations or whatever policy, and admit only as they can serve well.

I have been going to Xiu ever since it opened..and previously it used to be NICE. For the last 3 months here is what I have encountered personally.. even though I have gone there a few times to see if it changed to good old days

1. Fake drinks - not just in Glasses, which we dont even find out, but BOTTLES. Managed to get fake bottles of Gin, fake bottles of Vodka. And at the price tag of over RMB 1000, they gotta be kidding me.

2. Bad Service - you have to wait for 10-15 minutes before a waiter even looks at you. Then you wait for 10-15 minutes, and asking 10 times, before you drink arrives. Mind you collecting money they waste no time. Then you wait 20-30 minutes before they bring your change back. I dont mind tipping but I dont want to give RMB 30 for a tip on 1 glass of vodka tonic, which I waited 30 minutes to get

3. Hookers - you can find nice girls there..but after they have enjoyed 3-4 drinks (expensive ones) and brought more girls to introduce to you..you realize its not you they want, they want your wallet. Ranging from RMB 500 to 3000, I have been quoted all sort of services

Now if you want to go to this place.. by all means!!! Go waste your money

Pros:
- Unique atmosphere and live music gets punters in a good mood to mix with other patrons. Stays fun until late. Thursday night is good.
- Lounges good for chatting away from dancefloor.
- No model/actor types like the vain knobs paid to visit Suzie Wong.
- Met Dita Von Teese there Sat night. Good sort.

Cons:
- Too many 'pros' taking up real estate at the bar.
- Going to kill myself if I hear Bon Jovi one more time. Plus that blonde guitarist smiles too much.
- Staff are completely useless. Either spend more time & money training or hire some professional bartenders from HK / Singapore.
- Expensive. Good place to end the night, not start.

Conclusion: Beijing's bar scene would benefit from competition between more bars in the Lankwaifong / Xiu model. There's only so much 'solja boy' that a punter can take.

Used to think Xiu was fab, now it has been 'found' it's just full of 'Old Tarts'. The band, although good, could do with a change-same songs/covers. Drinks prices now on the way up and just way to busy.

Come on Hyatt, dump the 'Broads' and kick the 'Pimps' out. And what about some decent service and good looking waitresses. Place is slipping, slow bar service, takes forever to get your change, all in all, begining to look like a bit of a dump!

It was the second time we came here and same as the first time the place was quite empty.
The first time we came to the empty terrace as they told us all tables were reserved. We said we would leave then if the large group arrives. No one came within the next 2 hours.
The second time we wanted to sit in the cozy room with the fireplace. No one was in there. The waitress told us harsh and directly that minimum charge per table would be 2000 Yuan. We asked for another table and were guided there.
After we sat down another waitress told us to get up again because the table is reserved at 10pm. I insisted to keep the table. It was just 9pm. Then we waited 10minutes for one drink. All drinks were served with several minutes delay. Impossible to cheers with my friends.
I was complaining to the waitress and she was just laughing and said why I am raising my voice. She did not even apologize for mixing up with the tables and the drinks.
The interior design is worth a 4 stars, the service attitude makes it a 1 star. It's far far away from Park Hyatt standard.
I will not go there again.