A banquet at the Albert Park Hotel’s restaurant Happy Valley.
A banquet at the Albert Park Hotel’s restaurant Happy Valley.Simon Schiff

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There’s plenty going on behind this historic facade. Frothies and footy in the front bar. Feasts of Peking duck,dumplings and dan dan noodles from in-house Chinese restaurant Happy Valley. And ritzy cocktails throughout. Despite flashes of glam and an atrium flooding the entire place with natural light,the vibe is unpretentious. A true art.

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