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PRICE RANGE
$4.00 – $39.00
CUISINES
Bar, Contemporary, Pub, Wine Bar
Meals
Dinner
features
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Shanghai Lils has finally found its home. This 1930's Asian fusion Jazz & Cocktail lounge will tick all your boxes. Great tunes, vibrant staff, elegant decor and exquisite cocktails and live music 9pm - 12am everynight. Out the back we have another bar, Opium den which is one of Auckland's best kept secrets. Both bars are avaliable for hire for private functions.
PRICE RANGE
$4.00 – $39.00
CUISINES
Bar, Contemporary, Pub, Wine Bar
Meals
Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Live Music
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Ian
Torquay1678 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
Back in Aotearoa after an absence of 12 months to find Shanghai Lils is now Bamboo Tiger. It will always be Shanghai Lils. Why tamper with a very long established brand? That said as a whole unchanged with the gloriously camp decor and it's fantastic that Billy still here on the piano on a Friday and Saturday evening. Remembered by Russell still doing his high kicks on the dancefloor!
Written 11 January 2020
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Acineto
Auckland Central24080 contributions
Sept 2019 • none
The place has been renamed to Bamboo Tiger. The decor inside was quite spectacular. We had the Opium Den area in the back which was quite nice, even having its own bar. Space was a bit cramped but nice. I wasn't able to stay around for the drink though but was told they were nice.
Written 10 October 2019
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JPJ
Auckland274 contributions
Mar 2019 • friends
peppy place, quite a variety of demographic.great staff, impeccable service, live music was brilliant and great decor
Written 7 April 2019
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K H
Te Awamutu6 contributions
Nov 2018 • solo
My first time on K road, my first time in Shanghai Lils.
It was amazing, both staff and customers were so very friendly.
Everyone chatted with me including the staff, who were extremly busy, but still made time to give a personal touch.
Cocktails were delicious, my favourite was the pornstar, I had too many, laughing.
Music was easy listening and trendy and the volume still allowed conversation, which is great.
I asked the bar manager for assistance in getting a taxi, he took me under his wing, ensuring I was safely in the taxi, Thankyou so very much, your concern and effort on my behalf was very much appreachiated.
Written 10 November 2018
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David L
Auckland12 contributions
Sept 2018 • family
The food and drink were excellent. While I only had drunk 2 glasses of red wine I managed to forget where I had parked my car and ended up taking a taxi home at a cost of $90. We found it easily the next day.
Written 19 September 2018
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zbmcl
Auckland12 contributions
Jan 2018 • none
Iconic venue with good music led by Billy Farnell on piano and usually with a vocalist. Friendly and competent staff
Written 21 January 2018
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Lisa H
Brisbane651 contributions
Dec 2017 • friends
Good variety of patrons, friendly staff & decor suited the name of the bar.
Was only there for 2 drinks but would definitely go back again.
Written 31 December 2017
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Gary Neil D
Auckland42 contributions
May 2017 • friends
A mixed crowd with a pleasant atmosphere. Friday and Saturday there is a piano and some jazz blues playing. Lovely little semi-private seating areas.
Written 23 May 2017
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Walter White
Auckland85 contributions
May 2017 • business
If you love a place with atmosphere and live music , here it is. Fantastic new location and comfortable sitting in almost 1930s China town high society. Put on your best threads and rock on along !
Written 5 May 2017
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HarryYoung
Auckland24 contributions
Mar 2017 • couples
Bigger and better than Ponsonby Road, but the same smooth friendly vibe. Jazzy and fun. Gay and gay friendly, all ages, inclusive.
Written 30 March 2017
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SVHWOS
Brisbane22 contributions
Sept 2016 • friends
Love this place. Amazing atmosphere and staff!! Best night out!!! Definitely recommend this place to catch up with friends for a fun night.
Written 14 September 2016
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GrantHay
Auckland530 contributions
Feb 2016 • none
Called in for a drink after dinner and listened to some very mellow live music. The cocktails were nice and we enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere
Written 21 February 2016
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247Travel
Auckland143 contributions
Jan 2015 • couples
Shanghai Lils has moved from Parnell back to Ponsonby. A very modest menu is available but the focus is now squarely on delicious cocktails and great swing jazz. As such this is now a bar and music venue.
The band is led by the legendary Billy Farnell, still playing well into his eighties. They have a range of female vocalists but the sound and feel is always great. The maitre D, Russell, makes sure every guest is welcomed and he has decorated the bar beautifully with wonderful Chinese lanterns and lush fabrics.
The bar opens late afternoon and closes very late in the early hours of the morning.
The crowd is always eclectic, the cocktails top notch and the music superb. Thee really isn't anything not to like.
Written 1 January 2015
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zulu191919
San Francisco10 contributions
Nov 2014 • couples
this place is full of class and the owners are super cool. its such a unique place and has a great style. the food and drinks are great and you will not be dissapointed.
Written 16 November 2014
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Leila
Auckland89 contributions
Jul 2013 • friends
If you love Jazz and live music- you should definitely visit Shanghai Lils. Very unique oriental atmosphere, nice menu for both food and drinks. Nice outdoor seating space and great LIVE music!!!
Written 30 May 2014
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