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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.

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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.

Nomfluence Readers Deals

The deal below is valid from now until January 30, 2022 for Nomfluence readers when you book via the link below!

  • Get 10% off your food bill for Sunday brunch!

Click here to book now!


La Barra
Address: 2/F, No. 60, Building 5, 273 Jiaozhou Lu, near Xinzha Lu 胶州路273弄60号5号楼2楼, 近新闸路
Tel: 13817893357
Sunday Brunch: 1pm-3:30pm