Booze News: Left Hand Brewing Collab, Wine & The City Dinner

Starting this Thursday, Jing-A teams up with veteran Thai restaurant Pak Pak, opening a beer garden at the latter's CBD location (which we also highlighted in our EAT column earlier this week). Six Jing-A beers will be on tap, and on the debut day, the first keg (amounting to 50 beers) will be free, along with a buffet of Thai appetizers and snacks from 5-7pm. Happy hour will also run until 11pm, during which you can enjoy RMB 10 off all Jing-A beers.

The beer garden will remain open throughout the summer with a daily happy hour from 4-7pm plus a post-dinner happy hour from 9-11pm. A special deal on Pak Pak's shared appetizer platter (pictured above) plus any two Jing-A beers will run for RMB 145 during the beer garden's residency.

Opening May 16, 5pm-late

Veteran LGBTQI nightclub Destination opens its patio for the summer this Sunday. In aid of the celebration, there'll be beer games, prizes, and buy-one-get-one-free Slow Boat on tap.

RMB 30 entry (includes a beer). May 19, 2pm-8pm

Speaking of Slow Boat, the Sanlitun south brewers are also launching their new Widowmaker Brux Brut IPA. It features both old fashioned Belgian Bruxellensis Trois yeast and cutting-edge cryo loral hops for "earthy and fruity aromas," making for an IPA that's "dry as can be, boasting a complex yeast profile and deep hop flavor." What's more: it boasts a hefty 7.2 percent ABV, selling for RMB 60 a pop (or RMB 50 during their daily 4-7pm happy hour).

The third Thursday of the month is fast approaching and that can only mean one thing: your chance to win a keg of beer using nothing but the power of your mind. Aside from that enticing boozy bounty each third Thursday, Home Plate's weekly quiz night is fueled by buy-one-get-one-free Boxing Cat Helles lager.

Every Thursday, 8.30pm

Cinker Pictures at Taikoo Li North kicks off their summer party season this Saturday with a rooftop bash. Party planners Marlon Ma and Lin Bai are supplying a wading pool, water guns, and more to keep the afternoon lively. There'll also be an arsenal of Ping Dynasty ciders, Buzz beer, house mixers, wine, and bowls of Lingxia gelato all for RMB 30 each to help you beat the summer heat. Don't forget to wear your finest swimwear for the occasion.

RMB 30 (includes a drink). Saturday, 2-8pm

If you find wine snobs to be offputting, and don't know your Syrah from your Shiraz, then Morton's wine dinner next Friday (May 24) is for you. Drinks will also be paired with the restaurant's world-class cuts of beef courtesy of Wine & The City who are known for their down-to-earth and educational approach to dining. As Wine & The City explain: "The evening will take the form of an exciting clash between France and Australia, a Hermitage vs. Barossa Valley duel full of surprises and anecdotes. If you don't know yet which one is your favorite, for each round, we will share with you details and characteristics of Syrah/Shiraz from both countries to help you make up your mind."

RMB 888 (only 15 seats available). May 24, 7pm. For more information, scan/extract the QR code above.

The team behind Taipei's popular O'Bond bar will serve a special cocktail menu at Canvas on Saturday night. For something a little different, the drinks will feature strong food flavors thanks to creative twists like "oyster re-distilled whisky" and "ginger duck soup milk washed smoky scotch," meaning this one should appeal to barflies, foodies, and the more adventurous.

May 18, 7pm-midnight

Back in his native Mexico City, Jose Luis León tends bar at Licoreria Limantour, which was named Latin America's Best Bar by the World's 50 Best Bars in 2016. He'll be stopping by the lounge at Xinyuan's Bulgari hotel this weekend to mix up and serve six exclusive cocktails "inspired where the six cities where The Bulgari Hotels & Resorts are located."

Friday and Saturday, 7pm-midnight

If you're looking for a new hump day hangout, Nali Patio cocktail bar La Social hosts an "epic ladies night" every Wednesday, featuring huge discounts for female patrons, including 40 percent off all house cocktails and Colombian Mule pitchers marked down to RMB 150. The owners also invite you to "groove along to our all-female power playlist to celebrate some badass women!"

Every Wednesday, 5.30pm-1am