The Beijinger 10th RBCA: Meet the Personalities - Karl Long
As voting opens in this year's the Beijinger Reader Bar & Club Awards, we look to the eight nominees for the Personality of the Year award, asking them for their take on the best the city has to offer.
Next up, Karl Long, manager at Paddy O'Shea's and Paddy's in Sanlitun.
On the Best Cafe
Jamaica Blue at Park Avenue because it provides me with the platform to make quizzes and make jewellery off housewives.
On the Best Hutong Bar
I'm gonna go with Great Leap, because Carl is so warm, friendly and welcoming. But it's actually pretty much the only hutong bar I go to and their beer is decent. I look forward to distribution of his beer again.
On the Best for Outdoor Drinking
The side of the road at a chuanr stand – loads on Chunxiu Lu. Are they nominated?
On the Best Rooftop
Trevor Metz's answer.
On the Best Sanlitun Bar
Union Bar because it's nice and warm.
On the Best Local Craft Beer
I've only ever tried two of them –Great Leap and Slow Boat – and I've drunk more Great Leap.
On the Best Bartender
Ah Jian, because he's the only one whose name I know.
On the Best for Networking
Block 8 sauna.
On the Best Place to Impress Visitors
Block 8 sauna. I was devastated to hear that the Happiness Lounge shut down. That was pretty impressive. But I haven't had any visitors in a while.
On the Best for Cheap Drinks
The Den has always been pretty cheap.
On the Best New Bar
Plan B. I've only been there once, but I'd get down there a lot more if I didn't live on the other side of the city.
On the Best Survivor
Dessie from Black Cat Bone.
On the Best Sports Bar
Durty Nellie's. I never miss a game there.
On the Best for Cocktails
The only cocktail I ever drink is the Bloody Mary at Blue Frog and that's alright.
On the Best for Wine
Carrefour.
On the Best Beer Selection
Jenny Lou's.
On the Best Quiz Night
Black Sun. I was one of the lucky few to get to experience Tom Cattanach's limited edition quiz, and all three of us had a great time.
On the Maddest Regulars
There are a few daywalkers knocking around Paddy's – and one or two characters among them. Wherever Scottish Davey goes.
On the Party of the Year
I'm too old for that shit.
Vote for Karl in the Best Personality category of this year's the Beijinger Bar & Club Awards here.
Photo: Chinadaily.com.cn
