Archaeology

Shanghai


Not to be confused with the clothing brand, this cocktail lounge-cum-speakeasy is hidden behind a grey facade on the corner of North Shaanxi Rd. It's a classy affair, dimly lit with shiny marble floors and tables, plus velvety seats and shelves stacked with textbooks. Cocktails are good, but not amazing; the medium price point reflects this.


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