Shopgirl vs. TheOtherGirl
You must be so tired of my "Laguna Beach" accent and my innocent piece of face. so I thought I would bring in a guestblogger. We met in Shanghai and we have a lot in common. But at the same time we are very different, so I thought you readers might want to get a bit of fresh air onto this blog. We are both around 20 years old overseas Chinese girls who likes clothes, music and boys, but still we are VERY different.
I thought we would mention our 3 favourite spots in Shanghai each, and you will instantly know the difference between us. This post's theme is CLUBS/BARS.
Shopgirl's Top3
1. Lounge18: I love the ambience in there, the design of the place, the people, etc. It is not pretentious as the other bars on the Bund. In Lounge18, everyone can have fun and it is extremely easy to randomly meet new people. Although you should still be warned, there are A LOT of Europeans.
2. Constellation: I love sitting here! On a Friday night it can be busy but is so worth the wait. The bartenders concludes of older Chinese men in tuxedos putting 100% of their efforts to make extraordinary cocktails for the ladies. The music is great as well, not too loud, not too quiet. Perfect for a intimate rendevouz. Did I mention the lightening in the place makes your face look prettier ;) best hidden place in Shanghai.
3. bonbon: Yes, I know what you are going to say. The place is full of underaged kids who gets drunk of the 98 rmb Open Bar. But I have to say I have had too many good memories (also bad ones) from this club to not mention it here. This was the place I first ever got really drunk at, this was the place I first had a dancing threesome with (straight) guys, this was the place I first started to enjoy electronical music. The soundsystem is great, some of the DJ's they bring in are also great, the layout of this club is also great, the location is great, etc. Despite all the bad things you have heard about this place, this is an all time favourite and you haven't experienced Shanghai's nightlife for real if you haven't been to this place. No, there are not ONLY underaged kids, also some handsome 28 years old ;)
TheOtherGirl's Top3
1. Logo: The place that I always seem to end up returning to. Recently-ish refurbished (not sure how I feel about the new look) its somewhere I like to have cheap drinks, see friends (who obviously being like minded people are regulars of this place), and dance. Very friendly crowd and a good mix of Expats and Locals. There is a pretty cool Japanese community here in Shanghai. There are a bunch of Japanese "Ragstas" you'll see here getting high at Logo's weekly reggae and dubstep night called ONE LOVE. The boss Taipei who you'll see sitting at the bar handling the cash is a pretty interesting guy if you ever feel like a chat. Logo is small, at times its dead but when there is a good party or no where else to go it seems to be where the afteparty is. There or the Shelter. If any of you decide to check it out and arent too impressed dont worry. Ladies there is an adult shop next door and for the boys there is a "pink light" hairdressers on the other side.
2. YingYang: Another favourite of mine. Its one of the oldest running bars in Shanghai. Back in the 90s it was a very popular club but alas the downstairs club venue is now a gallery space after being closed off for many years. For good reasonably priced drinks with friends, a dark relaxed atmosphere when night falls. Also for the free drinks and funny conversation from Kenny the laoban after a night of antics and not wanting to sleep.If you are looking for somewhere to dance or with good music this is NOT it, its for good conversation with friends.
3. C's: Shopgirl insisted I came up with a third. So I'm forcing this one out. I guess I would say C's. Its underground, very rundown, there is writing all over the walls and yet it still is very charming. Students love this place and when they have the Antidote Parties this place is packed with a good crowd. Its unpretentious unlike many places on the Bund and you don't have to dress up.
I thought we would mention our 3 favourite spots in Shanghai each, and you will instantly know the difference between us. This post's theme is CLUBS/BARS.
Shopgirl's Top3
1. Lounge18: I love the ambience in there, the design of the place, the people, etc. It is not pretentious as the other bars on the Bund. In Lounge18, everyone can have fun and it is extremely easy to randomly meet new people. Although you should still be warned, there are A LOT of Europeans.
2. Constellation: I love sitting here! On a Friday night it can be busy but is so worth the wait. The bartenders concludes of older Chinese men in tuxedos putting 100% of their efforts to make extraordinary cocktails for the ladies. The music is great as well, not too loud, not too quiet. Perfect for a intimate rendevouz. Did I mention the lightening in the place makes your face look prettier ;) best hidden place in Shanghai.
