World Baijiu Day 2025

Places to Get into the Spirit

World Baijiu Day is on August 9, which falls on a Saturday this year, and I will regularly update this page about places planetwide that serve this spirit and places that are specifically doing something to celebrate WBD. This first draft was published July 9 and will have new entries daily in the leadup up to WBD11.

Note: To avoid disappointment, make sure to double-check and RSVP at these venues before you go.

AUCKLAND

Huami Restaurant

Huami Chinese Restaurant offers baijiu-inspired gelato, ice cream, cocktails and more. The ice cream includes Huaimi baijiu, which is also misted on top when serving.

Baijiu cocktail fans can try Jade Dragon, including white rum, green tea, apple juice, green apple syrup and bitters, and Pao Pao Pasion, including passionfruit, elderflower, apple and sparkling rosé. The Baijiu Blush features rhubarb gin, creme de violet and citrus.

Huami also has a selection of baijiu, including its house label, hailing from Maotai Village. See the beverage list here.

BALTIMORE

Ni Hao Restaurant

Along with a wide range of Chinese dishes, from dim sum to mapo tofu to kungpao chicken to its signature Peking duck, Ni Hao has a substantial baijiu lineup, listing eight cocktails and 16 baijiu options, neat, includung Vinn, Moutai, Niulanshan, Kinmen Kaoliang, Luzhou Laojiao, Ming River and Wuliangye. Check out the menu here.

BEIJING

Burge’s Bar & Bistro

If you plan to enjoy one cocktail in Beijing for World Baijiu Day, check out the Peking Beijing at Burge’s Bar & Bistro in Sanlitun, a refreshing mix of baijiu, fresh pear, oolong tea and osmanthus, topped with club soda. And excellent value at just RMB40 / USD7.

BEIJING

Tangled Pasta Bar

Baijiu at a Beijing wine tasting!? That was one discovery at new venue Tangled Pasta Bar earlier this year. The menu might be dominated by wine, but it also features a baijiu cocktail: The Jasmine Martini features Shanxi baijiu (fenjiu), jasmine and gin.

BEIJING

Paper Planes

While the bar Paper Planes is not focused on baijiu cocktails, it has featured some tasty riffs on this spirit over the years. Fellow Beijinger Zane recently sent me a photo of one such concoction–King of Fools No 2.

This cocktail is a potent mix with baijiu, mezcal, absinthe and vermouth, plus mastika, a piney resin-seasoned liqueur. That’s a lot of booze and flavor power in one glass! Price: RMB98.

Paper Planes has other baijiu cocktail options, too, including the Master Po, with two kinds of Fenjiu.

BRISTOL

Jaded Dragon

Bristol-based Jaded Dragon bills itself as “the UK’s first Chinese Tiki Baijiu Bar” and “the home of baijiu in the UK.”

The online menu lists a dozen intriguing baijiu cocktails leveraging a wide range of styles of this spirit.

Light aroma Red Star erguotou is combined with green tea syrup, jasmine and peach soda in the Beijing Pink Tea. Phoenix aroma Xi Feng Jiu baijiu and potent partner Elijah Craig Bourbon partner with Lemon Oleo Saccharum and more in the Rise Like A Phoenix. And strong aroma Luzhou Laojiao features alongside Ceylon Arrack, Grenadine, Lemon, Egg White and Orange Bitters in Monkey Mind.

Jaded Dragon also recently posted about a new cocktail that combines the umami power of Moutai and Marmite called Not for Everyone.

CHANGSHA

St Regis Hotel

Every St Regis Hotel in the world has its version of The Bloody Mary. And in the case of the St Regis in Changsha, it is called The Baijiu Mary.

“Infused with the spirit of Changsha, the Baijiu Mary combines fresh flavors from Hunan Province with Baijiu, a traditional Chinese liquor. Chili adds a distinctive touch inspired by local cuisine, while a twist of orange evokes nearby Orange Island and the curve of the grand staircase at The St. Regis Changsha.”

