I quite like Xiu. First off, it's a really great-looking bar. I started coming for their ladies night which are always packed. On Thursdays, if you are young and female and come with other females, then I wouldn't worry too much because you can walk straight in but otherwise, you might want to try and get there before 11pm to avoid the line. It can take some effort to order a drink or call over a waiter.

I finally went to Xiu not on ladies night, a Wednesday night, and to my surprise it was still pretty happening and had a good male-female ratio. The people there are quite pretentious...but usually its pretentious people being friendly, if that makes sense. I always manage to have a few interesting conversations with complete strangers there. Actually, I can't ever remember not having a good time at Xiu.

Now if only they would get rid of the live band...

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Update. I have to revise this review and move it down to 1 star. This place has just gotten insanely packed. The staff last time were very very rude, it was literally impossible to get a drink. One of my friends was so angry at the treatment she received there, she vowed never to go back there again. The terrace is much nicer at Q bar and I don't have to put up with stupid crap. Xiu's just gotten unbearable.