Cotton's chilled-out villa atmosphere is also the place to go if you're not used to Chinese food and don't plan on becoming acclimated. They've done a good job of creating a pretty spot deep within the French Concession where foreigners can feel like they are in Any City. The outdoor dining area recently became a covered patio. Sunday brunch.
Cotton's chilled-out villa atmosphere is also the place to go if you're not used to Chinese food and don't plan on becoming acclimated. They've done a good job of creating a pretty spot deep within the French Concession where foreigners can feel like they are in Any...
JZ Club offers its patrons a little flavor of "old Shanghai." Dark and smoky with red lamps and quality jazz, the club packs 'em in on the weekends, so get there early. There is a large rooftop patio that not many know about - unfortunately sitting there means missing...
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Address36/F, Tower 2, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fu Cheng Lu,...
浦东香格里拉酒店, 富城路33号, 近陆家嘴西路
Phone6882 3636, 6882 8888 x 280
Jade on 36 is the flagship restaurant and bar of the luxe Shangri-La Hotel group's flagship hotel. Both, designed by NY bigshot Adam Tihany, are modern China, two steps removed -- the bar is enclosed on one side by an abstract hot pink and jade-colored jewel box and as...
Address32-33/F, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, near...
黄浦路199号, 外滩茂悦大酒店32-33楼 近武昌路
Phone6393 1234 ext 6348
VUE Bar atop the Hyatt on the Bund is a great place to sip on some after work cocktails, or lounge after a long Sunday Brunch. With amazing views of the Bund, wood interior and jacuzzi on the outdoor terrace, it's a beautiful and equipped place to enjoy a mellow night...
Address4/F, Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Nanjing...
中山东一路18号4楼, 近南京东路
Phone6323 8399
Located in the now famous Bund 18, this lounge bar caters to those who like to be seen as well as those who are not looking at sweating away their mascara. This place brings in some of the best lounge DJs from some of the best labels. Music, drinks, location and eye...
The Spot is a popular sports bar / restaurant catering to a diverse group of expats looking for food, drinks, bar games, and international sports on the TV. In terms of décor, it's slightly nicer and more spacious than other options for sports bars in Shanghai, and...
Sasha's serves a variety of American-esque foods, including some of the better pizza in Shanghai. Equally spacious indoor and outdoor portions of the restaurant. Cocktails rotate on a seasonal basis. Weekend brunch leaves something to be desired.
Address65/F, Le Royal Meridien Hotel, 789 Nanjing Dong...
南京东路789号， 上海世茂皇家艾美酒店64-66层， 近西藏路
Phone3318 9999
789 Nanjing lu Bar takes over the top 3 floors of Le Royal Meridien Shanghai with great views of the city. They are known for their signature cocktails as well as a large selection cigars for every occasion. Also enjoy their large wine list and weekly ladies night.
Address87/F, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Century Avenue, near Dongtai...
世纪大道88号 金茂大厦87楼, 近东泰路
Phone5049 1234
Perched on the 87th floor of the Jin Mao Tower, Cloud 9, the Grand Hyatt's hotel bar, offers one of the best views in Asia. Make sure you get a table facing west for views of the Bund, Pearl Tower, and the lights of Puxi; windowscapes of its new, taller neighbor, the...
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Address2/F, Bund 6, 6 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong...
中山东一路6号， 外滩六号2楼, 近广东路
Phone6339 2779
C's is one of Shanghai’s most well-know and enduring dive bars, and they've got the toilets to prove it. With graffiti all over the walls, loud music blasting throughout its cavernous rooms, and some of the cheapest drinks in town, C's is a mainstay on the Shanghai...
A Shanghai staple, Cotton Club has live performances every night of the week. It's a classic, dark and smoky jazz atmosphere. Expect audience/performer interaction.
Cantina Agave serves up basic mexican dishes such as tacos, what is impressive is the long list of Tequila and Frozen margaritas. It's small so and gets busy late at night.
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Named after that little street those wacky Beatles trotted across, Abbey Road has become one of the most popular summer venues in Shanghai. With patio seating, cheap beer on tap and lots of (at times unfortunate) classic rock, this bar/restaurant is the ultimate expat venue. Abbey Road's menu includes mostly Swiss fare interspersed with some American.
