A new, densely-clustered housing project for ‘young talent’ has opened in Futian District’s ever-lively Shuiwei Village, and with it has arrived a slew of tiny cafes, shops, restaurants and bars.
V Bar may be one of the most prominent, if only because its white neon sign is visible from the street. Like the other new attractions, it’s small – very small – although an outdoor patio and second floor help make up for it.
According to the head bartender, what sets V apart is its reasonable pricing. And with imported beers priced at RMB25-50 a bottle, basic cocktails going for RMB45, and snacks under RMB30, the bar does outperform its Coco Park peers.
Just don’t expect a dance floor, though V does have a bouncy EDM-pop soundtrack and dice games.
Most customers opt to hang out on the comfy bar seats, however, or smoke and talk outside. Special drinks on offer are similarly chill, from a Corona-tequila mix flavored with lime and salt to the mild, toffee-tasting ‘prince on a white horse,’ also made with beer – both RMB68.
Having only been open for over a month, V Bar’s wine menu is still under development during our visit, although we do sample a sweet Italian red that’s very sippable.
As we make our way through the menu, well-groomed bartenders flit back and forth among the 20 or so customers, many of whom live nearby. It’s a fairly slow weekday night, but then again the area is brand-new.
There’s plenty of potential for growth, both for the ‘talent’ living in brightly-colored apartments above and the promising food, drink and other small businesses below.
Price: RMB25-68 a drink
Who’s going: Shuiwei locals, young talent
Good for: chilling out cheaply, people-watching
Nearest metro: Fumin (Exit D), 10 minutes
See listing for V Bar.
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