Where to Watch the US Presidential Election in Shanghai
By William Lee
Has Crooked Hillary done enough to succesfully rig the election, or will Donald 'Small Hands' Trump upset the pollsters and grab victory by the George W?
The long drawn out battle between quite possibly two of the least popular presidential candidates the campaign trail has ever known is reaching its thrilling conclusion on November 8 (or November 9 in China). The polls are close and showing signs of narrowing, the only certainty right now is that you’re going to want a (big) drink to hand for when it all goes down.
Whether Democrat blue makes you see red or if you think the nation's right is just wrong - get down to one of these spots and witness history in the making.
The Shed
The Shed is a no-frills sports bar with cheap drink prices and they will begin their coverage from 8am. There will be a breakfast menu on offer.
The Shed, 698 Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Kangding Lu.
The Hop Project
"It's basically going to be me apologizing for my country from 7am," says bar manager Mike of The Hop Project, which will broadcasting coverage from 7am. Breakfast and coffee will be available for those who don't want to enter the new world on an empty stomach/need some lining for the session as they drink the pain away. Ned Kelly's famous Tuesday night quiz (currently being held here while Camel Puxi undergoes renovations) will have a presidential theme next week too, so make sure you know your Roosevelt from your Roosevelt.
The Hop Project, 372 Dagu Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu.
The Camel (Pudong)
The Camel's Pudong branch has 17 large screens spread out over two floors, so it should be pretty easy to find a good spot to watch the results. Bring sunglasses to avoid potential overexposure to glaring a fake tan. The usual happy hour deals will be available from 4-8pm.
The Camel (Pudong), 116 Weifang Xi Lu, by Pudong Nan Lu.
The American Chamber of Commerce Shanghai
Entrance will be RMB100 for members, RMB150 for a member company employee and RMB250 for non-members. They will be showing coverage from 8.00am to 12.00pm. Coffee and pastries will be provided.
The American Chamber of Commerce, AmCham Shanghai Conference Center Suite 568, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Lu West.
Liquid Laundry
Coverage will start at 7.30 am and entrance will be RMB50. Included in the price is your choice of coffee or OJ, along with a selection of pastries. RSVP for the event here - electionwatch2016@yahoo.com.
Liquid Laundry, 2/F, Kwah Center, 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Donghu Lu.
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