Sanya

The most popular local brew is Anchor actually Singaporean but produced in Hainan. Ask for the 'red label' or 'old' brew, which is the original. It is very hoppy and can be a great escape from Yanjing 燕京 or Qingdao 青岛 beer. Those are available, of course, as well. There are also local pineapple-based beers. Odd, but worth a try. Red coconuts 红椰 are especially sweet, even if you just pop a straw straight into the coconut!

Coffee Addict Warning The vast majority of coffee shops here open around 10 or 11AM. The Jiefang Lu 解放路 McDonald's has thus become a morning pilgrimage for many Westerners.

Reef Bar & Grill

Newly-opened bar and grill in a villa in an ideal location near Dadonghai Beach behind Wave bar. Good range of bottled beers and spirits, including a unique cocktail based on Hainan rum. Reasonably-priced subs, burgers, pizzas, salads, pasta, baked potatoes, cakes, coffee and smoothies. Room service for local hotels - free delivery in Dadonghai, telephone 88210134. Deli, pool table, free internet, Wi-Fi. Only a few hundred metres from the Bar Wood Walk and the beach. Lots of comfortable seating in a large outdoor area. Best burgers in town!