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If you were in Shanghai from 2010 to 2017, you might have graced the doors of The Apartment. The NYC SoHo-inspired lounge/restaurant was a go-to for cocktails and dance parties. It closed in 2017 after seven years on Yongfu Lu.

Well, The Apartment has made a comeback, and has reopened on Huaihai Zhong Lu. Plus, they have some sweet soft opening deals.

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The Apartment is a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai.

Inside The Apartment

Part lounge, part club, part restaurant, The Apartment takes residence on Huaihai Zhong Lu, on the second floor above the Popeyes flagship.

It aims to be more laid back than other clubs and has ample room on the floor for those with dancing shoes on.

The Apartment is a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai.

The main room is mostly lounge space sectioned off with a Gallery, an elevated platform for VIP seating, a long bar, a “Conservatory” for early evening dining, and a terrace. There’s also a private room aka the “Study Room” with a small terrace.

The Apartment is a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai.
The Apartment is a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai.
The Apartment is a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai.
The Apartment is a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai.
The Apartment is a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai.

For entertainment, they’ve kept the hallmark baby grand piano (the old location had one) for performances, which will also include jazz, Latin music, and house and guest DJs.

The Food: What’s On The Menu

The Apartment is currently in soft opening, but they will have a full menu of internationally inspired dishes. They also have wood oven-fired pizzas, a staple of the original.

The Apartment is a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai.

On the menu are snacks and appetizers aka finger foods for the drinking crowd, but also salads and soups, pizzas and burgers, alongside steaks and whole roasted chickens.

Food at The Apartment, a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Holy Smoked Tomato Soup (¥48) – Cold smoked whole tomatoes with rosemary, garlic and thyme with parmesan and scallion oil. Very smoky and aromatic.
Food at The Apartment, a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Squid Hugs Seaweed (¥68) – Lightly battered fried squid with wakame seaweed and seaweed aioli.
Food at The Apartment, a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
These are Flautas, a popular Mexican street food. These are crispy corn rolls wrapped around pork belly (¥68), served atop pico de gallo with fresh cheese, dollops of avocado mousse and chipotle, and pickled onions. Great drinking food.
Skewers at The Apartment, a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Chicken Spears (¥68) – Juicy chicken thighs marinated in mirin and ponzu and seasoned with adobo spices (paprika, garlic, vinegar).
Burgers at The Apartment, a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
The Apartment Burger (¥88) – Beef patty with crispy house-cured bacon, garlic aioli, cheese, tomato, lettuce and pickled onions.
Sliders at The Apartment, a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
“Bite Me” Sliders (¥58) – Get the burger in slider form.

The Drinks: Easy To Drink Cocktails

They have a full cocktail menu of all the staples plus classic cocktails with a modern twist. All ingredients and syrups for the cocktails are freshly made. These are easy to drink, fun, and lively cocktails. They’re not reinventing the wheel here, but it’s a good balancing act of variety and affordability— cocktails start at ¥78.

Cocktails at The Apartment, a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Chocolate Martini (¥78) – Vodka, Baileys, light cream and Valrhona chocolate. By far a favorite.
Cocktails at The Apartment, a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Cinnamon Southside (¥78) – Gin, fresh mint leaves, lime juice and cinnamon syrup.
Cocktails at The Apartment, a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Deal But No Deal (¥88) – Bourbon whisky, honey syrup, yellow Chartreuse, lemon juice and angostura bitters.
Cocktails at The Apartment, a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
The Huaihai Road Margarita (¥78) – Tequila Reposado, elderflower syrup, green apple juice, passion fruit juice and lime juice.
Cocktails at The Apartment, a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Raspberry Fizz (¥88) – Gin, cream, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, rose water and egg white.

Other drinks include Heineken (¥48), house wines (¥68), and the requisite bottles of liquor.

On-Going Promotions

Gossip Ladies’ Night: Every Thursday from 9-11pm, FREE free-flow sparkling wine or Spritzer for all ladies.

For soft opening, The Apartment is offering 40% off all house pours, house wine, and selected beer, every Monday to Friday from 5-8pm. There’s also 20% off all food from 5pm-late every day. These will continue until Grand Opening.

The Apartment, a lounge-bar/nightlife spot located on Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Special Deals for Nomfluence Readers

Deals below are valid from now until August 1 when you book via the link below.

  • First drink FREE for readers from 5-8pm every day. Limited to one per person.
  • Complimentary sliders with any drink purchase. (Limited to one order of complimentary sliders per booking.)

Click here to BOOK your seat now!

*Additional images provided by The Apartment.

The Apartment
Address: 2/F, 160 Chengdu Nan Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu 成都南路160号2楼, 近淮海中路
Tel: 63360386
Hours: 5pm-late