Nightlife in Gurgaon is growing in leaps and bounds. Every arcade, each complex in the city boasts of a drinking joint of different statures. One can go as fancy or as reasonable as they want here. Even themes, decors, ambiences varies in the city, so go ahead and play. Gurgaon is simply brimming with nightlife and these bars certainly helps capture some of the thrill. Tap into the excitement by driving down to ‘Shanghai Bar & Lounge’, a smart upbeat lounge beating in the pulsating heart of Gurgaon. If you are looking for an infusion of class and contemporariness then you can’t go wrong with Shanghai Bar & Lounge. This bar is named after the famous Chinese cosmopolitan city known for it’s exotic nightlife and somehow they have tried to capture that in this drinking joint.

Shanghai Bar & Lounge is tucked at The Bristol Hotel, DLF Phase 1 in Gurgaon and is attractive to the local tipplers for it’s edgy oriental vibe. The bar stocks a sophisticated selection of spirits and malts. Connoisseur of good high quality booze will find no room for complaints against this menu. If you want to linger, order something off their cocktail section. A wine could be a good option as well. Non-drinkers will love the mocktails they serve. Mango tango, black rose and hunter’s spice is some of our favorites. Shanghai Bar & Lounge turns up the heat with an array of appetizers to accompany your drinks. Munch on munchies like, veg spring rolls, chicken tikka shashlik, spring onion tossed golden fried prawns, crispy chilly mushroom, kandahari gosht seekh, dahi ke sholey, afghani mahi, banarasi seekh and steamed fish in ginger light soy.

Go for a platter to share amongst your group. Find room for another drink before heading home. Live sports screening in the evenings keeps the diners entertained. Prices are a tad outrageous. Smokers should head for the separate zone assigned for them. Shanghai Bar & Lounge has an oriental vibe to it. The large wall installation of Buddha and moon gate windows brings alive Orient for you. Rest of the bar is given a chic contemporary look so that you feel as if you are sitting in a hip lounge of China. Try to snag a sofa for drinking in comfort. The view from the windows is stunning. The lounge fills up quickly, book ahead.