Along with that baijiu, chili and orange, the recipe also includes tomato juice, lemon juice, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. See the full recipe here.

CHENGDU

Temple House

A cocktail of two cities, so to speak, as Nick Lappen first participated in World Baijiu Day two years ago when he was running Boston Baijiu Bar. Then did so last year in Hong Kong at Call Me Al.

This year sees him in yet another city as he mixes drinks baijiu-centric at Temple House.

I’ll have more on his plans soon. In the meantime, check out this Q&8 with Nick about his first experience with baijiu, tips for home bartenders using this spirit, his favorite cocktail creation, and more.

CHICAGO

Nine Bar

Opening in Chicago’s Chinatown last summer, Nine Bar offers both tasty snacks, like dumplings, mapo hot fries, cold sesame noodles and “General Jones’ Wings’, and creative cocktails. The latter includes one baijiu concoction, Ebb & Flow, with Iichiko shochu, Ming River baijiu, the soft drink Calpico plus basil, strawberry and lemon. For more details, see Nine Bar’s website.

CHRISTCHURCH

Commodore Airport Hotel

Taizi is not only one of the rare baijius made outside China but has also been part of World Baijiu Day since the very first event in 2015.

This year’s party in Taizi’s hometown of Christchurch, New Zealand, will be held at Commodore Airport Hotel. Enjoy a four-course meal plus two servings of Taizi baijiu, either neat, on ice or in cocktail form, on August 9. RSVP with Sam Lu of Taizi at sam@taizi.co.nz by July 27 and get ready for a fun night of food and drink!

COPERHAGEN

Hot Pot Republic

Two East Asian alcohols combine at Hot Pot Republic for a cocktail called Dragon Fizz. The potency of baijiu meets the milky Korean rice wine makgeoli, with kalamansi and cucumber syrup rounding out this zesty drink. Finished with a goldenberry—”a sweet-tart fruit wrapped in a delicate husk for a vibrant touch.”

Another option is Pinky Rachel, described as “summer in a glass”, as the fruit power of guava and peach pair wih hisbiscus and baijiu. More about Hot Pot Republic at hotpotrepublic.dk.

DUBLIN

Moutai Ireland ranks among the most active World Baijiu Day participants these past five years and 2025 will be no exception.

Look for a pair of promotions, including baijiu and food pairings at Wong’s Chinese Restaurant, active in WBD the past few years, and a Moutai cocktail launch at J2 Sushi. More details soon.

EDMONTON

Baijiu

Cocktail bar and eatery Baijiu has been making baiiu cocktails for many years. The current menu includes the Baijiu Sour, with baijiu, Remy Martin VSOP, five-spice syrup, lemon and egg white, and the Baijiu Barbie (pictured), with baijiu, coconut tequila, pineapple syrup and lemon. For the full menu, including some creative twists on classic Chinese snacks, plus location and opening hours, check out the site.

GUANGZHOU

Sanyou

Baijiu bar Sanyou, by the same team behind Hope & Sesame and Charlie’s, is one of the best places for baijiu fans to gather on World Baijiu Day. More about this establishment here. And more on the new cocktail menu soon.

HOBART

Robbies Brown’s

This venue went truly local in terms of baijiu this year by adding the brand Sanyou from Tasmania.

Sanyou has pushed the boundaries of baijiu beyond China. The trio of Ian Sypkes, Tim Ye and Chris De Bono combined elements of both sauce-aroma baijiu and strong-aroma baijiu, both of which involve complex processes, to create something new. And have also experimented beyond that, including with barrel-aged baijiu.

JAKARTA

Mo Bar

The drinks menu at Mandarin Oriental’s MO Bar in Jakarta stars a baijiu-inspired creation with some kick. Called the Oriental Martini, it not only features baijiu but also lychee liqueur and — for the kick — a Sichuan pepper and curry cordial. More details, including the menu, here.

NEW YORK CITY

Singlish

Those seeking to get into the (baijiu) spirit in the Big Apple can check out Singlish, billed as a Singaporean bar in the heart of New York.