Named after that little street those wacky Beatles trotted across, Abbey Road has become one of the most popular summer venues in Shanghai. With patio seating, cheap beer on tap and lots of (at times unfortunate) classic rock, this bar/restaurant is the ultimate expat...
Although it recently dropped the all-too descriptive "British" from it's name, The Bulldog will always be a good place to hit up if it's pouring rain and you're in the mood for some London pub atmosphere.
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Address17 Yan'an Dong Lu, near Sichuan Nan Lu
延安东路17号, 近四川南路
Phone6330 0967
Lost Heaven specializes in the tribal cuisine of China's Yunnan Province. It has all the makings of a proper date restaurant with its exotic cuisine, enchanted decor, atmospheric music and dim, flickering candlelight.
The House of blues and jazz new location by the Bund is a definite upgrade from the Maoming Lu spot. The two story interior inviting combination of refurbished dark wood paneling, swanky, smoke-filled bar with a bit of light shed onto the stage by colonial-era windows....
Situated in the middle of Xingfu Lu, Dada is a chilled out lounge/club space, catering to a younger Chinese and expat crowd in a comfortable, pretentious-free environment. It's like a really nice dive bar. Drinks are cheap, there's ample lounge seating, and music...
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Address82 Fuxing Lu, near Yongfu Lu
复兴路82号, 近永福路
Phone6431 2091
The downtown sister to Minhang's Boxing Cat Brewery -- a project from serial restaurateur Kelley Lee - with homebrewed pilsners, lagers, and a rotating cast of others. Menu of southern 'Merican comfort food and a pair of small outdoor terraces, too.
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AddressBldg 4, 1950 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Wukang Lu. (walk...
淮海中路1950弄4号楼，近武康路
Phone6283 1043
Is it an art gallery? A gay bar? An underwear shop? Does anyone really care when there are pictures of partially and fully nude men adorning the walls? A 6x30 foot shack in a lane off of Huaihai Zhong Lu opens into this underground lair of corridors, bars, a lounge and...
Modeled on a New York loft-style lounge, The Apartment is a stylish but relaxed lounge space split into two rooms -- a larger group sitting area and a smaller dining room with a few tables. They do drinks, they do food, they have a nice rooftop patio. A nice selection...
Address471 Zhapu Lu, near near Wujin Lu
虹口区, 乍浦路471号, 靠近武进路
Phone6307 7607
Located in a 1931 former Buddhist Temple, Gosney & Kallman's Chinatown is Shanghai first burlesque club (of this century). Expect heaving helpings of the "good old days" with nightly vaudeville, burlesque, and classic Vegas acts, performed by a scintillating cast of...
One of Shanghai's most popular and longest running sports bars, The Big Bamboo is the first place to go if you're looking for beer in a bar and sports on TV. They host live feeds of virtually all championship games in virtually all sports, as well as offer daily happy...
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Address2/F, Grand Plaza Club House, 568 Julu Lu, near...
巨鹿路568弄四方新城俱乐部2楼， 近陕西南路
Phone6289 6889
Maya is a popular, upscale Mexican restaurant whose slightly odd location on the second-floor of an apartment clubhouse is a reminder that good food trumps weird locations. The cooking is contemporary Mexican, with a few concessions like tacos and quesadillas, but if...
Located on the hip and trendy Xingfu Lu bar circuit (along with LOgO Bar and Dada), Anar is one of the few bastions for Chinese clubbers. It's split into two rooms, with a tasteful, chill lounge in the front and more of a straight club in the back. Music is varied in...
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Address91-93/F, Park Hyatt Shanghai, 100 Shiji Dadao, near...
上海柏悦酒店世纪大道100号, 91-93楼
Phone3855 1428
Spanning floors 91 through 93, 100 Century Avenue is the world’s highest bar, restaurant and private dining room. Serving Western, Chinese and Japanese cuisine, the multiple show kitchens include a charcuterie; a western kitchen with four dramatic wood-fired ovens; a...
Although Y.Y.'s has been around for over a decade, it remains as one of Shanghai's lesser known venues. With posters of Chairman Mao adorning every available wall space, Y.Y.'s unique atmosphere and respectable cocktail list has made it a fast favorite for both...
el Coctel is a dark and intimate lounge from the people behind el Willy. The snacks menu is Spanish, but that's about it. The rest is a lovingly crafted tribute to the cocktail's Golden Era, in the early twentieth century, and Japan's fanatical obsession to the details...
