Booze News: Inauguration Party, Cassettes and Cocktails, Mocktails, Arrow Factory Membership

Thirsty? Wet your whistle with Booze News, our wrap-up of the week's best bar deals, parties, drink concoctions, industry gossip, and more.

Inauguration drinks at The Local

"Less insane days are here again!" Or so say Democrats Abroad, who will convene at The Local next Thursday, Jan 21, from 6pm onwards to celebrate the hopefully uneventful (lol) ushering in of the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden. While you might not want to hold your breath for the return of sanity, you may find comfort in happy hour-priced drinks and food throughout the evening. Spaces are limited, so best to RSVP here.

Cocktails and cassettes at Nugget

For something altogether more wholesome, this Friday, DIY haven, bar, and café Nugget are once again opening up their tape deck to anyone who wants to blast a little music media from the past. Head down from 8pm onwards armed with your favorite tapes and make the most of Nugget's sound system while browsing their expanding catalog of cassettes and sipping on their newest cocktail creations. More details here.

Arrow Factory membership re-up

It's that time of the year again, Arrow Factory fans: The Liangma River brewery is calling for existing members to renew their memberships for free by simply following their official account (ID: arrowfactorybrewing) and updating the card info. New customers wanting to sign up, meanwhile, only need to throw down RMB 500 to receive exclusive Arrow Factory swag, a 750ml of their award-winning Dang Dang Barley Wine or ABC Sour, 50 percent off new releases on the day, a membership glass with 25 percent more capacity, a special deal every Wednesday, and two liters of beer on your birthday. Seems like a no-brainer. To sign up, add ID: arrowfactory1 via WeChat.

Mocktail and pizza night at Hotel Jen

Finally, eschew the booze this Saturday from 7pm with Beijing Foodies, who are taking to CBD's Hotel Jen to network and celebrate Mocktail Week (yep, it's a thing). Tickets cost RMB 98 for single entry or RMB 158 for a pair and include two drinks as well as pizza and a mocktail making showcase. If mocktails aren't your thing, there'll also be craft beers, red and white wine, and other refreshments available. Learn more and sign up via this link.

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