Booze News: Jing-A Opens Two New Locations, New Holiday Beers, Cheers' Bistro & Paddy's Anniversary

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Jing-A opens new locations in 798 and Wangjing

Get ready for more craft beer and scrumdidlyumptious pub fare. The dynamic duo at Jing-A, Kristian Li and Alex Acker, are opening two more locations to fill your hoppy appetite and sweet potato cravings.  

On Friday, Dec 10 (today!), Jing-A is soft opening its first multi-story venue in 798, complete with their first rooftop terrace. Now you can truly be one with the pollution as you sling back their iconic Airpocalypse.  

And while dodging pesky influencers conducting impromptu photoshoots at the new location, be sure to try the pairing menu in collaboration with the boys at Mistik Alley. Also, if you’re eager to catch some art while you’re at 798, swing by MWoods Art Museum as your ticket can be redeemed for a BOGO beer deal at Jing-A.

As if one location wasn’t enough, Jing-A will also be pouring beers next week, Friday, Dec 17, in Wangjing. Here, the brewery is set to deliver an expanded selection of fried chicken, dessert beer shakes, and something deemed the “Burger Laboratory.”  We're not entirely sure what that means, but boy are we interested to find out!

Slow Boat debuts new holiday beers, promotions

Slow Boat is offering some tasty beverages this holiday season including the Safe Harbor Christmas Ale (7.4 percent ABV), Polar Dip Hop IPA (7.6 percent ABV), and Monkey’s Fist Imperial IPA (a 10 percent ABV take on their classic IPA).  

Also, be sure to check out the Christmas Ale Promotion that includes RMB 10 off any other beer with each pint of Safe Harbor Christmas Ale. You can also get six-packs that normally run RMB 300 for a mere RMB 218, either to go or for delivery where available.  

Cheers opens new bistro with all-you-can-drink Wednesday wine deals

Neighborhood wine hole Cheers has just expanded to Sanyuanqiao with a bistro doling out offerings such as tapas-style bites to pair with an all-you-can-drink “tasting.” 

Choose between five wines that rotate every week starting at RMB 158, with two new whites, two new reds, and one new sparkling wine to choose from.

Paddy O'Shea's Celebrates 14 Years tonight, Dec 10

Come on down to Paddy O'Shea's for a live performance from Chanel and Erin that's not to be missed! In celebration of 14 strong years of service, expect A LOT of free drinks all in a homely atmosphere. One night not to be missed!

La Platea's happy hour is not to be messed with

After-work-buy-one-get-one drink deals should be written into law. Luckily, Monday through Friday from noon to 7pm, La Platea in CBD is making after-work drinks a thing worth waiting for with buy one get one deals on Spritz, draft beers, wine, and more. If that wasn’t enough, check out some of their other weekly deals:

•    Monday – BOGO Roman Sandwiches
•    Tuesday – RMB 10 Tapas w/ purchase of one drink
•    Wednesday – RMB 128 All-you-can-eat Pizzetta
•    Thursday – Half price Platters
•    Sunday – RMB 138 for free flow mulled wine for three hours

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