Salon de Ning at The Peninsula, Shanghai
At the legendary Shanghai Peninsula hotel hides one of the most interesting lounge I have ever been to.
As you walk in you get a feeling of exclusivity beginning with the host who buzzes you into the lounge. This fabulous place shouldn’t just cater to Hotel guests… I believe this place would do well if it were located in a more high traffic and trendy area. I do think the live band lends itself to a more mature crowd. Personally, I like the touch of the live band. . .heck the female lead singer was pretty good looking.
Anyways.. . with they drink menu, I ordered an old favorite – the godmother – vodka and amaretto, which I taught them to make. It was pretty good. I even complimented their bartender on the mix.
As you leave you notice the old fashion wrought iron elevator, complete with mini-King Kong. Anyways… Salon De Ning is a nice place for a date, or a small group of 4 or so.
What to Order: Any drink of their menu seems to be good. The Godmother is a nice drink, as well. What not to Order:
Rating 2 Pigs $$
Salon de Ning at The Peninsula 中山东一路32号 黄浦区, China, 200002 1st Floor, Peninsula Hotel, 32 Zhongshan Dongyi Road (near East Beijing Road) 021-23276731 peninsula.com