Cafe Sambal
Weekdays noon-midnight, weekends noon-3am
43 Doufu Chi Hutong, Xicheng
6400 4875
Former Artefacts partner, Cho Chong Gee has converted a courtyard home into a small, hip hangout where antique furniture mingles with minimalist modern design. The bar is located close enough to Houhai to draw some of those seeking mini hip sipping spots, and far enough to not have been influenced by the pricing schemes (beers run RMB 15 and cocktails from RMB 20). Good, high-priced Malay food available all day.