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Sichuan Citizen is the Sichanese restaurant/ cocktail bar/ tea house expansion of the popular Citizen Cafe. A sizeable Sichuanese menu accompanies this sizeable restaurant, and they offer everything from simple "twice-cooked" stir fry and diced dishes, to steamed dishes, to a full page of vegetarian fare, to Sichuan-style noodles and soups -- everything from kung pao chicken to spicy pigs heart,...
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Address30 Hongmei Entertainment Street, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu
虹梅路3338号虹梅休闲街30号，近延安西路
Phone5422 5119
The Hong Mei branch of Blue Frog serves up what you would expect from a Blue Frog venue: a wide selection of food and drinks suitable for all the family. With a separate dining section and play area for the kids, this venue is perfect for the little ones. Also...
Serious beer lovers in Shanghai won’t be disappointed with the serious beer selection at KaiBa: they’ve got an extensive bottle and draft list of over 65 imported Belgian and International favourites. Beers are served in proper glassware by a fully-trained bar...
Address2/F, Galaxy Hotel, 888 Zhongshan Xi Lu, near Xinhua...
中山西路888号 银河宾馆2楼近新华路
Phone6275 0686
There are certain places that are perfect for watching sport. Oscar's in one of them. A selection of TV screens are scattered over the pubs two floors along with the obligatory pool table and dartbords; however the pub is small enough to retain a original feel to it....
Address1/F, Bund 6, 6 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong...
中山东一路6号, 外滩六号1楼, 近广东路
Phone6339 1200
Martini bar located inside the Dolce Gabana retail store. Quiet and quaint place, ideal for small group gatherings.
Just around the corner from the madness of Hengshan Lu, Eager Beaver is a recommended respite for anyone looking for the more relaxed atmosphere of a neighborhood local. Beaver's bottled beer list is one of the best in town and the pub food menu is quite respectable....
Judy's the bar matriarch is a legend ion Shanghai, and her bar on Tongren pays tribute to the style of nightlife she reigned over during the Shanghai nightlife boom of the 1990s -- bar, club, lounge, live music, all in one. The space is split into two floors with a...
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Address45/F Radisson Hotel Shanghai New World, 88 Nanjing...
南京西路88号上海新世界丽笙大酒店45楼, 近西藏路
Phone63599999 ext. 4210/4212
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Address2262 Hongqiao Lu, near Jianhe Lu Next to the...
虹桥路2262号, 近剑河路
Phone6242 2612
Bubba's is a down-home Texas bar and BBQ. The walls are covered in Americana and the worn stools are covered in the middle-aged expat crowd who lives in the area. Ken Walker, the "Bubba in Bubba's'", takes his 'que serious, and when he's not perched on the bar stools...
LAN, situated on the corner of Guangdong Lu and Sichuan Lu, is a massive structure that takes over 4 floors, with modern-Chinese decor. The bar is a nice place to appreciate the design, with astronomical ceilings, a lit up champagne wall, and friendly service. Also...
Cotton's on Xinhua Lu is the expansion location of the original Cotton's on Anting Lu, which is one of the most popular patio bars in Shanghai. They've replicated the formula exactly in the new neighbourhood, and Cotton's Xinhua has a large outdoor patio abutting an...
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Address207-6 Maoming Nan Lu, near Fuxing Lu & Yongjia Lu
茂名南路270-6, 近复兴路, 永嘉路
Phone6445 6634
The Blue Frog on Maoming is the first location in the Blue Frog empire, and has been around in Shanghai for over ten years. Recent additions to the pub / restaurant chain have seen the franchise heading in a more slick and refined direction, but the Blue Frog on Maoming retains a classic pub feel and hosts a cast of regulars every night. All Blue Frog deals apply therein (i.e. the popular...$$$$$
Address207-6 Maoming Nan Lu, near Fuxing Lu & Yongjia Lu
茂名南路270-6, 近复兴路, 永嘉路
Phone6445 6634
The Blue Frog on Maoming is the first location in the Blue Frog empire, and has been around in Shanghai for over ten years. Recent additions to the pub / restaurant chain have seen the franchise heading in a more slick and refined direction, but the Blue Frog on...
Windows Underground, they of the Windows bar cartel, kicks the club party party party into overdrive with frequently packed houses of Chinese and expats getting down to commercial hip hop and mashup, and cheap, cheap, cheap drinks. Expect a well lubricated evening. ...
