Beersmith, Grill 79 Debut New Brunch Options
If there is one thing I have really missed over the past month it's weekend brunch. Normally a staple of my weekend, I’m always on the look out to try new brunch spots. Well, just before everything shut back at the beginning of May I got the chance to try out Beersmith’s new brunch menu.
Although Beersmith first launched this new brunch menu back in mid-April, with in house dining banned from the beginning of May until now, there was only a very brief period to enjoy it. But, with restaurants and bars now open (hallelujah) why not celebrate this weekend with their revamped brunch menu!
First off, the biggest news for those who enjoy a boozy brunch is that Beersmith now offer a free flow deal that runs from 11.30am to 3.30pm as well as their usual afternoon free flow that runs from 4pm-8pm. The deal includes all craft beer, house wine and sparkling wine for only RMB 158, or if you don’t want to commit to free flow, all pints of craft beer are RMB 35 from 11am to 8pm.
Along with the new free flow deal, Beersmith have created a brunch menu with a whole range of dishes from classics to more unusual offerings. When I went to Beersmith just before everything closed, I tried out their Huevos Rancheros (RMB 68) and was not disappointed. The eggs were cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of runniness and the fried tomato rice was packed with flavor.
As a Brit, I always love a good fry-up and can’t wait to try their Beersmith Pub Breakfast (RMB 98), this includes eggs, Cumberland sausage, bacon, grilled tomato, beans, rocket salad and to truly complete the whole experience, traditional black pudding which can be a rarity to find in Beijing.
Other tasty looking items are their classic Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon (RMB 68) or for a more unusual option the California Flatbread with Avocado (RMB 58) that includes grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes and corn. For those looking for a more light and healthy option they also have a Fruity Breakfast Bowl (RMB 48) or Hot Porridge with Berries (RMB 48).
But it isn’t just Beersmith that have upped their brunch game recently, with sister hotel China World Summit Wing also offering up some fresh deals. If you’re looking for a brunch with a little more extravagance and luxury thrown in, then you should definitely check out Michelin restaurant Grill 79. They have created a new brunch concept titled “Weekend Brunch in the Clouds”, up on the 79th floor (hence the name) you can enjoy brunch with one hell of a view.
They are offering an all you can eat brunch for RMB 638, and only for an additional RMB 66 you can also add free flow of selected wines. Their brunch selection includes everything from seafood to steak, to cold cuts or for those nonmeat eaters, a range of vegetarian and vegan salads.
Whether you’re looking for a more fancy brunch or something more low key, there is one thing that’s clear, weekend brunch is back in all its glorious forms!
Beersmith
1/F, Hotel Jen Beijing, No. 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号新国贸饭店1层
Grill 79
79/F, China World Summit Wing, China World Trade Center Phase 3, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸大酒店79楼
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