Category Archives: Paddy O’Shea’s

Q & Eh in Beijing: See how you do on Karl Long’s Canadian quiz

~ Karl Long of Paddy O’Shea’s, Beijing’s only Irish-owned and Irish-managed bar within hurling distance of the Embassy of Canada, kindly included some Canuck content in his Wednesday quiz as…

This Friday in Shunyi: Paddy’s Pit Stop Pinnacle Plaza Party

- The newest jewel in the Paddy’s crown will officially open this Friday in Shunyi: Paddy’s Pit Stop, sibling of Paddy O’Shea’s and Pomme O’Shea’s, will hold a pub-warming party…

Must tries: Karl Long of Paddy O’Shea’s

This is part four in the “must tries” series that asks people in the bar and restaurant business to give us their top food and beverage picks. This time up:…

Free pints at Paddy’s tomorrow: 100 beer giveaway to celebrate Arthur Guinness Day

Many might consider it impossible for Irish bar Paddy O’Shea’s to upstage its recent Night with the San Diego Chargers Cheerleaders, but the lads and lasses there are going to…

Olympics Flashback: The Final Report

Plan: To have a few drinks and finally watch the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. Reality: Had a lot of drinks and missed most of the ceremony again. Such is life…

World Cup wrap: Paddy’s Karl Long on best fans, vuvuzelas, France, Tourette Syndrome, & more

Paddy O’Shea’s has received a lot of praise for its performance during the World Cup. Yes, many others places did a good job, but to me and to a lot…

World Cup in Beijing: Paddy O’Shea’s to feature ‘Anyone But France’ promotion

- During this contest a few months ago for 15 pints of Guinness at Paddy O’Shea’s, I noted that pub manager Karl “Who’s Your Paddy” Long would have some France-related…

World Cup contest: Win 15 pints of Guinness at Paddy O’Shea’s

- My Irish friends remain angry that the French team and not their own is in the World Cup after the ‘hand of Henry’ play. My take: The organizers knew…

Patriot game: Pints and points at Paddy O’Shea’s

Paddy O’Shea’s (map) is holding a contest during May that should appeal to every warm-blooded [insert nationality here]. The pub calls it the “Guinness drinking world championships.” The idea: When…

Shamrock shake-up: Paddy’s takes over management of Pomegranate

Downtown Irish pub Paddy O’Shea’s is taking over management of Shunyi-based bar and restaurant The Pomegranate, according to the latter’s weekly newsletter. Pomegranate owner Mike Hall cites the increasing amount…

Sips and slurps: Enoteca, Paddy’s, Second Floor, China Doll, Blue Frog

The Beijing outlet of wine bar chain Enoteca closed for renovations almost as soon as it opened a few weeks ago in The Place, but the vino is again flowing….

Update: NHL playoffs in Beijing

Gleann Phealan at Paddy O’Shea’s said about 35 Canucks were on hand last Sunday to watch the NHL playoffs. If you want to watch an early morning game, let Glenn…