To many punters out there, Mural is the place to be for getting boozed up on Friday night - its open bar Fridays have been very popular since it launched the city's first ever all-you-can-drink deal in the nightlife industry a few years ago. However, don't let that distract you from its elegant and somewhat mystic decor. Inspired by the ancient Mogao Caves in Gansu Province, this basement bar showcases rustic buddha statues, engraved calligraphy and fascinating Feitian (Flying Apsara) murals. The opium beds at the back of Mural (minimum charge required) are perfect for love birds or a group of friends.

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