The offerings include Chiobu, “a boisterous conversation of spice, juniper and baijiu funk”, and Henh Ah, with baijiu, orchid gin, jasmine tea, Sichuan pepper, blood orange and cardamom. Plus, a barrel-aged Negroni using Ming River baijiu, cinzano rosso vermouth and more.

One intriguing cocktail posted in December is the “Kopi” aka “our twist on the classic espresso martini.” This drink pairs vodka and baijiu with homemade coffee liqueur, cold brew, pandan and cream – “Caffeine, comfort, and a little kick—perfect for late nights or whenever you need a bold pick-me-up.” More about Singlish at singlishnyc.com.

SHENZHEN

Sanyou

SINGAPORE

Choon Hoy Parlor

This new venue, with dozens of baijius as well as cocktails, highballs and tasting flights featuring this spirit, bills itself as having “the largest baijiu selection outside of China in Asia.”

The shelves hold everything from Yanghe and Fenjiu to Moutai and Red Star, smartly organized in styles such “umami series”, “refreshing grains series” and “intense tropical fruits series” and more. Meanwhile, the cocktails include the Sorghum Sour, with erguotou, pineapple, lime and egg white, and the Wode Mei Ren (My Beauty), with Shede baijiu and Mei Gui Lu (rose-infused sorghum liqueur), plus watermelon, melon, orange and lime.

Choon Hoy Parlor is above all a tribute to Singaporean food. More details here.

STOCKHOLM

Surfers

The Surfers restaurant ranks among the best spots in Stockholm to enjoy baijiu. Not only does it feature a wide range of Chinese comfort foods, but it has also offered plenty of baijiu cocktails over the years, including Baijiu & Berries, with Fenjiu, black currant and hints of coffee.

Surfers also has a wide range of baijiu to enjoy straight. The menu lists over a dozen options, including from brands like Red Star, Fenjiu, Luzhou Laojiao and Moutai. Beyond that, the adventurous can sign up for a tasting of baijiu and Shaoxing wine led by spirits importer and expert Ludvig Saaf. See the details about Surfers’ foods, drinks and interactive sessions at https://surfersstockholm.se/en/.

TORONTO

Sunny’s Chinese

Talk about a triple threat. Restaurant Sunny’s Chinese has a potent option called the Gun Powder Slap: down a daiquiri, then a shot of baijiu, then a draft beer.

The baijiu in question is that favorite style from Shanxi—fenjiu. You can pair that trio with some tasty eats, including mapo tofu, dan dan noodles and orange chicken. Check out the full menu.

VANCOUVER

Quanjude Beijing Duck House

Quanjude ranks among Beijing’s most famous restaurants, with over 150 years of history, and now has branches around the world. That includes Vancouver, where it is marketed as iDen and Quanjude Beijing Duck House.

The drinks menu includes a trio of cocktails featuring Yanghe baijiu. Yellow River features Yanghe alongside Disaronno, Aperol and pineapple and lemon juices, while the Blue Rose has Yanghe, vodka, jasmine syrup, rose water and grapefruit juice and lemon juices. Qibaishi offers some complexity with Yanghe, ginger liqueur, Grand Marnier, honey, lemon and grapefruit juices and two kinds of bitters.

There are also six Yanghe options available in one-ounce and three-ounce pours. And Quanjude has a selection of other baijius, including Moutai, Luzhou Laojiao, Gujing Gongjiu and a 15-year-old Erguotou More info about Quanjude at quanjude1864.com.

YANTAI

Spring Bank

This coastal city in Shandong province is a regular stop for World Baijiu Day thanks to Spring Bank, which is co-owned by Steve Wang, known for his WBD events at WE Brewery in Tianjin and during his travels to Minsk — see “Operation GanbeiLarus.”

Last year, Spring Bank’s team came up with some new baijiu cocktails–see this video–and I’ll have details on this year’s lineup soon.