After a long day of shopping in the famous brand name stores that dot the Bund, those dresses are screaming to be let out of their bags for their debut. You start to wonder if there is a bar elegant enough to match your shiny new dress and unparalleled shopping savvy. The Salon de Ning at Peninsula Shanghai has the whole package. No loud music pounding in your ear or smoke blurring your eyesight. You don’t need to shout to be heard here; your new clothes will do the talking. The Salon de Ning shimmers in classic décor of the 1930s and the soft music signifies nothing but class.

Named after the celebrated hostess famous for her global travelling and socialite life, Salon de Ning nostalgically relives the era of Madam Ning when Shanghai was known as the Paris of the Orient. The sophisticated night spot, based on a traditional Shanghainese “Shikumen”, is where east meets west, where Chinese and international influences fuse into a stylish mélange of culture reflecting the glamour of old Shanghai.

The world-renowned Japanese bartender mixes up cocktails with elegant dexterity, while the DJ tones down the music to match the ambience of the venue. Get cozy on the sofa with a glass of Ning Royal and let the tender music soothe you. Would the night be more perfect?

BF, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near the Bund. Tel: 2327 6731 Website www.peninsula.com