Beijing’s newest lounge Equis has opened at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing in China, offering business travellers another social gathering hub in the Chinese capital to unwind after a long day at work.
Situated adjacent to Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, Equis enjoys a prime location in the heart of the Liangmaqiao area of the central business district in north-eastern Chaoyang. Designed as a luxurious, contemporary reinterpretation of ancient tea houses and imperial courts that have formed the heart of Beijing society for thousands of years, the new venue comprises five distinct but connected outlets spread over more than 3,600sqm of space.
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The venue features five unique experiences: The Lounge is the high-energy, buzzing heart of the venue, featuring live music and performances, colourful craft cocktails, premium spirits, and delicious small plates. The Cellar on the east corner of Equis comes complete with a central fireplace and a dramatic seafood counter. On the southwest corner is The Library, a quiet haven for handcrafted cocktails, intimate evenings, and a spacious private terrace with hand-rolled Cuban cigars and rare, artisanal spirits. The Courtyard features a stunning, open-air garden that evokes the central courtyards of ancient hutongs that were once home to Beijing’s wealthiest families.
Accessible only to Equis members, The Imperial Room completes with a private and luxurious lounge, a dedicated outdoor terrace, and private party rooms for entertaining and other hosting. It is home to an extensive collection of rare and special single malt whiskies, fine cognacs, and exclusive spirits that are unavailable anywhere else in China.
Dining at Equis features the best of Beijing and Chinese cuisine with a selection of international offerings, from farmed beluga caviar, French oysters, Boston lobster, Japanese ahi tuna, to Spanish Iberico ham, cured Atlantic salmon, and Beijing-style delicacies.
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Equis’ cocktails are created by the award-winning Proof and Company, the team behind a number of the World’s 50 Best Bars, providing guests with meticulously handcrafted concoctions alongside wines and beers.
Equis offers a number of exclusive membership programmes on a tiered system that includes privileges at the Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, as well as an array of benefits and services, such as a dedicated butler concierge service and access to the private spaces at Equis.
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