Blog Tag - The Local

The Local in Soft Opening With Brand New Look After Major Refurbishment 
When describing The Local, the word chic probably isn’t what would come to mind, homely and welcoming perhaps but not chic. Well, following a major...
A Talk with The Local's Kenn Bermel Following Return to Beijing
After three long years, Beijing has welcomed back one of its own: Kenn Bermel, owner, and manager of The Local Bar & Grill. Even though he's...
The Local Launches New Menu Adding Ten Varieties of Mac and Cheese!
Cheese lovers rejoice! The Local recently launched a whole new menu and have added ten variations of Mac and Cheese to the menu. The Local’s original...
Q MEX Edges out The Local to Book Spot in Pizza Cup Taste-Off Finals
Q MEX won a close contest over The Local in this afternoon’s Bracket C Pizza Cup Taste-Off, with Annie’s and La Pizza brining up the rear. They now...
Pizza Cup Bracket C Taste-Off Preview: Classic vs. Modern
This weekend get ready for classic and modern takes on the humble pizza pie at the Pizza Cup Bracket C Taste-Off Final – pitting classic-inspired...
Virus Forces Dongcheng Venues to Close Even as Restaurants and Bars Follow Rules
Worries over the coronavirus have kept many Beijing residents staying inside as much as possible, and even the wiliest fun-lovers have had some...
Got Game? The 7 Best Sports Bars in Beijing
Whether you follow the NBA or the Champions League, cricket or Greco-Roman wrestling, badminton or competitive ironing, there is always a game on...
With the Final Four Closing Friday, a Closer Look at Those Vying for the 2018 Pizza Cup Crown
The Final Four in the 2018 Pizza Cup closes Friday at noon, and at 3pm we'll announce which of these mighty contenders will square off for the crown...
Burger Lovers Card: Reliable Pub Grub Just Got Cheaper at The Local
Ahoy there burger fiends! We hope the holidays have made you hot and hungry, because we have yet another scorching Burger Lovers Club Card deal lined...
Celebrate the Star-Spangled Banner at these Independence Day Parties
Any Yanks stranded in Beijing for this Fourth of July can quell any homesickness, or stoke some patriotism, at a handful of star-spangled parties...
Quiz, Corn, Canines, and More! Eclectic Events Abound as Maovember Enters Week Three
There's something for everyone during this year's Maovember. Yes, this is week three of the annual month-long run of charity pub and restaurant...
Gung Ho!, The Local, Great Leap #45, and Pie Squared Head in Sweet 16
After the fervor of Pizza Fest in Wangjing Soho died down, Beijing’s 100 pizza contenders fell to 32 two weeks ago, and now those 32 vendors have...
Where to Watch the Mayweather vs. McGregor Fight, Aug 27
The most hyped bout of the year – preceded by a controversial press tour and plenty of trash talk – will soon be upon us. And there will be plenty of...
Four for Four on July 4: The Local's Kenn Bermel Serves up an American Quiz
It's all about the numbers lately for The Local. Having just celebrated the fourth anniversary of the former Brussels rechristening as The Local Bar...
R Tacos, Tequila, Margaritas and More: Our Favorite Cinco de Mayo Celebrations (for Friday, May 5)
From the margaritas and Caronas, from the salsa to the chimichangas, what’s not to love about Cinco de Mayo? Several Beijing restaurants and bars...