Drink Up Before Chowing Down With These Excellent Restaurant Cocktails

Beijing’s classier lounges by no means have a lockdown on the capital’s cocktail scene. This is especially true as billowing paychecks place the average price of drinks at many such spots above RMB 100 each, leaving an ever-widening gap in the market for more fun and affordable concoctions. That shortfall is steadily being filled not only by bars but also increasingly by restaurants. Below, you’ll find some of our favorite venues that prioritize affordable mixology right alongside appetizing meals.  
 

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