Around the corner and away from the loud strip of velvet-sofa-filled bars at Houhai is a (thankfully) quiet oasis of a cafe called Nevertheless. Come to relax with a book or bring your laptop and use their wifi while you sip on a coffee or a beer.

Opening Hours: 1 p.m.-12 a.m. (Tue-Sun)

Telephone: 83220550

Address: 37 Beiguanfang Hutong, Xicheng District 西城区北官房胡同37号

Source: timeoutbeijing.com