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Chill out on the sofa, natter at the bar, sup in the barbershop chairs. Excellent Brit memorabilia, from footy programmes to classic photos of celebs, and the staggeringly artistic screwdriver on the wall.

Also check out the quote of the day on the blackboard. Old Speckled Hen, Abbot Ale, Tiger, German lagers, a tasty range of cocktails. Occasional dancing ensues.

Open afternoon until as early as necessary.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18012 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15312
Two large sacrificial pits discovered from July to September 1986 at Sanxingdui constitute one of the most important archaeological finds of the twentieth century.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15312 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10459 Chef Liao He Yi & his team in the five-star German-run Kempinski Hotel.

No visit to Chengdu and Sichuan would be complete without a visit to Shuxiangge. Try some of the very famous local dishes: Mapo Toufu, Lai Dumpling, and Han Steamed Bun.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10459 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10457
Open every day: 7.30am – 11.00pm

Stop in to get a few (covered in frosting) home baked cinnamon rolls wrapped up for a few days' supply at only 6RMB each (0.60 Euro).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10457 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10456
Every Day: 10.00am – 3.00am

BAR FOOD SPECIALTY:
Pub grub includes the popular Shamrock burger and chips. Add lettuce, tomato, cheese, egg and / or bacon to your own liking. There is no shortage of ketchup (tomato sauce) to otherwise smother hot potato chips, wedges or onion rings. This can be washed down with a variety of local and imported beverages including Irish draught Guinness beer.

REGULAR EVENTS:
Thursday Solo singer
Friday DJ dance
Saturday Live bands
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Delightful indoor and outdoor areas with attentive English-speaking staff. Customers are welcome to add to the already international menu (e.g. American, Australian, British, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10398 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9105 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9105 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7947
If you go to a hairdresser's that actually does cut your hair, chances are you will get your hair washed, your scalp massaged very nicely and a decent haircut. If it's 30 rmb for a bloke's haircut and wash, all in, then that's pricy. It's a bit of luxury, but allow about an hour. Otherwise, pay 3 to 5 rmb at a cheap (genuine barber) place on the street, and it will be much quicker.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7947 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7919
For public loos (plenty of these on streets, by the river) you normally pay 2 jiao (0.2 rmb) to use them. Some are good, many are less than fragrant. Be prepared for them to be more public than you might be used to. Mens' and womens' are usually marked with picture symbols.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7919 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7913 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7913 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7903 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7903 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7901
Hang out where locals chill. In most of them, it's unlikely you'll be left alone if you don't want to be.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7901 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7525
Your group orders food, which is brought to you so you can decide what to put into the bubbling soup. Sliced pork and beef, vegetables, doufu, and mushrooms are all standard fare, and you can also get kidneys, liver and many other body parts for the soup. A very sociable way of eating.

Some places do a 'buffet' deal where you pay one price per person (rather than paying for the food you order), and you stroll up to the buffet table to get the food bits - good for your first hot pot, and this overcomes ordering problems. The buffet deals are pricier, but usually include beer and red wine and soft drinks.

Hot pot (huo guo) restaurants are on almost every vaguely lively street. One town we were in had seven hot pot restaurants.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7525 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7041 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7041 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6818 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6818 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6094
The restaurant features a mix of Tex-Mex and Chinese food, the best milkshakes on the Asian continent, a comfortable atmosphere and free wi-fi if you happen to be carrying your laptop.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6094 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1297 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1297 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1293 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1293 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9018
They provide free wireless internet service, you can check your mail or web, and f you have a notebook you can use wireless easily, if your notebook doesn't support WiFi, don't worry about it, they can provide you with a wireless card to use free.
Enjoy your cafe travel in chengdu....]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9018