VIBE

A relative newbie on the Sanlitun scene, this spacious American-style watering hole has already won legions of followers among expat Yanks and locals alike with its back-to-basics burger menu, cheap drinks, and upbeat surrounds. The long bar fills up with post-work office types in the evenings, while the rooftop terrace is a popular late-night chill-out spot. Décor is cheerfully contemporary, with bright blue tile walls, sunny windows, and straightforward wooden furnishings.

WHAT WE WOULD WEAR

Go casual–favorite jeans, flats, and a cute top.

GO HERE WITH

Friends; family; colleagues – for post-work drinks

CROWD

On weekdays, it’s mainly young professionals popping by for quittin' time drinks and bites. Weekends bring in brunching families by day and a rowdier beers-and-burgers crowd at night.

WHY WE LIKE IT

Great spot to unwind with coworkers after a busy day or catch up with friends over cocktails. If you’re feeling homesick, the lively ambiance and tastes-like-home burgers are a perfect pick-me-up.

WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE

Flagging down a server is pretty much impossible if you’re sitting upstairs.

GOOD TO KNOW

Happy hour (buy-one-get-one-free) runs from 4:00pm-8:00pm daily. There’s a food promotion practically every day of the week–especially popular is the two-for-one burger deal on Mondays. If you’re coming for the food, don’t bring vegetarians, as there’s not much on the menu they can eat. The Shunyi location has a kids’ playroom. Wi-Fi available, and international credit cards accepted.

OTHER LOCATIONS

Shunyi (Beijing); Shanghai (7 locations); Macao

CLOSEST COMPS

The Den (Beijing); The Tree (Beijing)