The Luck of The Irish in Beijing: St Patrick's Day Events

Get ready for a lucky couple of days this weekend (if not, there's always Guinness), for March 17 is St Patrick's Day. Dig out your green clothing and kick back a few at any of these celebrations:

Irish Ball
Booking is advised for this popular Irish-inspired black tie event. Come dressed in your best and turn heads all evening. Reserve tickets via e-mail to gain an early spot. Sponsorship packages are also available. Single ticket, RMB 1,100, table of ten RMB 10,000. Kerry Hotel Beijing

Irish I Were Drunk at The Brick
It's that time of the year where everybody becomes Irish. From Sun-Mon knock down a few green beers (RMB 10-25) or jump right into it with some Irish Car Bomb shots (RMB 40). Sunday, they host the hilariously fun bag toss game, Corn Hole, all day. The Brick

St Patrick's Day at 4corners
With a special live performance by the Beijing Dead and drink deals on all Irish beer, whiskey, and any other drink hailing from the region, you can expect the night to be filled with Irish charms. Come dressed in green to receive a lucky treat. 4corners

St Patrick @ Paddy O'Shea's
This Irish bar celebrates for four days with a live Celtic and Irish Band (Friday and Sunday), a France v. Ireland final rugby round on Saturday, and a special guest on Sunday before the official holiday begins. Paddy O'Shea's

St Patrick's Day at Slow Boat Brewery
On Saturday, don yourself head-to-toe in green to receive a free pitcher of beer, or throw down an Irish accent every time you order their special St Paddy's Stout to get it for RMB 30. With plenty of Jameson, sneaky Irish Car Bombs, as well as the swell of live old time and bluegrass music from 7-9pm, you'll be forgiven for thinking you're actually in Dublin. Slow Boat Brewery Taproom

St Patrick's Day with Blackwater + DJ CAD 73 Soul Session
May the luck of the Irish grace you as you hunt for the hidden four leaf shamrocks amongst the party revelers. Drink, dance, and sing along at the greenest party of the year. Modernista

St Patrick's Day at Great Leap Brewing
Get your swinging arm ready and your Irish jigs sorted for St Patrick's Day at Great Leap. At Original No.6, spend RMB 200 for all you can drink, or at No. 12 Xinzhong Brewpub, spend RMB 150 for four glasses of their special St Paddy's Day stouts. Great Leap Brewing

St Patrick's Day Martini Night
Receive martini's all night at the celebratory price of RMB 15. Lush

The Biggest Paddy's Day Party in Beijing
You'd be a bit of a leprechaun to miss Beijing's most originial and traditional Irish band Blackwater playing live. With no cover charge expect the celebrations pulsing all night. Paddy's Irish Bar

Photo: ccharmon on Flickr