Kakadu is a modern casual Western restaurant with a small but plush lounge and a menu scattered with "bush spices", game meats like crocodile and kangaroo, and a range of standard steaks, pizzas, and pastas.
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Nestled in the French Concession on the trendy shopping street Xinle Lu, Bar Constellation was a "hidden gem," prized among expats for its finely conceived and exhaustive selection of cocktails -- but now everybody "knows about it" and its "lost its charm" apparently. Take that for what you will. Basically everything ever mixed since the glorious dawn of alcohol is available, and Constellation is...
Nestled in the French Concession on the trendy shopping street Xinle Lu, Bar Constellation was a "hidden gem," prized among expats for its finely conceived and exhaustive selection of cocktails -- but now everybody "knows about it" and its "lost its charm" apparently....
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Address2967 Lujiazui Xi Lu, Bei Bing Jiang Da Dao. Pudong Ri..
陆家嘴西路2967号，北滨江大道, 浦东
Phone5878 9837
La Verbena is a Spanish restaurant perched on the banks of the Huang Pu River. The glass building and extensive riverside decking offer spectacular views of the city and The Bund, especially during the evening, La Verbena revamped itself with a new Catalan concept. Recently remodelled by Spanish Architect Santi Parramon.$$$$$
Address2967 Lujiazui Xi Lu, Bei Bing Jiang Da Dao. Pudong...
陆家嘴西路2967号，北滨江大道, 浦东
Phone5878 9837
La Verbena is a Spanish restaurant perched on the banks of the Huang Pu River. The glass building and extensive riverside decking offer spectacular views of the city and The Bund, especially during the evening, La Verbena revamped itself with a new Catalan concept....
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Address2/F, Thumb Plaza, 199 Fangdian Lu, near Dingxiang L..
芳甸路199弄, 大拇指广场, 近丁香路
Phone5033 6717
Popular American sport's bar - Malone's - second Shanghai venue finally gives people east of the river the chance watch The Big Game live. With a full bar menu available - think 29 varieties of burger - and a special brunch menu (only available on weekends) fans of bar food will be as pleased as fans of the football. Although, be warned, there is no guarantee the place will be open for some of...$$$$$
Address2/F, Thumb Plaza, 199 Fangdian Lu, near Dingxiang...
芳甸路199弄, 大拇指广场, 近丁香路
Phone5033 6717
Popular American sport's bar - Malone's - second Shanghai venue finally gives people east of the river the chance to watch The Big Game live. With a full bar menu available - think 29 varieties of burger - and a special brunch menu (only available on weekends) fans of...
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Constellation 2 is the expansion of one of Shanghai's most popular cocktail lounges, Constellation. Both locations are dependable for their wide selections of top notch cocktails, and both cater to individuals incredibly discerning of their booze. Constellation 2 is newer and roomier, and while the original offers a sleek, business-like lounge, Contellation 2 is a warmer environment, and...
Constellation 2 is the expansion of one of Shanghai's most popular cocktail lounges, Constellation. Both locations are dependable for their wide selections of top notch cocktails, and both cater to individuals incredibly discerning of their booze. Constellation 2 is...
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The Camel joins the bustling bar street at Yueyang Lu, as that areas most massive sports bar. Australian management makes sure there's an Australian bent to the sport shown on the various televisions therein (Australian Rules Football is shown on direct feed). Massive selection of bottles and draft, Western menu, special events for large sporting events, private room in the back for parties,...
The Camel joins the bustling bar street at Yueyang Lu, as that areas most massive sports bar. Australian management makes sure there's an Australian bent to the sport shown on the various televisions therein (Australian Rules Football is shown on direct feed). ...
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Secret new bar hidden down a Donghu Lane. Basically, speakeasy-meets-Volar, with a top 40 hip-hop soundtrack, Philip Starck-ish design, and a predominantly ABC crowd. Expensive drinks, seven kinds of Champagne, super-premium whiskies. Real hush-hush at the moment. Buzz to get in.
Secret new bar hidden down a Donghu Lane. Basically, speakeasy-meets-Volar, with a top 40 hip-hop soundtrack, Philip Starck-ish design, and a predominantly ABC crowd. Expensive drinks, seven kinds of Champagne, super-premium whiskies. Real hush-hush at the moment. Buzz...
