A Hidden Gem: Lucky Man Whiskey Bar

Little known despite being open for nine months, Lucky Man has all the “hidden gem” appeal of a Japanese whiskey bar, infused by an informal Gulou type of cool.

Sit around the U-shaped bar and peruse the Scotch and Japanese single malts, including a sweet 17-year Suntory Hibiki (RMB 100) and ten-year Ardbeg (RMB 90), served with hand-chipped spheres of ice. Beer drinkers are limited to choosing either draft or bottled Asahi, while most cocktails and mixed drinks are RMB 40-60.

Marinated meat skewers (RMB 30-50) and other Japanese snacks offer a twist on the neighborhood chuan’r joint. The owner’s other restaurant, Shaorou Ren, offers a free portion of barbecued beef if you kiss your dining partner for ten seconds. Lucky Man hardly needs such gimmickry.

Lucky Man
Daily 6pm-1am. 157 Gulou Dongdajie (north side, inside second alleyway west of Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District (no tel)
东城区鼓楼东大街157号

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