Saturday, April 3, 2010

Lobster Bar and Grill



Another long overdue review which should have been posted way back in December 2009. I just never got around to it for various reasons. On this cold evening a few of us simply wanted to sit back and relax after a long day of work. I never really liked December or Christmas for that matter. As the end of the year approaches, people often evaluate their New Year's resolution made at the beginning of the year. For some odd reasons, people often discuss what they have achieved but rarely what they failed to achieve. Missed resolutions are often treated as new ones for the upcoming new year, roll over to the next so to speak. I am guilty of such act with my so-called diet plans. I think we should all focus on the missed objectives and try to complete them so to make room for new ones! That's just what I think and I hope to achieve that this year as well!



Tugged away in the corner inside the Island Shangari-la hotel, Lobster Bar has become (so far) one of my favorite places for live music, ranks after Salon de Ning of course.



Their selection of cocktails was alright with an extensive collection of Macallan Single Malt whisky which includes the 1970 vintage.



This brings me to my next point concerning their service. First of all, the staff which took our order was not familiar with the cocktail menu, he has to peek over to LOOK at the menu to see which one we were referring to. Secondly, I was repeatedly being recommended the rare collection of Macallan whisky, especially the vintage collection. At the end I just ordered the Macallan 12 years. I don't like to be pushed so stop pushing me in to ordering the expensive set please!



As I mentioned, it was the live music which attracted me to return, definitely not the service. If they change the band, I might have to say pass to this place unless service is improved.

Likes:
  • Great live band
  • Great collection of Macallan Single Malt Whisky
Dislikes:
  • Staff needs to get more familiar with the drinks menu
  • Rather pushy in promoting their Macallan collection
Avg Spending: HKD 100 - 200 per person

Lobster Bar and Grill
6/F, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place,
88 Queensway, Admiralty
Tel: 2820 8560
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/hongkong/islandshangrila/dining/restaurant/lobsterbarandgrill


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