Wear that Star-Spangled Banner Proud: Fourth of July Barbecues and Other Events
We may be all the way across the world, but that just means we can celebrate America's Independence Day for an extra 12 hours...right? Regardless, Beijing is partying for three days straight, with drink specials, barbecue, and, of course, plenty of baked beans and apple pie. Keep reading to find out where you can show your star spangled spirit this weekend (or just nab some cheap beer and hot dogs – who doesn't love that?)
Barbecues:
Tim's July 4th Specials
Drink to Independence Day with beer, half price frozen margaritas, and hot dogs/chili dogs.
4th of July BBQ at Stumble Inn
Join Stumble Inn as they celebrate Independence Day with a barbecue with all the fixings – not to mention boozy freezer pops, jungle juice, and beer pong. Wear something patriotic and get a free drink. The winner of the beer pong tournament will get a free tower of Tiger beer.
Stars and Stripes
Kick off the Fourth of July with an authentic American barbecue buffet. Chow down on mouth-watering lean and mean Texas BBQ briskets, Kansas City sweet smoked ribs, beer battered chicken, bacon-wrapped grilled scallops, baked Alaska, and more finger-licking American food.
Fourth of July Quiz
Prove your smarts at the American Independence Day-themed Quiz. Enjoy hot dogs on the grill, American beers and themed cocktails. If you're not up on your American culture or history, don't fret. The Quizmaster is a Brit who plans to use the quiz to get his revenge on rebellious yanks apparently.
4th (5th) of July at The Hutong
Celebrate the real 4th of July on July 5th China time. The Hutong and ABC Kitchen team up to bring you an American-style backyard barbecue, catering contemporary American and nouvelle French cuisines with a Chinese twist. Join The Hutong for a party featuring decadent home-style food, stiff summer cocktails and kickin' music on the balmy Hutong terrace.
4th of July on July 6th at Slow Boat
If you can’t celebrate Fourth of July on its actual day, this one's for latecomers. A massive red grill will be barbequing burgers, homemade potato salad, baked beans, and apple pie will be available. With seating inside and along the tree-lined hutong.
Happy Hours:
Colonial cocktails at Cu Ju
As a rum bar and Moroccan eatery, Cu Ju builds on Morroco and the U.S.’s close diplomatic relationship (Morocco became the first country whose head of state publicly recognized the United States) and celebrates the Fourth of July with Colonial Era Cocktails, in addition to American rums and bourbons.
Big Ten Alumni Rager
Open event to all, hosted by Big Ten China Alumni, non-Americans are welcome too. Australian DJ Ranson will be spinning all night in the outdoor venue with great food and drinks.
Independence Day at Collage
Come for the live music with bands High Frequency and Chit-Chat, dance to DJ Rene, join the pool challenge, or watch Collage’s home videos. Enjoy the relaxing terrace. Burger and hotdog buffet includes salads with champagne and whiskey.
Independence Day Jam with the Beijing Dead
Homesick for the States this Fourth? Come to 4corners for American cooking, beer, and music. Beijing Dead will take the stage. Chef Jun’s infamous five alarm chili is also making a return, and will top it all off with chili cheese fries, hotdogs, nachos, and ribs.
Q Mex 1 Year Anniversary
Come celebrate Fourth of July and their one-year anniversary with Q Mex. Partake in the festivities with live music, a special set meal of contemporary Mexican food, and free flow of selected cocktails.
Independence Day, 3sums Summer Block Party
Join 3sums for their summer block party complete with inflatable swimming pools, all-you-can-eat-and drink mini-burgers, Tsingdao, and summer punch.
Late Saturday 4th of July Celebration at Great Leap Brewing
Doujiao Hutong No. 6:
Friends from Bar Uno on Nanluoguxiang will be providing delicious flame grilled burgers at the Original No. 6 location from 2-11pm.
Xinzhong Street No. 12:
Those of you who will be celebrating at the No. 12 Xinzhong Brewpub location will have your choice of any signature Great Leap burger from 11:30-1am.
RMB 100 (includes one burger plus two beers).
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