East Shore Live Jazz Cafe: Away from the Houhai chaos
I am not a fan of Houhai given its copycat bars, wailing crooners, and aggressive touts (on Lotus Lane), but I like a few places there, including La Baie des Anges.
I have added East Shore Jazz Cafe to that list. Maybe that’s because it is away from the action.
This is a cozy L-shaped spot with a sloped ceiling, a faux loft, a decor based on woods, plenty of candles, and, of course, live jazz on most nights. It offers an impressive panoramic view of Houhai that 1) makes the far-off gaudiness of the bar strips seem somewhat romantic and 2) would make it possible for a sniper with a quality scope to fire a few close warning shots should the touts get within 100 meters of the place (using paint pellets, of course).
The office-like black chairs are a bit uncomfortable and the place is so dim that a flashlight is needed to see the menu, but the scented candles, overall atmosphere, and the view are appealing.
Imported beers start at RMB35 for the likes of Hoegaarden, while a glass of wine starts at RMB30 for an Argentine Sauvignon Blanc from Michel Torino.
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