St. Patrick's Day (March 17) is fast approaching, and this year, it falls on a Monday. Let’s be honest, nobody really wants to indulge excessively on a Monday – that’s not an ideal way to kick off your week! Fortunately, many venues in Beijing share this view and have decided to commence their St. Patrick's Day festivities this weekend. Here are some locations around the capital where you can don something green, enjoy a few pints, and have a fantastic time in honor of St. Paddy.
**St. Patrick's Weekend at Paddy O'Shea's**
The Irish pub Paddy O'Shea's has been marking St. Patrick's Day all week and will continue the celebrations into the weekend. Expect a Friday party filled with plenty of Guinness and possibly some green beer as well. On Saturday, a Leprecon bar crawl (details below) will take place, along with a live screening of Ireland’s final Six Nations Game against Italy. Sunday will feature live Irish dance performances at 5 PM and 6:30 PM, in addition to the Celtic vs. Rangers match being shown.
**Location:** Paddy O'Shea's, 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
**Saint Patrick's Day Party at Spuds**
Spuds Irish Bar is hosting a Saint Patrick's Day Party on Saturday starting at 3 PM, featuring live music from David and Jerome, raffles throughout the day, special Irish Chicken Fillet Rolls, and more entertainment! They will also broadcast the Ireland vs. Italy Six Nations Game live at 10:15 PM.
**Location:** Spuds Irish Bar, B1/F, Block 3, Dangdai Wanguo City, 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, Chaoyang District
**Leprecon Bar Crawl 2025**
The annual Leprecon Bar Crawl will occur on Saturday beginning at 1 PM, starting at The Factory. The crawl will include stops at Side Street, Spuds, and Paddy's, offering drink specials for participants alongside some games. To get precise timings for each stop, join the group chat by scanning the QR code on the poster above, with additional updates on the day.
**Location:** The Factory, 135 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
**St. Patrick’s Day Specials at Beersmith**
Beersmith will host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration from March 15 to 17 featuring an exclusive Irish menu and themed drinks. Food items will include Lucky Lamb Stew, Shepherd’s Pie, Lucky Clover Curry Chicken, Salmon Pesto Pasta, and a Fairyland Pistachio Waffle. Drink options will consist of the Irish Flag, Irish Bomb, and The Wizard of Oz.
**Location:** Beersmith, 1/F, Hotel Jen Beijing, 1 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District
**St. Patrick's Day Brunch at the Regent**
For a more upscale St. Patrick's Day celebration, the Regent is offering a special brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 4:30 PM. They have a Butterfly Champagne Brunch (RMB 888/person), which includes a five-course meal with free-flow Perrier-Jouët champagne, and a Bubble Brunch (RMB 388/person), featuring a three-course meal with free-flow sparkling wine, house wine, cocktails, and soft drinks. Reservations can be made by scanning the QR code in the poster above or calling 186 1070 5570.
**Location:** Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District
**Special Irish Beer Launch at Slowboat**
To mark St. Patrick’s Day, Slowboat will introduce their special The Irishman Stout on March 17 across all their venues. With an ABV of 4.8 percent, this rich stout is made with roasted malt, delivering notes of chocolate and raisins, complemented by a clean, refreshing finish. The beer will be available for happy hour pricing of RMB 30 all day.
**St. Patrick's Day Food and Drink Specials at The Factory**
From Friday to Sunday, The Factory will run a weekend of Irish specials in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. They will offer their Chinness (Chinese Guinness) brewed with Oak & Iron Craft Beer on tap, homemade Guinness Pies, and homemade Guinness Ice Cream. Additionally, St. Patrick's Day shots and special offers like a complimentary scoop of Guinness ice cream with the purchase of a pie or Chinness will be available.
**Location:** The Factory, 135 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
**St. Patrick's Day Party at Timekeepers**
Timekeepers will host a St. Patrick's Day Party on Saturday starting at 8 PM. In true Irish spirit, the focus will be on Guinness with games like "Split the G and Win
Put on some green attire, enjoy a few pints, and commemorate St. Patrick's Day at these locations.