The Glamour Bar Grows Up …

(Shanghai, June 20, 2006) -- M on the Bund's lounge, The Glamour Bar, has grown up … and is moving into its own dedicated space. In late June, Shanghai’s most glamorous “bar for grown-ups” will move to a larger space on the 6th floor of No 5, The Bund, just one floor below its current location.

Our growth mirrors Shanghai’s,” says Michelle Garnaut, proprietor of M Restaurants, who opened the Glamour Bar in 2001. “As the city grows -- and grows more sophisticated -- there is an increasing demand for both a more sophisticated bar, and for the cultural events we organize and host at the Glamour Bar.”

The Look
The 6th floor space, which overlooks the Huangpu River and the Bund, will once again feature the stylish work of designers Debra Little and Roger Hackworth, who designed both M on the Bund and the original 7th floor Glamour Room interiors. “Our new Glamour Bar won’t be a replica of the Glamour Room,” says Michelle, “but you’ll be able to tell they are siblings.” The 7th floor Glamour Room will now be used exclusively for dining, with more space for an even more luxurious dining experience.

As they did with M on the Bund, Little and Hackworth will restore the interior to create a modern take on the original. The new Glamour Bar features handpainted murals by Chinese contemporary artists, a stunning oval chrome bar, plenty of mirrors – and, of course, that famous view.

Some things will stay the same: the sophisticated ambience and expertly crafted classic drinks, for example. But some things will change: there’ll be a new bar menu, with a bigger and better cocktail list, more wines by the glass, and a very glamorous Champagne Bar.

More Space, More Happenings
With growing audiences and demand for the Glamour Bar cultural programs, the Glamour Bar General Manager Ellen Turner is particularly pleased that the new space will also allow for the expansion of the cultural programs. “We'll have improved sound, staging and lighting systems, which will really enhance our programs,” says Ellen, “and with space to accommodate 200 people, we will be able to comfortably accommodate larger audiences in the elegant way that is the Glamour Bar signature.”

The Glamour Bar programs include “Live at the Glamour Bar”, a season of late night music, from jazz, to cabaret and even the occasional DJ. There are also “Incidental Sundays”, an eclectic collection of almost anything cultural, including the annual Shanghai International Literary Festival, hosted at the Glamour Bar every March, with smaller literary events throughout the year.

The Glamour Bar
Address: 6/F, 20 Guangdong Lu (by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu - The Bund)
Phone: 6350 9988
Cards Accepted: All Major
Nearest Metro: Middle Henan Road