Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Lazy Sunday Boozy Brunch at La Barra

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La Barra has reopened with new interiors and a slightly different concept. Click here for the venue listing.


La Barra has just launched a “Lazy Sunday Brunch” featuring Spanish-inspired brunch dishes and free-flow. Truffled eggs, grilled octopus, and a great free-flow deal.

La Barra – The Space

Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch.

Cocktail lounge La Barra is the sister venue of popular Mediterranean restaurant Bonica. Located upstairs of Bonica, the space has Spanish-Malaysian inspired décor, a nod to their co-founders heritage. It’s spacious and open with finishings of batik prints, tropical plants, rattan, and cobalt pottery and tiles. It’s very chic, to say the least.

Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch.

There are low wooden lounge tables in the inside-outside atrium space, a popular area for brunching due to the natural light from the sunroof, and more lounge seating around the corner for larger groups.

Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch.

There’s also a narrow terrace, one that will be fully utilized for brunch come warmer months.

What’s On The Menu

The Lazy Sunday Brunch starts at 1pm, and it’s boozy with two free-flow deals. As for the food, Chef Marco Chavez has a short and sweet menu of classed-up eggy staples and desserts in addition to La Barra’s regular evening menu of grilled skewers and tapas.

Here’s what to expect:

Eggs Benedict with Salmon (¥78) – Smoked salmon, spinach and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin. A classic brunch dish.
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Sunny Side Up with Bacon & Bread (¥68) in a sea of green and red salsa. Both salsas are excellent, and great for mopping up with their toasted sourdough bread.
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Truffled Scrambled Eggs with Mushrooms (¥98) – My favorite from the brunch menu. It’s a bowl of ultra fluffy, creamy scramble, an assortment of mushrooms, and shaved black truffle, served with crispy flatbread. It’s not something I’d want to share—it’s that good.
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Omelette (¥88) with cheese and roasted chorizo bits.
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Cream & Berries (¥48) – Yogurt ice cream with whipped cream and seasonal berries. A light, refreshing dessert to combat a heavy brunch.
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Pancakes (¥68) – Three pancakes layered with Nutella, banana, and cinnamon-seasoned banana mash.
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Hazelnut Bomb (¥72) – A petit bread pastry with hazelnut, filled with cream and chocolate.

Dishes from the regular menu lean towards tapas, which are great for sharing. Tack on a couple of those for the table. And there are also freshly shucked oysters.

Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Parmesan Crackers with Guacamole (¥88/three) – Chunky guacamole sandwiched between Parmesan cheese crackers.
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Spring Rolls (¥68/three) – Hibiscus flavored spring rolls with seasonal vegetables in a tangy dressing, served with a mildly spicy chili oil to dip. (Also vegan.)
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Tuna Tostadas (¥88/three) – Cubed pieces of tuna with chipotle aioli and avocado in crispy tostadas with green chilies and shallots. This is excellent.
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Octopus Skewers (¥128) – If you’ve had the octopus from Bonica, you know the caliber of their craft. These are charcoal grilled, served with a chili mayo. Excellent.
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Grilled Cucumber with Tahini (¥58)
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Oysters, ready for shucking.

Drinks situation

There are two free-flow packages available from 1pm-3:30pm.

The Premium Free-Flow (¥328) includes selected cava, red and white wine, frozen mezcal margaritas, Aperol Spritz, Bloody Mary, Moscow Mule, Botanist gin, and beer. The Luxury Free-Flow (¥528) includes all of the above plus Billecart-Salmon Brut Champagne.

Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Champers
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Frozen mezcal margaritas
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Botanist Gin cocktails
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
And even a build your own gin station.
Brunch in Shanghai: La Barra for free-flow brunch. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
And of course Bloody Marys, my favorite.


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