Are there any sisters like me who like drinking but don’t like disco dancing, so quiet bars have become the first choice for drinking! A bar in Shanghai at night is so romantic that it makes you feel like you have entered a literary movie. People here sit together in twos and threes, talking nonsense that is both true and false while tipsy, chatting about their experiences in private life, and talking about love, work and ideals. They talk about their troubles, wave their hands as they say goodbye, and go back to their daily lives.
There are many quiet bars in Shanghai that are worth recommending. My favorites are Air by Ounce, Root Town and Botanical Research Institute
1. Air by Ounce
This is a tavern located on Fuxing Middle Road, especially suitable for those who like to drink and feel dazed. The place is not too big, the wine list is not extensive, and there are a few oak barrels on the bar. I heard that there will be new wines to try every two weeks! Moreover, the alcohol content here is very low, with a maximum of no more than 8%, so you can safely chat and drink with your sisters without getting drunk easily.
The "Rocking Chair High" they recommend costs 58 yuan and contains vodka, Tieguanyin, cocoa beans and soda water. The clerk also warned that cocoa beans may be a bit bitter, but in fact there is no obvious cocoa bean taste, more of the tea flavor and slightly bitter taste of Tieguanyin. However, if you like sweet and sour taste, this may not be suitable for you. Overall, this wine has a unique flavor.
"Yuzu Yang" is an Internet celebrity wine priced at 68 yuan. Its ingredients include vodka, grapefruit, lychee, red wine, rose and soda water. All of the ingredients seemed appealing, but when put together, there was no particular flavor that stood out and made people feel amazing.
"Ialian Waxberry" is a wine priced at 68 yuan. Its ingredients include vodka, bayberry, elderflower, apple, Italian sparkling wine and soda water. This wine was an unexpected surprise! The overall taste is more sour and sweet, and the taste impact of sparkling wine and soda water enhances the taste of apple.
"Scotch Jasmine" ingredients include Scotch blended whiskey, jasmine tea and sparkling water. This wine has a good value for money at 38 yuan. Compared with the previous ones, the alcohol taste is slightly more obvious. The taste of jasmine tea is also very soft and not too overpowering, so I highly recommend it.
2.Root Town
One evening when I was walking along Nanchang Road, I accidentally discovered a shop with retro decoration. There was no sign outside the door. I saw through the small window that it was a bar, so I opened the door and walked in. This bar is mainly decorated in a wooden style, with blue and gold colors as the main color, and warm lighting, giving people a quiet and relaxing feeling.
Sitting at the bar, I saw a Japanese bartender mixing drinks skillfully like an artist, and at the same time I could hear the music of old vinyl records, which made me feel happy. . I tried their classic Old Fancy Dog which is a refreshing fruity mix of grapefruit and smoothie, you can taste the smoothie first and then mix the smoothie with the wine to enjoy the change in taste.
There is also a special drink called Smoked Butterscotch Sazerac, which is a room-temperature spirit that combines two whiskeys with smoked and buttery flavors. It is very unique. In addition to wine, this bar also offers xiaolongbao and wonton stew as late-night snacks, something to try when you're a little peckish.
The only drawback is that the price is on the high side. Basically, a glass of wine costs around 110-130 yuan.
It is located at No. 145 Nanchang Road, close to the subway stations Shaanxi South Road and Huaihai Middle Road. Per capita consumption is about 150 yuan.
The space is relatively large. If there are few people, it is recommended to sit at the bar. If there are many people, they also have a private space similar to a private room, suitable for small gatherings of 6-8 people.
3. Botanical Research Institute
I came to this bar around 9pm and sat outside. The lights were dotted with green plants, adding beauty to the whole scene. atmosphere. Different from other clear bars, this store displays a lot of perfumes and the walls are covered with green plants and flowers.
The bartender recommended a drink called Heiman. The cup is very large and looks beautiful. A friend described this wine as being like the movie "Manchester by the Sea", giving people a gloomy and depressed feeling. There's also a drink called "The Tree That Shines Horses," which is made with whiskey, honey, sea buckthorn juice, lemon juice and cinnamon. The name is very attractive. It tastes fresh and pleasant, soft and smooth, with just the right amount of sweetness, making your taste buds instantly surrounded by tenderness.
There is also a wine called "Osmanthus Fall", which is made from gin, aged osmanthus, elderflower, black tea and lemon juice. The taste of this wine is just right, the osmanthus in the glass exudes an attractive aroma; the taste is mellow, and you will have a warm feeling after drinking it. Most importantly, it is neither too sweet nor too alcoholic, making it perfect for those who like wine but are afraid of it being too sweet.