ELIZA
PLAYS: JAZZ COVERS OF POP MUSIC/ NU- DISCO
Eliza exudes a fashionable Shanghai vibe, and the combo of its cocktail bar, lounge and restaurant in one cosy space means the music literally takes centre stage, with a jazz band that covers Mando and English pop tunes, and a DJ (resident Aldrin) playing a mix of nu-disco, soul and funk. The conceptual “post-millennial Shanghai space” aims for the after-office crowd with great cocktail classics, and entices them to stay on with familiar Chinese dishes that have a twist to them ( kway teow with crab roe). Around 11pm, Aldrin’s killer beats get funkier until the wee hours.
And yes, there’s an actual model in a cheongsam here, playing the “Eliza” character. Follow her exploits on Instagram: @life_ as_ eliza
113 Telok Ayer Street