Looking to get seriously boozed up? Then skip ahead to our other bar write-ups. But if you prefer a glass of sparkling wine accompanied by chocolates and dessert, perhaps a visit to Le Palais is in order.

Billed as the only Belgian-style dessert lounge in Beijing, Le Palais serves tasty cakes. The emphasis here is on traditional cakes as well as new creations by their Belgian pastry chef, and there's a wide variety of flavors, ranging from raspberry to coffee to coconut, and of course, Belgian chocolate.

The owners have carefully selected drinks that compliment the cake selection, which means chilled prosseco and top-shelf liquor instead of beer. While the desserts are unmistakably Belgian, decor is minimalist and jazz music rounds off the lounge atmosphere.

La Palais

Location: 1/F, Zhuzong Plaza, 25 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District

Opening time: Mon-Thu 8am-10pm;Fri 8am-11pm;Sat 11am-11pm;Sun 11am-10pm

Tel: 010-65084209