Hop to It: How You Can Celebrate Easter in Beijing
Easter is a week away but some places are bringing out the chocolates a little earlier. Whether you want to celebrate Easter with a Sunday brunch or would rather pick up or make your own meal we’ve got a run through of all Easter dining and events that you’ll need to know. If you'd rather not leave the house at all, head over to Taobao for an assortment of Easter treats.
PRE-EASTER
Sun Apr 1: Easter Chocolate Cooking Class
Learn how to make eggs, bunnies and more in a special Easter class, before enjoying a three-course, wine-paired meal with the chef. RMB 498+15%. Kempinski Beijing (6465 3388 ext 4200)
Easter Services
Apr 1, 6 and 8. Services held at the Capital Club include Palm Sunday, Apr 1 at 10am, Good Friday, Apr 6 at 7.30pm and Easter Sunday, Apr 8 at 10am. Easter Sunday service will be followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at the Capital Club Athletic Centre. Only open to foreign passport holders. Capital Club
Easter Treats at Kempi Deli
Now-Apr 9. Chocolate eggs and bunnies, hot cross buns and slow-roasted leg of lamb (order 24 hours in advance). Kempi Deli, Kempinski Beijing
Barolo Easter Week
Apr 2-8. Come for their special Easter menu all week. Prices al a carte. Barolo, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel (5908 8151)
Bene Easter Menu
Apr 2-8. A special Easter menu featuring Torta Pasqualina and Agnello Brodettato. Bene, Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng (5798 5888)
Easter Afternoon Tea
Apr 6-8. Relax with hot cross buns, chocolate Easter bunnies and tea and coffee. RMB 138+15%. 2.30-6pm. Rendez-vous Bar & Lounge, Kempinski Beijing
Easter Chocolate Afternoon Tea
Apr 7-8. Hand-crafted Easter eggs and freshly made cakes. RMB 188+15%. Lobby Lounge, China World Hotel (6506 2266 ext 37)
Le Petit Gourmand Easter Celebration
Apr 7-9. A set meal that includes salad, soup, leg of lamb and, of course, a chocolate dessert. RMB 198. Le Petit Gourmand (6417 6095)
ONLY APR 8
Aroma Easter Brunch
The usual excellent brunch with an Easter twist. RMB 588+15% (includes unlimited Piper Heidsieck champagne), free (kids under 12). 11.30am-3pm. Aroma, Ritz-Carlton Beijing (5908 8161)
Asia Bistro Super Brunch
A feast of meats, seafood, and luscious desserts, with a visit from the Easter Bunny, egg hunts and other Easter twists. RMB 688+15% (includes champagne), free (kids under 12). 11.30am-3.30pm. Asia Bistro, JW Marriott (5908 8995)
Comptoirs de France Easter Egg Hunt
Buy an easter egg at Comptoirs de France before April 7 for a chance to win an invitation to this large-scale Easter Sunday hunt at East Lake Villas. Children aged 2-10 only. 9am. Comptoirs de France
Chocolate Easter Sunday Brunch
Fun for all the family, with special egg-themed dishes and chocolate creations. RMB 228+15% (includes free-flow wine, beer and soft drinks). 11.30am-2pm. East 33, Raffles Beijing (8500 4331)
Chocolate Egg Hunt at Easter Brunch
Egg-searching fun for kids, Veuve Clicquot fun for adults. Price TBD. 11.30am-3pm. Garden Court, St. Regis (6460 6688)
Easter Brunch
Fun-filled brunch celebration featuring egg painting and an Easter Bunny appearance for the young ones. RMB 488+15%, RMB 244+15% (children). Scene a Café, China World Hotel (6505 2266 ext 35)
Easter Brunch
Mediterranean-style Easter brunch. RMB 688+15% (includes glass of champagne and a Lindt chocolate rabbit). Time TBD. Sureno, The Opposite House (6410 5240)
Easter Brunch at The Schoolhouse
Easter out at Mutianyu includes Easter egg hunts for the kids, a lavish country buffet with home-baked goodies and eggs to order and live Jazz. 11am. The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu (6162 6506)
Easter Day at Eudora Station
Easter eggs, games and the Easter bunny at this Lido location. 11am. Eudora Station (6437 8331)
Easter Egg Hunt at The Fairmont Search for eggs inside and outside the hotel. An appearance from the Easter Bunny is highly likely. Brunch and afternoon tea options available respectively before and after the egg hunt. 1pm. Fairmont Beijing (8507 3630)
Easter Sunday at SALT
Two or three courses for Easter. Reservations essential. RMB 428-458 (includes free-flow champagne or beer), RMB 228-258 (no alcohol). Noon-4pm. SALT (6437 8457)
Easter Sunday at Terra
Enjoy two or three courses of South American-flavored Easter. Reservations essential. RMB 408-438 (includes free-flow champagne or beer), RMB 208-238 (no alcohol). 11am-4pm. Terra (6591 9148)
Easter Sunday at The Filling Station
This Shunnyi spot is serving a mix of traditional Easter foods as well as a alternative vegetarian menu. Fun activities for the kids include festive picture coloring and egg decorating. RMB 280 (adults), RMB 140 (kids). 12pm-6pm. The Filling Station (8470 3821)
Easter Sunday Brunch at 360
Easter brunch for adults and kids. Enjoy traditional dishes with free-flow drinks while kids can enjoy the playground and participate in a chocolate egg hunt and egg painting. 11.30am. 360 Casual Dining, Hilton Beijing Capital Airport (6458 8888)
Easter Sunday Brunch at BLD Cafe
The usual sumptuous spread, accompanied by a special area for Easter egg hunting, egg painting and other fun for kids. 11.30am-3pm. RMB 498+15% (includes free-flow champagne). BLD Cafe, Renaissance Beijing Capital (5863 8223)
Easter Sunday Brunch at Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town
Food for the parents in the Cafe and Easter fun for the kids. RMB 128+15% (adult), half-off for children 6-12. 11.30am. Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town (5909 6688)
Easter Sunday Brunch at VIC
Indulge in an extra-special Easter brunch. RMB 498+15% per person (includes freeflow champagne). VIC, Sofitel (8599 6666)
Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch
The brunch includes champagne, red and white wines, soft drinks and fresh juices. Kids can take part in the hotel’s Easter egg hunt. RMB 498+15%. 11-11.30am (Easter egg hunt), 11.30am-2.30pm (brunch). Greenfish, Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street (6629 6990)
Eggciting Easter Bubbalicious Brunch
The usual impressive buffet plus an egg hunt and some extra Easter fun. RMB 428- 98+15%. 11.30am-3pm. Seasonal Tastes, Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880)
Feast Easter Brunch
A great Easter buffet selection. RMB 368+15% (includes free-flow champagne). 11am. Feast, Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng (5798 8888)
Festive Easter
Easter egg hunts, the Easter Bunny and an egg-stra special brunch spread. RMB 428+15% (includes free-flow of selected beverages). Senses, The Westin Beijing Financial Street (6629 7810/7811)
Fizztastic
The usual Fizztastic brunch spectacular, with added Easter treats and fun for the family amplified with an Easter egg hunt. 11.30am-3pm. Vasco's, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing (5812 8888)
Kranzler’s Grand Easter Brunch
An Easter feast for all the family, with roast baby lamb, Australian rib eye beef, decadent desserts and an Easter egg hunt. RMB 498+15%. Kranzler’s, Kempinski Beijing (6465 3388 ext 4222)
Photos courtesy of Ritz-Carlton, Financial Street and Kempinski Hotel Beijing, taobao.com
