While we love our family, sometimes we just need a bit of R&R on a terrace with a side of peace and quiet. Here are a few of our favorite places in Beijing for summer outdoor dining to recharge those batteries.

Xian

Sunken garden next to the city’s one and only Craft Beer Container. It’s the place to unwind and relax if you want to feel like you’ve gotten out of the city without actually doing so.

1/F, EAST Beijing 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅北京酒店1层
Open from 5pm-late
8414 9810

Union

Union has an outdoor terrace providing the perfect place to people-watch in peace. Sit in the middle of Taikoo Li with a glass of wine and relax as you watch the hustle and bustle of the city go by.

1/F, The Opposite House, 11 Sanlitun Nan Lu
三里屯街道11号三里屯太古里北区瑜舍酒店
Open from 11am-1am
6410 5180

Terrace Garden at Grand Mercure Hotel

When Gulou and Houhai get a bit overwhelming, the Terrace Garden of the Grand Mercure Hotel is an idyllic hideaway place to rest your feet. Soak in some zen vibes from the bamboo fencing and enjoy a cold pint of Jing-A craft beer and local snacks or afternoon tea.

Ground Floor of Grand Mercure Hotel
101 Jiaodaokou Dajie, Dongcheng District
交道口大街101号北京东方美爵酒店一层
Open from 8am-11pm
8403 1188

Atta BJ

Atta BJ’s China World Mall location is a favorite for those who want to dine while enjoying a view of Beijing’s iconic CCTV tower. Their newest location has a completely different vibe – with a stunning private garden right in the middle of the city that offers peace and tranquility.

Ground Floor of Ritz-Carlton Hotel
83 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District
建国路93好丽思卡尔顿酒店G层
Open from 11.30am – 10pm
5908 8089

Hulu by TRB

When the weather is nice, Hulu in Sanlitun is one of the most popular destinations for those who want both great food and some fun in the sun.

3/F, Taikoo Li South, Sanlitun
三里屯太古里南区三楼
Open Sun-Thu from 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat from 11am-midnight
167 1009 0452

This article appeared in the Jingkids 2021 May issue