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Southern Belle is a bar paying homage to the culture of the Southern U.S. It's a smaller place, drinks being their main focus (heavy handed pours), but they also have a small kitchen doing sandwiches (Lone Star Corned Beef, Rueben James, Pastrami Po' Boy) and southern pastries (Mississippi Mud Pie, Pecan Pie, Sweet Potato Pie, Lemon Pie, and more). It's coming from sports bar terrain, but it's...
Southern Belle is a bar paying homage to the culture of the Southern U.S. It's a smaller place, drinks being their main focus (heavy handed pours), but they also have a small kitchen doing sandwiches (Lone Star Corned Beef, Rueben James, Pastrami Po' Boy) and southern...
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A cozy and bohemian Indian lounge, Shiva offers affordable cocktails, hookas, lively music, and a warm attitude. Music is house, disco, techno, and derivatives thereof on varying nights from locally-based and visiting DJs -- expect an international crowd of party goers.
A cozy and bohemian Indian lounge, Shiva offers affordable cocktails, hookas, lively music, and a warm attitude. Music is house, disco, techno, and derivatives thereof on varying nights from locally-based and visiting DJs -- expect an international crowd of party...
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Address11／F, 527 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Chengdu Lu
淮海中路527号11楼, 近成都路
Phone5382 7757
Windows Scoreboard is the newest addition to the Windows bar chain, and this one takes their tried and true formula of rock-music-sports-pub and splashes it out in a big beer hall on the 11th floor of an office building. The huge room is split into smoking and non smoking sections, with all the bar games you're looking for (pool, darts, beer pong, foosball), and Windows cheap drinks to match. ...
Address11／F, 527 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Chengdu Lu
淮海中路527号11楼, 近成都路
Phone5382 7757
Windows Scoreboard is the newest addition to the Windows bar chain, and this one takes their tried and true formula of rock-music-sports-pub and splashes it out in a big beer hall on the 11th floor of an office building. The huge room is split into smoking and non...
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A 4-level fully renovated house close to Xujiahui park with separate satellite feeds for each floor. A beautiful garden with ample seating and a terrace on the fourth floor fit for barbecues.
A 4-level fully renovated house close to Xujiahui park with separate satellite feeds for each floor. A beautiful garden with ample seating and a terrace on the fourth floor fit for barbecues.
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Lola is a club, lounge, terrace, tapas place -- but mostly that first one. More indebted to the European pedigree of clubbing, Lola forgoes the tables, dice, and top 40 hip hop/mash up character of Chinese clubs for the European concentration on pumping sound systems (by Funktion One), state-of-the-art video installations, and the latest in continental house and techno. Drinks: It's a fairly...
Lola is a club, lounge, terrace, tapas place -- but mostly that first one. More indebted to the European pedigree of clubbing, Lola forgoes the tables, dice, and top 40 hip hop/mash up character of Chinese clubs for the European concentration on pumping sound systems...
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Address37/F,The Four Seasons Hotel, 500 Weihai Lu, near Shimen..
威海路500号四季酒店37楼，近石门一路
Phone6256 8888 x 1720
Perched in the 37th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel this Jazz bar offers a good selection of cocktails and reasonable wine list. Their helpful staff and beautiful views of the city offer a nice setting to sit and enjoy the music. [Update] Since Feb 2009, Jazz 37 is only available as a private function space.
Address37/F,The Four Seasons Hotel, 500 Weihai Lu, near...
威海路500号四季酒店37楼，近石门一路
Phone6256 8888 x 1720
Perched in the 37th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel this Jazz bar offers a good selection of cocktails and reasonable wine list. Their helpful staff and beautiful views of the city offer a nice setting to sit and enjoy the music. [Update] Since Feb 2009, Jazz 37 is...
AddressB/F, Da Tong Mill, 158 Julu Lu, near Ruijin Lu
大同坊B1楼, 巨鹿路158号, 近瑞金路
Phone5386 5159
Crash landing in the Da Tong Bar Mill is D10 Ultra Lounge -- "the longest themed ultra lounge in the world". D10 is built to resemble a commercial airliner, and they take the theme to extremes with air stewardesses as waitresses, captains as bartenders, airplane...
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Address58/F, Ritz-Carlton Pudong, 8 Shiji Da Dao, near Lujia..
