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Top choice in French Concession


An intimate jazz bar with an art deco feel and a drinks menu to match Shanghai's decadent era. Cocktails are top notch, with plenty of vintage flavours on the list – orange bitters, cognac and the like. Midweek catch an acoustic set. At the weekends there's a full band, with local acts like Jade Lee and Coco Zhao on the bill.


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