3. bonbon: Yes, I know what you are going to say. The place is full of underaged kids who gets drunk of the 98 rmb Open Bar. But I have to say I have had too many good memories (also bad ones) from this club to not mention it here. This was the place I first ever got really drunk at, this was the place I first had a dancing threesome with (straight) guys, this was the place I first started to enjoy electronical music. The soundsystem is great, some of the DJ's they bring in are also great, the layout of this club is also great, the location is great, etc. Despite all the bad things you have heard about this place, this is an all time favourite and you haven't experienced Shanghai's nightlife for real if you haven't been to this place. No, there are not ONLY underaged kids, also some handsome 28 years old ;)
TheOtherGirl's Top3
1. Logo: The place that I always seem to end up returning to. Recently-ish refurbished (not sure how I feel about the new look) its somewhere I like to have cheap drinks, see friends (who obviously being like minded people are regulars of this place), and dance. Very friendly crowd and a good mix of Expats and Locals. There is a pretty cool Japanese community here in Shanghai. There are a bunch of Japanese "Ragstas" you'll see here getting high at Logo's weekly reggae and dubstep night called ONE LOVE. The boss Taipei who you'll see sitting at the bar handling the cash is a pretty interesting guy if you ever feel like a chat. Logo is small, at times its dead but when there is a good party or no where else to go it seems to be where the afteparty is. There or the Shelter. If any of you decide to check it out and arent too impressed dont worry. Ladies there is an adult shop next door and for the boys there is a "pink light" hairdressers on the other side.
2. YingYang: Another favourite of mine. Its one of the oldest running bars in Shanghai. Back in the 90s it was a very popular club but alas the downstairs club venue is now a gallery space after being closed off for many years. For good reasonably priced drinks with friends, a dark relaxed atmosphere when night falls. Also for the free drinks and funny conversation from Kenny the laoban after a night of antics and not wanting to sleep.If you are looking for somewhere to dance or with good music this is NOT it, its for good conversation with friends.
3. C's: Shopgirl insisted I came up with a third. So I'm forcing this one out. I guess I would say C's. Its underground, very rundown, there is writing all over the walls and yet it still is very charming. Students love this place and when they have the Antidote Parties this place is packed with a good crowd. Its unpretentious unlike many places on the Bund and you don't have to dress up.
Labels: Party
posted by Shopgirl at 2:20 AM
11 Comments:
THIS blog is boring.
You all suck.
Blah.
dont read then? loser.
Where are the pics of thatothergirl? i bet she isnt nearly as cute as you, hence the absence of pic
Even though Anonymous #1 was being a prick and I disagree with him about the blog, I find his comment strangely amusing.
I think both lists are good, Shopgirl for nice places that aren't "too" pretentious, and The Other Girl for cool places to chill out without having to watch others trying to be "seen" yet still act to cool for the bar\club at the same time.
Nanjinged: I wouldnt say I acted too cool for the bar/club. I tend to just have a good time. Dancing till im covered in sweat and making sure that im adequately inebriated.
From time to time i went out with Shopgirl and she said i was bad influence. Im pretty sure one of the first times she was TOO drunk it was with me.
Nanjinged: I wouldnt say I acted too cool for the bar/club. I tend to just have a good time. Dancing till im covered in sweat and making sure that im adequately inebriated.
From time to time i went out with Shopgirl and she said i was bad influence. Im pretty sure one of the first times she was TOO drunk it was with me.
Yeah, #1 is a hardcore loser. #1 has no life, can't believe he reads a website called shipgirlsshanghai. What a loser. Get a life #1!!!
othergirl, I just meant your list had places that seemed less likely to have people acting pretentious and self important, all too common in Shanghai clubs. Like the 45 year old businessman who thinks the flight to shanghai has somehow morphed him into looking like Brad Pitt, or the Shanghainese girl that thinks that because she slept with some married German guy the weekend before she is now the 2008 Coco Chanel from Shanghai BaoBei...
nanjinged, i agree with you to some point. but sometimes it can be fun to dress up and go to fancy places :)
besides to be honest, i have never really dressed up for any parties in shanghai, just my regular partyclothes and some black eyeshadow and Im done mama
definitely pictures of theothergirl please, totally naked apart from shoppers' fur vest
apparently u ain't kinda gal who really in SH nite life.
those places on ur TOP list r kinda worst to us. u should get some cooler places.
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