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The Fennel Lounge
ADDRESS:
217 Zhenning Lu,
near Dongzhu'anbang Lu
镇宁路217号,
近东诸安浜路
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CARDS:
Local and international cards accepted
Prices are per person, for an average meal, excluding alcohol:
$ - Under 50 rmb
$$ - 50-149 rmb
$$$ - 150-299 rmb
$$$$- 300-499 rmb
$$$$$ - 500 rmb and up
Editor's Description
Last updated: February 02, 2012
The Fennel Lounge is the latest concept from the people behind vaunted, but now defunct venue of local music and popular Shanghai hipster hangout, Anar. Fennel is a bit of an upgrade with list a Japanese style cocktail lounge serving molecular concoctions and exotic infusions as well as a full service restaurant serving contemporary mostly Italian cuisine.
4.5/5
Total user rating
based on 2 reviews
This is a great bar to hang out with friends for some drinks!
Services and Reservation: The waitresses and manager were very attentive and also they have some recommendation of food and drinks. We arrived there around 10:30 - I booked the table at 10:15 and requested the table near the stage. When we got there, the table were reserved exactly what I asked for; just in front of stage!
Quality of drinks: Most of drinks were good. I definately say above the average. We ordered Maitai, Zombie, Chinese Green Tea Sour, Chocolate Martiini, one hot cocktail, beer and Jin Tonic. Zombie was nice but not enough rum in it, Maitai was very fruity, Chocolate Martini was also nice but a bit too sweet. The Chinese Green Tea sour (sorry I forgot the exactly name of this cocktail but it's the 2nd one from the cocktail menu) was very nice! This cocktail served as Chinese tea pot and small tea cup; I highly recommend this cocktail. Don't forget to try hot cocktail which it was served with coffee cup, it was interesting!
Ambiance: It is a cozy place with small tables and sofa. It has live musical performance on the stage; The music style is a bit fusion with Chinese Musical instrument and acoustic guitar. People enjoy live music and some cocktails.
Food: We only tried the thin crust pizza which it was not even written on the menu. When we asked for some snacks or cheese platter, the manager recommended the pizza after he checked what ingredient was available at the kitchen. I heard the chicken pate was good but please not that it is not available any more, and also french fries. But you can always ask the manager, and he will make some pizza for you!
I definately go and have more drinks. I have tried 5 ~ 6 cocktails so far, and most of them were good. There are still many cocktails; so tempting to try more...
Jan 6th, 2012
DPage
Joined Sep/11
Posted 4 Reviews
From: Canadian
Service is really great - the manager watches and helps his team in the most gracious and attentive manner. Very nice layout with lots of seating options and relaxed/ modern vibe. We had salad, steak and pasta which were all soo good and perfectly spiced with great flavours - I would definitley go back just for the salad. Highly recommended!
Brand new Fennel cocktail lounge, hosts DJ Mia every Friday for a deep and slow bohemian session of Berlin and tribal minimal beats. Classy cocktails, smooth beats. No cover. Reservations recommended.
Daily at The Fennel Lounge
Fennel hosts their weekly fusion Gin & Tonic Night. Mixologist Ivan Sun prepares Gin & Tonics (Mango Butter, Pineapple Thyme, Spicy Thai Essence and Coriander), served in Balloon glasses. Artists iAmalam, a live-performance electronic duo create alternative mixes with ableton, guitar, percussion, synths, melodica and random playing with rare acoustic objects. Expect a groovy minimalist atmosphere. Runs from 9pm to 1am.
Every Wed at The Fennel Lounge
Every Thursday, Fennels hosts its "Ethnic Night" -- rotating creative cocktails paired with local musicians playing in Yunnan, Xinjiang, traditional Chinese, SE Asian, African, and South American styles. No Cover. Musicians start at 9pm.
Every Thu at The Fennel Lounge
Every Sunday Fennel presents jazz and cocktails. Each week a different Jazz era selection is selected, presenting some of the most memorable and significant artists of their age. Mixologist Ivan Sun crafts classic or modern whisky based cocktails, paired with the jazz melodies of the 20th Century. From 8pm until 2am. No entry fee.
Every Sun at The Fennel Lounge
acb1, Jan 05, 12
Charming new venue. The excellent staff are more than happy to offer a recommendation or two from the menu, which artfully mixes superbly done classics with a host of unique creations.
yulz555, Jan 05, 12
Fantastic little bar, went with a couple of friends – great, attentive service, love the low bar and interesting cocktails such as their fennel signature one.
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