In addition to the large number of bars in Qujiang New District, there are also large and small bars in the old city, especially near the city wall. Bar Takefive is located on the side of the Sun Temple Gate street, and the neighborhood is full of late-night snacks and restaurants, and it is easy to identify this place as a men's couture shop. In the window on the street, the appearance of men's suits is displayed, and the ornaments next to it include old-fashioned alarm clocks, car models, bear dolls, Chinese vases, etc., seemingly unrelated elements, but showing a retro atmosphere.
Takefive and Meeting Jazz (No.7), which is not far away, are actually owned by the same owner, but the styles of the two stores are very different. Takefive opened later than Meeting Jazz, but is positioned to focus on classic cocktails and neat drinks, while Meeting Jazz is more focused on live jazz bands and innovative cocktails in the wine category.
Retro is the biggest feature of Takefive, both in the style of the store and in the sake itself, there is a traditional and retro atmosphere. The bar is small and sophisticated, with a long and narrow bar in front of you, while the lobby and bar areas are separated by velvet curtains. There aren't many tables in the lobby area, only about 4 tables, but the bar is carefully arranged in every corner. The dark green walls are complemented by brown leather sofas and counters, and the walls are covered with vintage paintings, sculptures, and dolls collected by the owner from all over the world.
The vintage of Takefive is also reflected in the wine. Unlike many bars that specialize in creative cocktails, Takefive places a lot of emphasis on the fine-tuning of classic cocktails, offering hundreds of classic cocktails, not counting both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. Not only is there a wide variety, but its production is also stable in Xi'an. Whether you're looking for a fresh and refreshing taste, a fruity aroma, or a spirit for the richness of a spirit, Takefive has it all. Takefive's cocktails cover a wide range of base liquors, including rum, whiskey, vodka, tequila, gin and more. The ice inside the wine is also hand-chiseled, and large square ice is put into the cocktail, which not only soothes the momentum of the spirit, but also delays the melting time of the ice cubes, so as to maintain the best taste of the wine.
In addition to cocktails, Takefive also has a wide range of whiskies, including those from the Scottish Highlands, Lowlands and Islay, as well as Japanese and American whiskies, as well as a small number of brands such as agave, rum and brandy.
The professionalism of Takefive is also reflected in every staff member in the store. Takefive uses a bartender rotation system, and after the customer is seated, the staff who introduces the wine list to the customer is not a waiter who knows the wine in general, but a bartender. The staff knows all the types, textures, tastes, and preparation methods of all kinds of alcohol, and even if the customer asks for only one element, the staff can recommend several types of alcohol for the customer to choose from.
However, there are few seats on Takefive, so there is often a waiting for a seat, so it is recommended to call in advance. If you don't have a seat, try Meeting Jazz, another Takefive store, which has a different style but a quality live jazz performance.
