At the helm of The Ritz Bar & Lounge is Nariman Abdullayev, director of beverages and head mixologist at The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai.

His impressive portfolio includes time spent behind the bar at luxury hotels such as JW Marriott Absheron Baku, The Meydan Dubai, Armani Hotel at Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab , and his tenure with the esteemed Zuma restaurant group, which took him to Dubai, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Phuket and New York.

About The Ritz Bar & Lounge

The Ritz Bar & Lounge at The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai promises to be a first call for global travelers and Shanghai’s fashionable set. Inspired by the glamorous decades of the 1920s and '30s in Shanghai, the lounge is decorated in gem tones of soft turquoise and jade with seductive glints of deep bronze and gold.

The Ritz Bar & Lounge is styled for different moods and occasions from early morning until late evening. During the day, guests can enjoy breakfast, light lunches and the Ritz-Carlton afternoon tea. In the evening, the sound of cocktail shakers and music by DJ Nikki create the perfect setting for guests to relax after a long day.