Do you feel drained by the ol’ 9am-9pm routine (let’s face it, this is Shenzhen)? We sure do, which is why we were delighted to recently discover Matches Cocktail & Whisky, a fun new cocktail spot in Futian with a dope terrace and great views.
Tucked inside the Jinrun building, which is located about three minutes’ walk from Chegongmiao Metro Station, Matches Cocktail & Whisky is owned by Chris Wong, a businessman involved in the medical industry by day and a bar proprietor by night. Deeply aware of the stressful lives that office workers lead, he aims to provide visitors with an escape from the monotony of big city life.
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The interior of the bar boasts a distinctly Japanese touch, and, after entering the space, we grabbed a seat and began perusing the menu, which includes over 10 house specialties, along with a host of classic cocktails, whiskeys, wines and shots.
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With soothing tropical house music setting the tone, we decided to start our boozy escapade off with the chanshi yu, or ‘rain in the season of cicadas’ (RMB98), a whiskey-based cocktail made with homemade passion fruit puree, pineapple juice, lemon juice and Angostura bitters. While we found the beverage Frankenstein-ish, we reckon fans of fruit-laden drinks won’t be disappointed.
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To strike a balance, we then sampled the classic pina colada (RMB88), a beverage from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico that arrived in a tall glass garnished with foliage and a lime. The beverage was creamy and cool, and lived up to our high expectations for Caribbean cocktails.
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While Chegongmiao is not short on trendy bars, Matches is all about chill vibes and beautiful cityscapes. Try it, we know you’ll like it.
Price: RMB88-108
Who’s going: tired office workers, friends, lovers
Good for: cozy vibes, soothing music, whiskey-based cocktails
Nearest Metro: Chenggongmiao (Exit C), 5 minutes’ walk
Open daily, 7pm-2am. See listing for Matches Cocktail & Whisky.
[Cover image by Bryan Grogan/That's]
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