Four Things for the Week Ahead in Beijing (Mar 23-29)
There's a new free flow wine deal at O'Steak, a Hutong Walking tour, karaoke at The Local and a meatless brunch at Dastaan this week in Beijing.
Drink – New Free Flow Deal at O'Steak
Wine and steak lovers, rejoice! O'Steak has recently launched a brand new free flow deal where, for just RMB 168, guests can enjoy three hours of free flow Monastier wine. A winery based in southern France, Monastier wines are known for their fruit-forward style inspired by traditional monastic winemaking heritage. The deal runs every week from Monday to Thursday, all day long, with options including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Merlot and Pinot Noir.
O'Steak
55 Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区幸福村中路55号
Explore – History of the Hutong Walking Tour with Beijing Postcards
This Wednesday (Mar 25), Beijing Postcards will be putting on a "History of the Hutong" Walking Tour. It gives attendees a chance to dive into the city's past with a guided exploration of Beijing's iconic alleyways and the stories behind them. Using maps, archival materials and on-the-ground insights, the tour traces over 2,000 years of history through the hutongs, uncovering how these maze-like neighborhoods came to define the soul of the capital.
The "History of the Hutong" Walking Tour will be taking place on Wed, Mar 25, from 10am to 12:30pm. The meeting point for the tour is at Beijing Postcards. Adult tickets are RMB 300 and child tickets are RMB 150. You can purchase tickets by scanning the QR code below.
Beijing Postcards
97 Yangmeizhu Xiejie Dongcheng District
东城区杨梅竹斜街97号
Sing – Karaoke Night at The Local
Thursday is karaoke night at The Local, giving you the chance to sing your heart out from 8pm. Hosted by Gift each week, karaoke takes place upstairs and The Local has a huge collection of songs. While most people either sing in English or Mandarin, if you want to sing in another language, they will try to find the song and lyrics for you! On Thursdays, they also have a half-price shashlik deal (with the purchase of any drink) if you want something to snack on in between songs.
Karaoke Night takes place every Thursday from 8pm upstairs at The Local, entry is free. The half-price Shashlik deal runs from 3pm to 10pm each Thursday.
The Local
1/F, 101, Southeast of Zone E, Bldg 80, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区工体北路4号院80号楼E区东南侧第一间101一层
Eat – Meatless March Brunch at Dastaan
As Meatless March draws to a close, Dastaan will be throwing a meat-free brunch on Sunday (Mar 29). The buffet-style brunch will have a selection of seasonal plant-based dishes with everything from salads to curries, snacks, starters, desserts and even a live station where they'll be making dosa. The buffet also includes an array of free flow drinks such as Kiwi Pudina Ka Sarbat, Soy Milk Masala Chai, other soft drinks and Tsingtao Beer. You can see the full menu details in the poster below.
The Meatless March Brunch will be taking place at Dastaan on Sun, Mar 29 from noon until 3pm. The brunch is RMB 228 for an adult and RMB 88 for children aged 5-12. You can reserve your spot by scanning the QR code in the first poster.
Dastaan 达斯坦印度餐厅
3/F, Sanlitun SOHO Bldg 5, 8 Gongren Tiyuchang Beilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区工人体育场北路8号三里屯SOHO5号上场3层
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Images: the Beijingers, courtesy of the organizers