世纪大道8号, 上海浦东丽思卡尔顿酒店58楼近陆家嘴环路
Phone2020 1778
Flair is Shanghai's latest and great Bar With A View. It's brought to you by the new Ritz Carlton in Pudong, and perched on the 58th floor of the new IFC tower the luxury hotel occupies. The real kicker is the split-level outdoor terrace with views directly across to the big ball of the Pearl Tower, and then beyond to the Bund, the Hongkou shore, and the downtown Puxi. Prices, naturally, are...
Address58/F, Ritz-Carlton Pudong, 8 Shiji Da Dao, near...
世纪大道8号, 上海浦东丽思卡尔顿酒店58楼近陆家嘴环路
Phone2020 1778
Flair is Shanghai's latest and great Bar With A View. It's brought to you by the new Ritz Carlton in Pudong, and perched on the 58th floor of the new IFC tower the luxury hotel occupies. The real kicker is the split-level outdoor terrace with views directly across to...
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Address109 Yandang Lu, near Fuxing Lu
雁荡路109号复兴广场一楼
Phone6374 1111, 5306 3888
Address109 Yandang Lu, near Fuxing Lu
雁荡路109号复兴广场一楼
Phone6374 1111, 5306 3888
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Address10 Hengshan Lu, near Gao'an Lu
衡山路10号, 近高安路
Phone6466 2101
The Hengshan Lu location of the live music bar chain Melting Pot offers a wide array of Chinese and international live music most nights of the week, with the emphasis on keeping the party going. Depending on the night, you could be in for contemporary jazz, blues, R&B, traditional folk, or even open mic and jam sessions. They do Thai food during lunch and dinner hours$$$$$
Address10 Hengshan Lu, near Gao'an Lu
衡山路10号, 近高安路
Phone6466 2101
The Hengshan Lu location of the live music bar chain Melting Pot offers a wide array of Chinese and international live music most nights of the week, with the emphasis on keeping the party going. Depending on the night, you could be in for contemporary jazz, blues,...
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AddressGreen Sports & Leisure Center, R3-633 Biyun Lu, near Yu..
浦东金桥，碧云路633号-3
Phone5030 6426
The Blue Frog pub/restaurant chain has been around in Shanghai for over ten years. The menu is basically unfussy American-style food -- burgers, pastas, salads, sandwiches. To drink is a reasonable selection of beers (both bottled and tap). Its daily four-hour happy hour and it's two-for-one burger Mondays have made it a popular haunt among expats.
AddressGreen Sports & Leisure Center, R3-633 Biyun Lu, near...
浦东金桥，碧云路633号-3
Phone5030 6426
The Blue Frog pub/restaurant chain has been around in Shanghai for over ten years. The menu is basically unfussy American-style food -- burgers, pastas, salads, sandwiches. To drink is a reasonable selection of beers (both bottled and tap). Its daily four-hour happy...
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The Box is your Hengshan Lu connections for all you gay needs -- guys and girl. Drink specials and themed parties are common, as are shirtless men. They stay open late, late, late, but look for it to kick off after midnight.
The Box is your Hengshan Lu connections for all you gay needs -- guys and girl. Drink specials and themed parties are common, as are shirtless men. They stay open late, late, late, but look for it to kick off after midnight.
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Address3/F, The Westin Bund Center, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, near..
河南中路88号，外滩中心3楼近广东路
Phone6335 1888 ext 7342
Contemporary hotel bar in The Westin Bund Center. Champagne, cigars, expensive cocktails, and quiet...
Address3/F, The Westin Bund Center, 88 Henan Zhong Lu,...
河南中路88号，外滩中心3楼近广东路
Phone6335 1888 ext 7342
Contemporary hotel bar in The Westin Bund Center. Champagne, cigars, expensive cocktails, and quiet...
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Address1/F Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, 2270 Hongqiao Roa..
虹桥路2270号，虹桥万豪大酒店1楼
Phone6237 6000 x 6651
Address1/F Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, 2270 Hongqiao...
虹桥路2270号，虹桥万豪大酒店1楼
Phone6237 6000 x 6651
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Rhumerie Bounty is a surprisingly classy pirate-themed rum bar. They focus on taking Havana Club to new heights by macerating it with various fruits for several weeks to come up with a sweet, sipping rum flavored by things like ginger, melon, pineapple/vanilla, and lychee. Decent selection of other rums as well, including Clement 6 & 10-year, and Zacapa.
