Beijing's Rooftops & Terraces: the CBD
Today we're continuing our journey exploring rooftops and terraces in Beijing, and after looking at ones around Sanlitun, the hutongs, and the Liangma River, we're now turning our attention to the CBD.
Xun Terrace
The newest place on this list, Xun Terrace only opened up earlier this year. Hidden away on the 25th floor of an office building near the Kerry Centre, here you can take in great views of some of the capital's most famous skyscrapers. The terrace is relatively big, with a chic, blue color scheme and plenty of flowers adding an injection of nature to the space. Foodwise, they've got a range of Western dishes, with things like pasta, pizza, meaty mains and more. For drinks, they've got a few beers on tap, bottled beers, wine, cocktails, coffee and soft drinks available.
Xun Terrace 醺台·露天餐吧
25/F, Bldg 1, Digital Plaza, 12 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区光华路丙12号数码01大厦25层
Hours: 4pm-2am
Phone: 156 0105 8552
Migas Mercado
Located in the heart of Guomao, it’s hard to get better views than those at Migas Mercado, with its terrace overlooking the CCTV Tower, aka Big Pants (大裤衩 dà kùchǎ), and Beijing’s tallest building, the China Zun. Fluorescent orange and pink chairs give the space a vibrant atmosphere, with the color scheme looking particularly impressive at night against the wall of funky red lanterns. Offering top-quality Spanish cuisine, they do some great weekday lunch deals, and their weekend tapas brunch is not to be missed. They also have an extensive drinks menu and host regular DJ nights on the weekends.
Migas Mercado
7/F, China World Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城7层
Hours: Thu-Sun, 11.30am-1am; Fri-Sat 11.30am-2am
Phone: 010 6500 7579
Blue Frog
Just a floor down from Migas Mercado is Blue Frog's China World branch, and as you'd expect, the terrace boasts the same beautiful views as the former. The space keeps things simple with its decor, and a few plants dotted around add a nice touch of greenery. You can get Blue Frog's usual array of Western fare, including five new burgers that were recently added to the menu. They also do a great daily happy hour deal from 4pm to 8pm, where selected cocktails, beers, wines and other drinks can be enjoyed “buy one, get one free.”
Blue Frog China World branch
NL6005, 6/F, China World Mall, 1 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城北区六层NL6005
Hours: Sun-Thu, 10.30am-11pm; Fri-Sat, 10.30am-1am
Phone: 010 8535 1186
Beersmith
Also located right in the heart of Guomao, Beersmith's terrace is a pleasant place to spend an afternoon or evening sipping on their fresh brews. Decorated with hanging baskets bursting with flowers, a wall of greenery, and fairy lights come evening, the location definitely has some garden vibes. They’re always adding new seasonal beers to their arsenal, and they have also recently released a new summer menu.
Beersmith
1/F, Hotel Jen Beijing, 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号新国贸饭店1层
Hours: Sun-Thu, 11am-2am; Fri-Sat 11am-3am
Phone: 010 8647 1098
CLUB ME
Lastly, CLUB ME is located on the sixth floor of the Yintai Center and has not only a terrace but also a pool! The pool has plenty of different seating options (consumption charges apply), an outdoor bar and lots of beach-themed decor to make you feel like you're somewhere more exotic than the center of Beijing. You can get a range of food, drinks, snacks and more, and CLUB ME hosts regular pool party events, with TRUST normally hosting one every Saturday during summer.
CLUB ME
6/F, Tower A, Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街 2 号银泰中心 A 座 6 层
Hours: 6pm-2am
READ: Beijing's Rooftops & Terraces: the Liangma River
Images: Uni You, courtesy of the venues, Dianping
