The Thousands

For the last few months the rumour mill has been buzzing with whispers of a new bar opening in the city. A few were privy to the finer details of this establishment but most of us were left to curiously peek into vacant properties, hoping to catch a glimpse of whatever was about to pop up but seeing nothing but half bricked walls and building materials strewn about the place.

Then a few weeks ago information started circling the realms about Two Ships. Nestled underneath the Jade Monkey via an entrance next door, Two Ships is the place you always wished existed. A small, cosy, den-like atmosphere, with limited capacity (you’ll always have somewhere to sit and get served in a reasonable time!) where you can regale your friends with tales of the seven seas over a quiet beer or two. If you go there at the right time you’ll be able to check out all sorts of wonderful projections and art, or shout at your friend from the other side of a foosball table. Pretty neat!

If my memory of the opening night serves me well the dancers among us need not worry, it’s a good place for busting shapes. The joy of Two Ships is that it’s open till late, offering a perfect alternative for those who’d like to stay out after the gig, but don’t want to deal with a bunch of flashing lights messing up their vision.