Beer Nest

Chengdu


Run by a Belgian expat brewing his own beer, this place is an instant favourite. There's a daily 'Buy-2-Get-1' Happy Hour (2pm to 8pm) and on Sunday's they slam down the price of some of their half-dozen craft brews. Bar staff speak near-fluent English.


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