Perched at the end of the row of bars winding south from Houhai's Yinding Bridge, Cam Rang is a quiet lounge with piles and piles of cozy, orange colored sofas.

In the light emitted by the little bamboo lamps, you feel softness and warmth in the air. The owner, Ye'en, a professional singer, redecorated the place after coming back from a trip to Vietnam.

Additions include a new second floor, bottled Duvel and Guinness (RMB35) on the drink menu, coffee imported from Vietnam (RMB25-30) and much more antique furniture. Remember the ebony bed/sofa covered with silk cushions you saw in the Forbidden City and wondered what it would be like to sit on it? Cam Rang provides exactly this to indulge your curiosity. Ye'en says the gear used to belong to his grandmother. The old Cam Rang was famous for the antiques and great Mosh.cn parties, but a lot of Beijingers remember it for its delicious meat ball hot pot. When you go, try the house specialty drink, The Third Girlfriend, a sweet mixture of gin, pomegranate brandy and orange juice. Sweeter still is the new series of fruit shakes (RMB25-30).

Cam Rang
Address: 37 Beiguanfang Hutong, Houhai Nanyan
Tel: 010-6613-5689