This Hong Kong import, designed by Philippe Stark, Volar brings
one of the best liquor selections and some of the best trained
bartenders to the Shanghai scene. What's more, all is exclusively
at Volar and the prices are to match.
One thing to note about this place is that, although sometimes a
bit intimidating, Volar throws sweet parties and more importantly
they have great bartenders. It upholds a members only plus guests
door policy.
For people who need something more than "a beer" or "a drink",
Volar is great simply because the bartenders have a clue. When the
upstairs bar at Volar is not so crowded, it's nice to sip on a Long
Dragon while lounging on one of Philippe Starck's black pony
armchairs.
Bar-goers may expect nothing but la creme de la creme of
Shanghai's local and foreign crowd in a very cool interior.
(City Weekend January 25, 2008)