Rhumerie Bounty is a surprisingly classy pirate-themed rum bar. They focus on taking Havana Club to new heights by macerating it with various fruits for several weeks to come up with a sweet, sipping rum flavored by things like ginger, melon, pineapple/vanilla, and...
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AddressMandarin Palace, Shile, Suite 1, 599 Fangdian Lu, Pudo..
浦东新区芳甸路599弄1号九间堂十乐会苑，近锦绣路
Phone5033 9113
AddressMandarin Palace, Shile, Suite 1, 599 Fangdian Lu,...
浦东新区芳甸路599弄1号九间堂十乐会苑，近锦绣路
Phone5033 9113
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Japanese bar with a large list of cocktails, martinis. Drinks are immaculately shaken and stirred. A good place to have a quiet drink with that someone special or mates.
Japanese bar with a large list of cocktails, martinis. Drinks are immaculately shaken and stirred. A good place to have a quiet drink with that someone special or mates.
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AddressBlock 32, Sinan Mansions, 45 Sinan Lu, near Fuxing Z..
思南路45号32号楼，近复兴西路
Phone6426 0660
A unique molecular gastro-lounge by prolific restaurateur Kelley Lee. Expect creative cocktails deconstructed, turned inside out, frozen with liquid nitrogen and garnished with vapors. There is also a menu of bar bites featuring some exotic snacks like crispy sweetbread and truffled oxtail sliders and popcorn pig brain with jalapeno-gribiche emulsion.
AddressBlock 32, Sinan Mansions, 45 Sinan Lu, near Fuxing...
思南路45号32号楼，近复兴西路
Phone6426 0660
A unique molecular gastro-lounge by prolific restaurateur Kelley Lee. Expect creative cocktails deconstructed, turned inside out, frozen with liquid nitrogen and garnished with vapors. There is also a menu of bar bites featuring some exotic snacks like crispy...
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Shanghai's only Belgian beer bar (besides the other Kaiba on Kanding Lu), Kaiba is popular in Shanghai for their large and well-concieved beer selection, and relaxed atmosphere. If you find Chinese beer off-putting, head on down to Kaiba for a massive menu of the finest lagers and ales in Europe. Beer is, of course, heavily slanted towards Belgium and the stock over 50 varieties, including...
Shanghai's only Belgian beer bar (besides the other Kaiba on Kanding Lu), Kaiba is popular in Shanghai for their large and well-concieved beer selection, and relaxed atmosphere. If you find Chinese beer off-putting, head on down to Kaiba for a massive menu of the...
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From the management behind Logo bar on Xinle Lu comes Lune, another bar / lounge / live music venue combo, albeit one with an emphasis on more relaxed evenings out. Environment is a cozy and comfortable lounge primarily, with ample couch and bar seating. Music is funky but chilled: house, disco, jazz, lounge, funk. The venue hosts occasional live music, featuring locally based jazz musicians,...
From the management behind Logo bar on Xinle Lu comes Lune, another bar / lounge / live music venue combo, albeit one with an emphasis on more relaxed evenings out. Environment is a cozy and comfortable lounge primarily, with ample couch and bar seating. Music is...
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The Blue Frog pub/restaurant chain has been around in Shanghai for over ten years. The menu is basically unfussy American-style food -- burgers, pastas, salads, sandwiches. To drink is a reasonable selection of beers (both bottled and tap). Its daily four-hour happy hour and it's two-for-one burger Mondays have made it a popular haunt among expats.
The Blue Frog pub/restaurant chain has been around in Shanghai for over ten years. The menu is basically unfussy American-style food -- burgers, pastas, salads, sandwiches. To drink is a reasonable selection of beers (both bottled and tap). Its daily four-hour happy...
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AddressUnit 26A, Sinan Mansions, 519-521 Fuxing Lu, near Si..
思南公馆26A 复兴中路519号近思南路
Phone6426 0360
The 3rd Boxing Cat Brewery -- a project from serial restaurateur Kelley Lee - with homebrewed pilsners, lagers, and a rotating cast of others. Menu of southern 'Merican comfort food.$$$$$
AddressUnit 26A, Sinan Mansions, 519-521 Fuxing Lu, near...
思南公馆26A 复兴中路519号近思南路
Phone6426 0360
The 3rd Boxing Cat Brewery -- a project from serial restaurateur Kelley Lee - with homebrewed pilsners, lagers, and a rotating cast of others. Menu of southern 'Merican comfort food.
