Reviews

• • ksmcqueen
    April 8, 2013
    3 reviews
    3 stars: 1
    5 stars: 2
  • I went to Alei for the first time last weekend to see Funk Assembly. The show was awesome, and the venue is not a bad one for live music since the stage can be seen from most of the seeting areas and there's even some room for dancing. The place was well-enough interestingly decorated, comfortable furniture. I was shocked that a Qingdao cost 30 kuai. For comparison, it's 3.5 in the store, 12 at Moondog, Scandalous! The cocktail prices were actually not bad, 45 for a long island is perfectly reasonable. It was a busy night, what with the show and all, but it was still annoying to wait 15-20 minutes for each of my 2 drinks, especially since there were about 8 people behind the bar. Also, that shark tank is straight up depressing.

• • The Dudeson's
    April 8, 2013
    3 reviews
    3 stars: 1
    5 stars: 2
  • I had a chat with the owner or Alei, who proved his care about Alei's quality.

    In my opinion that deserves a review of my review.
    (Un)fortunately I was at the wrong time at the "RIGHT" place, which Alei is. The right place to lounge out and enjoy great drinks.

    Interior= fantastic
    staff = very nice

    We had a great time.

• • greeneyes
    March 30, 2013
    1 reviews
    5 stars: 1
  • Our all the bars in the last 10 months in Kunming this has to be the best.
    5 Star Service great selections very classy and comfortable - Had a New York Feel !!
    Nothing else like it in Kunming!

• • DanTheMan
    January 25, 2013
    46 reviews
    0 stars: 2
    1 star: 2
    2 stars: 1
    3 stars: 3
    4 stars: 8
    5 stars: 16
  • I'll echo the previous reviewer. A welcome addition the the Kunming scene that is posh without being ostentatious and serves genuine alcohol.

• • Mister H
    January 24, 2013
    3 reviews
    4 stars: 2
  • As the ad for this place mention, it is a posh place. Not the sort of place that I normally would enjoy, but I had fun at this place. There is a good deal to be made on the wine, something I don`t drink myself, but it`s a good deal anyway. The bartender makes good drinks and even if they don`t have it on the menu, they might make one anyway. The music is also not too loud, which is good for conversation.

• • Krismoonpie
    December 10, 2012
    4 reviews
    4 stars: 1
    5 stars: 3
  • Classy place with great drinks and good music. Good job!

• • 卡屯
    December 10, 2012
    1 reviews
    5 stars: 1

• • Natsymir
    October 16, 2012
    55 reviews
    0 stars: 1
    1 star: 3
    2 stars: 7
    3 stars: 16
    4 stars: 15
    5 stars: 10
  • Nice design and location, good menu, sweet live music and quite decent prices, very well worth a visit. (As to the remarks in my previous review, I've cleared that issue up with the owner and feel satisfied by his gracious reply). I will make re-visits later and update my review.

• • helface
    August 28, 2012
    7 reviews
    3 stars: 1
    4 stars: 3
    5 stars: 3
  • This place makes good drinks.

    After being in Kunming for 2+ months, you realize a good martini should never be taken for granted. Just make sure you're specific on what you want, especially when the bartender is a local.

    They had a couple of enjoyable live performances the first time I was there which usually succeeds in making me partial to a place.

    Not a big fan of the shark tank and the interior space, but did I mention they make good drinks.

• • cloudtrapezer
    August 25, 2012
    5 reviews
    5 stars: 1

  • Cool bar.

• • playful
    July 10, 2012
    1 reviews
    5 stars: 1
  • This is absolutely the most impressive bar/lounge in Kunming. The atmosphere is classy and relaxed. The bar has a huge selection including many things that cannot be found elsewhere in the city (large variety of scotch!), and it is staffed by one of the top award-winning mixologists in China! Snacks are excellent and prices are reasonable, especially the drink specials. Nothing else like it in Kunming!