Shanghai Dolly, Singapore's longest-running and largest live Mandopop music venue nightclub will shut its doors at Clarke Quay at the end of the week, said its managing director Gordon Foo.

British comedian Bill Bailey will perform as scheduled on Saturday (April 14), the club's final night, as part of his Asian tour.

Mr Foo said business was affected by the shortening of liquor licensing hours in Clarke Quay to curb drunken behaviour, with sales falling by about 30 per cent since the rules were implemented in 2013.

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After a decade as Singapore's longest-running and largest live Mandopop music venue, nightclub Shanghai Dolly will shut its doors at Clarke Quay at the end of the week, its managing director Gordon Foo told The Straits Times.

After a decade as Singapore's longest-running and largest live Mandopop music venue, nightclub Shanghai Dolly will shut its doors at Clarke Quay at the end of the week, its managing director Gordon Foo (pictured, left) told The Straits Times.

Built as a one-stop destination for Chinese entertainment by nightlife king Dennis Foo, it houses three bars, a live music hall and a restaurant. He handed over operations of the club to his son Gordon in 2014.

The younger Mr Foo said business was affected by the shortening of liquor licensing hours in Clarke Quay to curb drunken behaviour, with sales falling by about 30 per cent since the rules were implemented in 2013.

Partygoers at Mandopop club Shanghai Dolly in Clarke Quay.

It was the largest venue showcasing Mando- and Cantopop songs.

Former Singapore idol Emilee Kang performing at Shanghai Dolly in 2010.

Performers at Mandopop club Shanghai Dolly in 2015.

The cabaret-style club along River Valley Road has hosted local and foreign entertainers over the years, including well-known artists such as Taiwanese singer Rainie Yang and homegrown singer Tanya Chua.

British comedian Bill Bailey will perform as scheduled on Saturday (April 14), the club's final night, as part of his Asian tour.

The club owes millions in loans to its holding company, CityBar Holdings, which operates Shanghai Dolly as well as St James Power Station.

A performance at Shanghai Dolly in 2009, the year it opened.

In a Facebook post on Monday (April 9), it thanked supporters of the club. 

"From 9th - 14th April, we’ll be holding our last party for the whole week. All bottles will be going for 40% discount...From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support and all the memories we’ve shared," the post read.

Dancers and singers during a performance in 2013.

Topless hunks dancing on the bar top during Ladies’ Night in 2014.

A Shanghai Dolly artist performing in 2014.

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Shanghai Dolly, Singapore's longest-running and largest live Mandopop music venue nightclub will shut its doors at Clarke Quay at the end of the week, said its managing director Gordon Foo. British comedian Bill Bailey will perform as scheduled on Saturday (April 14), the club's final night, as part of his Asian tour. Mr Foo said business was affected by the...

Shanghai Dolly nightclub to shut its doors after almost a decade