Malone's - the veteran American hang-out
I've heard of Malone's from various guy friends when I first got here. It's your typical burger/pool/darts/bar place that was probably an oasis for expats before Shanghai had many western establishments. The managers do a good job making everyone feel at home and they have a lot of regulars. The clientele tends to be an older crowd (upper 30's-40's). The place, though, really needs an update --- it reeks of stale smoke, which is very unattractive for brunch visits. Also the food can use some refinement and touch-up --- other newer diners have much more interesting and tastier offerings. I guess guys go there as a regular hangout place so food is not the point.
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Tags: bar, diner, pool
