Tocca tocca arrives at The Peninsula Beijing for evening revelry
The Italian aperitivo concept has opened at The Peninsula Beijing, a destination for golden hour drinks, refined food and the kind of conversations that stretch into the small hours.
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Tocca tocca has arrived at The Peninsula Beijing, bringing with it the unhurried rhythm of Italian aperitivo culture to Beijing’s evening landscape. The concept unfolds across a series of intimate spaces wrapped in deep crimson tones, brass and pendant lighting that casts a warm, honeyed glow across striped banquettes and carefully curated corners. High ceilings adorned with ornamental plasterwork speak to the grandeur of Beijing’s architectural heritage, while the interiors gesture toward European elegance without pretension.
The evening begins as it should, with golden hour drinks and small plates designed to linger over rather than rush through. Bartenders work with precision and theatre, crafting cocktails that balance technique with simplicity: a hand reaches for fresh citrus, serrated knife meeting golden hued flesh, the zest catching light before tumbling into an amber coloured drink. Each gesture is considered, each drink a small ritual in itself.
What distinguishes Tocca tocca is its unhurried philosophy. This is not a destination to check off quickly but a place where the evening unfolds on its own terms. The conversation deepens, rounds flow into one another, and strangers become companions over shared bottles and conversation. Red and white striped upholstery punctuates the dining areas; velvet seating invites guests to settle in; the ambient warmth suggests that whatever happens next, there is time enough for it to happen properly.
Tocca tocca sits within The Peninsula Beijing, accessible to guests and members alike. The space invites you to pull up a chair and stay for one more round, which is rather the whole point.
Imagery courtesy of The Peninsula Beijing (@thepeninsulabeijing).
