Good place to hang out with some friends, don't forget to order their "loaded pub chips". Their Quiz-nights used to be fun as well, don't know about now since I haven't been to the Quiz-night for quite a while. Always a good place to go to during some sport events. Friendly crowd in general, ofcourse the place to celebrate St. Patricks day.

Great atmosphere and that has to be mostly down to Karl, the manager.

Reading these reviews has been interesting because I thought I was getting special treatment from Karl but it looks like everyone feels the same way.

He recently won Best Bartender in Beijing at the Bar & Club Awards and I promise you that's not because of his flirtini making skills.

It's the free peanuts. And the way he mixes Love Generation seamlessly into sports commentary.

Can't comment on the food, but Paddy's is a good place to drink beer and hang out with a friendly, if foreigner-heavy, crowd.

I watched quite a few of the World Cup games here and the atmosphere was always great. It gets pretty crowded and hot when there's a popular game on the screens, but then the wait staff are always circulating so you don't have to fight your way to the bar for a refreshing beverage.

Drink prices are reasonable and Karl the owner is a friendly chap who makes a real effort to make everyone feel welcome.

I spent a saturday afternoon with friends and enjoyed the food including one of the best burgers, a rare beef salad, the seasoned fries are the best I have had since a place in Texas.The beer selection is good and the mixed drinks are excelent also.

We have already complained many a times to the waitstaff but with no avail of improvement of food at Paddy's.
Hope the owners get into some action. The Indian boy doing the food for Paddy's stops us from coming more often. We have talked to Karl and he says there is only one kitchen so have to subcontract to the Indian boy.
Before the Indian restaurant began we had a nice setting on 2nd floor. Alas but gone!
Maybe Paddys could easily afford the additional rent of 2nd floor of (hearsay 30,000 rmb/month?) as they can surely earn much more from the food orders of Paddys customers, the money which is now pocketed by the Indian boy and serves pathetic food.
As loyal Paddy's customers we suggest a nice lounge setting on 2nd floor with food directly managed by an Irish. Maybe Karl is overworked at the bar where he does a great job! the investors could get some other professional who`s just into making Irish food to Paddy's customers.
I hope the owners are listening and get into action before too late.

Busy little place last night and the staff seemed friendly enough but what the heck is up with the food...... the burger meat was tasteless and the bread was actually solid!

Come on people.... sort it out

Agree with the reviewer about the bar food going downhill.
Our group used to meet up @paddys once a month. We keep switching places for change and since last couple of weeks have not gone here for the bar food being poor quality.

White rabbit ,Souk and Australian bar Ned`s @ Nanluo Guxiang are our new favourite destinations. Souk specially because there is great bar food (I heard there is a new English Chef who himself cooks !)and the lounge and sit downs which we love. Ned`s offer lovely Australian beer.

If you want a good sports bar to watch the football on a Saturday night then this is your place, lots of screen with great audio and they don't miss a game.

Great atmosphere and good beer reasonably priced. Good selection of drinks, food is nice though a little expensive.

Friendly English speaking staff.

Can get a little crowded but just adds to the enjoyment when watching the big games.

Highly recommend at the weekends, quiz night is fun on wednesdays with a nice bar and pool table upstairs.

Update:

I have now upgraded this review to 5 stars as previously I thought the food was a bit expensive, after too many visits I can honestly say it's not!

For the quality and portions, the food is superb and I almost eat there every visit. I especially recommend the Top Shelf burger at 48 Yuan which an absolute bargain. Also the steak sandwiches is great!. Also if the pub food is not for your liking you can now order from the Indian upstairs, not my cup of tea but many people do.

Keep up the good work Paddy's. Best bar in Beijing by a country mile!

I Liked Paddy's. I agree the sports are a plus but they do miss games. they have a poor customer manner in this regard However the drinks are priced reasonably well and the black stuff is of a good quality. But I must say an Irish Pub selling Indian food is not my preference but it is working for these guys. and good on them.
I Will go back to O'Sheas again and again. I will avoid the live Music as its not the best but for a pint and a match, im in.
Not as Big or well equipped as Doyles (the other Irish bar worth going to) was, but I dont think it was suppossed to be and without Glenn at Doyles it will fall apart so that should not be a problem. Though I knew Glenn when he was making Paddy O'Sheas a pub worth drinking in and no doubt his next venture will be just as nice.
See you on Saturday Mr. O'Shea.

Young Irish chap should work on the difference between loud&Rude and Funny.

All in all though, great experience and a good crowd. see you there.

went to this bar last Sunday with some guys from work and by chance they were celebrating their 1 year anniversary. We planned to go for one drink but ended up staying for hours - there was live music all evening - ranging from bag pipes to blues and with some guys and girls dancing on the bar - great fun all together