Houhai / Yandai Xiejie / Di'anmen-后海烟袋斜街地安门

Slowboat's two-floor taproom in the heart of historic Shichahai and Houhai invites guests to revel in award-winning food with commanding views of the lakes below. For an intimate experience, book a private booth with its own window for groups of up to 12 friends and family. Immerse yourself in history while seated, as the taproom's tables and benches are crafted from 100-year-old recycled elm from traditional hutong courtyards.

The newest concept from the team behind TRB Hutong.

Moonee is located close to Houhai with views of the Drum Tower. With an outside terrace viewing the traditional hutong area, Moonee brings you a whole new, unique dining experience you can’t get elsewhere. They have regular live music and other events.

Cocktail bar and lounge on Houhai Lake.

A popular sheep tripe restaurant in the Shenchahai lake area.

A One Piece themed gaming bar with booth and table seating, and plenty of murals to gander at while waiting for your turn to play.

Tough Tongue BBQ is a creative chuan'r chain that includes close to 30 types of meat, vegetable, and even fruit skewers. There's also seafood and beer hot pot for the winter months and a gut-busting range of burgers and wraps. We recommend the "meat burger" from the former and the "fish and chips roll" from the latter.

Wines are sold at RMB 50 per glass at this elegantly decorated hutong bar. It's located near Houhai, in a quiet hutong that has yet to be tapped in the same way that many of the alleys adjacent to Beixinqiao and Gulou are rife with Westernized fare. Joli's atmosphere is relaxed yet vibrant, thanks to the tastefully colorful decor.

Houhai-adjacent restaurant seving Chinese staples.