If you find yourself

If you find yourself lingering around the usual expat hotspots in Jing'an looking for somewhere new to grab a drink 🍸, head over to Bar Flow. On the street level, you’ll have to figure out where the door 🚪 is and how exactly to get inside. Be prepared for it to take a few minutes (we’d tell you, but it’d only spoil the fun 🙃). Making your way in, you’ll enter a retro space that feels somewhat reminiscent of a bar you might find in Hong Kong 🇭🇰. With red mood lighting and cursivey neon characters accenting the walls, the overall atmosphere is cozy and enjoyable. Aside from the bar area, there’s a retro hair salon and sitting area with retro décor and props 👍. Most likely set up for selfies 🤳, this bar is practically screaming for you to pose for a silly picture 📸. Bar Flow has a tiny menu of signature cocktails 🍸 – the most popular one includes a splash of maotai. Some drinks are even served in traditional Chinese teacups 🍵. One drink will set you back around CNY100. Some fun bar snacks are available too, like nuts 🥜 arranged in a traditional soap box and instant noodles 🍜 with shot of alcohol dashed into the soup. The venue works for pre-gaming and is also a neat place to hang out late-night 🤪. Definitely worth a stop if you’re in the Wuding Road area. Location: 600-3 Shaanxi Bei Lu, Jing’an #shanghaistyle #bar #drinks #shanghaichic #lightthecity #urbanexplorer