District 8

Great decor! You feel like you have walked into the streets of China.
It does not feel like an RSL location at all.
The drink selection here is great, and quite cheap.
The bar is open late, so great for late night drinks with friends.

District 8 sits somewhere between a very flashy food court and a hawker-style market – with better booze and bathrooms. Take it all in with a meandering journey around the full 2000 square meters, and assess where you’d like to park – there are 600 seats to choose from. It's an assault to the senses as you stroll down their leafy green avenues, with colour, texture and lighting all used to good effect!

Above your head you’ll see a cacophony of hanging birdcages complete with a chirping soundscape that took me straight back to the flower and bird market in Shanghai. There are also rows of beautiful yellow and blue lanterns, and a virtual overhead river made up of bright red hanging timbers. Think of it as ...read more