Been there | Tips http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. Zero Zero http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22427 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22427 The blloku area http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22410 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22410 Hotellet http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22167 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22167 Mama bar http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22163 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22163 Bar 442 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21954 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21954 Cheap bars in Shanghai (pt 3) http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21948
The low profit margins don't mean that corners are cut though, as the service is spot on, French-style bar food (Croque Monsieur, creme brulee) is delicious and the XinTianDi branch has great live music on Wednesday nights.

Classy on the cheap with a loyal following.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21948 Cheap bars in Shanghai (pt 2) http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21933
The music is a lot better than the service, and there are screens showing random TV channels everywhere you look, but it's hard to argue when Fish and Chips cost 10RMB a plate.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21933 Cheap bars in Shanghai (part 1) http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21932 Open until the last person leaves, students and expats rolling dice together over classic Hip-Hop, occasional left-field club nights (check out Antidote or Brown Nylon Suit), 10RMB beer, 20RMB whiskey.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21932 Lapa 40 Graus http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21542 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21542 Le Truskel http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21377 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21377 The Banana Bar http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21366 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21366 For an African vibe go to La Pirogue http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16119
Admire the eye-catching wall murals while you choose from the bar’s range of powerful cocktails, some with intriguing 'secret ingredients' (I can recommend the mojito - in moderation!)!

Soak up the friendly atmosphere, and for one night at least you can leave northern France behind and be transported to a faraway land!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16119 Late night jazz http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16083
It'll be a hit with anyone who loves Art Deco, cozy drinking holes, live jazz, fab cocktails and an eclectic mix of people enjoying themselves.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16083 The wild Bois de Cambre http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16070 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16070 Trip to the eastern docklands http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15957
Marvel at the Dutch way of designing cities, take a guided tour & weep for the UK.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15957 Friday night in Amsterdam http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15940 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15940 Pubs and clubs http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3273 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3273