It's a hip lil' rollerskating rink called, succinctly, "RIINK." More like a rink-plus-cocktails-plus-bar bites place. You've got to give it up; it's unique, it's ballsy, it's a nice idea, it's not an EDM-trap club or a whiskey bar. The general dimensions are the same as
Inferno, but the stage has been replaced with the skates and lockers. The entire floorspace is given over to skating space, with a raised lounge seating area at the side. Neon lights and a sort of '80s Tron vibe. A circular DJ booth sits in the center of the skating area, which is not very big, but big enough for casual roller skaters (whether kids, adults or themed pajama party attendees). Four-wheel skate rentals are around 50rmb, for as long as you like. Sizes go up to 46s. Cocktails are funky, fruity, rum-based concoctions, lots of home-made infusions, and some Tiki-types. Price point's 50rmb-60rmb or so. The concerns behind it are a pretty diverse team of F&B regulars: Ting Ting (of
Roxie and previous occupant Inferno), hottie Bund mixologist Geo (
The Captain, formerly
Unico), and ubiquitous menu Macgyver-er Austin Hu (
Diner,
Madison Kitchen), with the latter two handling cocktails and bar bites respectively.