Despite protestations from the manager, it would be a disservice to recommend a trip to Okhotsk Beer for its food. The food's not overly bad, but as the venue's name suggests, food isn't the reason to brave the labyrinth of Phoenix City.

In fact, there are four reasons that demand a visit to this neck of the woods: weizen, pilsner, ale and mild stout. Depending on how much you enjoy hop-based beverages, all can be supped from 300ml (RMB 28), 500ml (RMB 38) or 1,000ml (RMB 72) vessels and each beer is rated- albeit nonsensically - by its bitterness and aroma. Alcohol content is undisclosed, but the socially inept needn't worry too much - a couple of pilsners will be more than enough to oil even the most awkward of situations, especially when consumed by the liter.

Beijing Okhotsk Beer
Daily 11am-11pm (last orders 10.30pm).
Address:7 Business Street, Phoenix City, Shuguang Xili, Chaoyang District
Tel:010-5866 8552