Temple is really popular because it's the only proper rock bar in the Gulou area. Mao doesn't count because you don't go there to hang out, you just go there to watch a gig. Compared to most other bars in the area, Temple is actually quite roomy and a big draw is the fact that they offer quite a lot of free gigs. However, it can get extremely smokey there when it's crowded and I have wondered about fire safety while there once or twice. Bad things aside, it's a great place to hangout, grab a few cheap drinks and listen to a rock/indie soundtrack.