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Sits on the 40th floor of the JW Marriot Hotel, this bar features live music accompanied by stunning views of Shanghai. Enjoy the extensive Champagne list, cocktails & food, in one of the most recognized buildings in Shanghai.
Address40/F, JW Marriott Tomorrow Square, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu,...
南京西路339号40楼，近黄陂南路
Phone5359 4969
Sits on the 40th floor of the JW Marriot Hotel, this bar features live music accompanied by stunning views of Shanghai. Enjoy the extensive Champagne list, cocktails & food, in one of the most recognized buildings in Shanghai. -
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Pleasant neighbourhood style cafe and bar, located among fashion and gift stores, making a perfect rest stop in between the shopping.
Pleasant neighbourhood style cafe and bar, located among fashion and gift stores, making a perfect rest stop in between the shopping. -
Le Petit Frank (formerly called "Ferg & Sons") is the bar offering from the makers of popular French restaurant, Franck. It's a small, laid-back, and mature affair, catering to a hip crowd who don't balk at the prices. Franck only does quality, but you pay for it. Atmosphere-wise, it's a tiny, retro-classic neighborhood bar, meant to evoke 1930's/40's NY. Hours are limited (6pm to midnight)...
Le Petit Frank (formerly called "Ferg & Sons") is the bar offering from the makers of popular French restaurant, Franck. It's a small, laid-back, and mature affair, catering to a hip crowd who don't balk at the prices. Franck only does quality, but you pay for it. ... -
Izumi is a tiny sake bar with a brooding atmosphere, a friendly owner, and a large selection of the Japanese rice alcohol. It's still a bit off the beaten path, making it great for a quiet drink.
Izumi is a tiny sake bar with a brooding atmosphere, a friendly owner, and a large selection of the Japanese rice alcohol. It's still a bit off the beaten path, making it great for a quiet drink. -
Address3/F, MoCA Shanghai. Inside People's Park, next to Barba..
人民公园 ，南京西路231号，人民广场
Phone6327 0856
Art Lab is an art and design project that transforms the third floor of MoCA Shanghai into a "living" exhibition. Through contemporary artworks, music, design, and inspired cuisine and cocktails, Art Lab provides an innovative environment for creative encounters.MoCA's new creative restaurant & lounge, Art Lab, boasts a view of the metropolis and park view from within the heart of Shanghai. The...
Address3/F, MoCA Shanghai. Inside People's Park, next to...
人民公园 ，南京西路231号，人民广场
Phone6327 0856
Art Lab is an art and design project that transforms the third floor of MoCA Shanghai into a "living" exhibition. Through contemporary artworks, music, design, and inspired cuisine and cocktails, Art Lab provides an innovative environment for creative encounters.MoCA's... -
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AddressXintiandi North Block, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, near Ma..
太仓路181号，新天地北里, 近马当路
Phone6311 0358
A small quaint place set inside the smaller lanes in xintiandi offers quality martinis. If you're looking for a quiet and stylist bar for a drink and chat away from the tourists, DR bar offers the best solution. Frequented by creative types.
AddressXintiandi North Block, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, near...
太仓路181号，新天地北里, 近马当路
Phone6311 0358
A small quaint place set inside the smaller lanes in xintiandi offers quality martinis. If you're looking for a quiet and stylist bar for a drink and chat away from the tourists, DR bar offers the best solution. Frequented by creative types. -
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Address5/F The Waterhouse 1-3 Maojiayuan Lu, near Zhongshan ..
毛家园路1-3号1楼，近中山南路
Phone6080 2928
Rooftop bar with spectacular views of the Pudong Skyline. Offers casual food options from Table No. 1 and innovative cocktails. It also has its own herb garden providing fresh ingredients.
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AddressJiashan Market, No. 37 A, Lane 550 Shanxi Nan Lu, ne..
陕西南路550弄37号, 近绍兴路
Phone3368 9529
Cafe Sambal specialises in Malaysian Cuisine with a modern touch. The menu is design more for dining rather then lunch. Upstairs doubles as a lounge bar with an outdoor deck all decked out in a Mod-Loft style.
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AddressJiashan Market, No. 37 A, Lane 550 Shanxi Nan Lu,...
陕西南路550弄37号, 近绍兴路
Phone3368 9529
Cafe Sambal specialises in Malaysian Cuisine with a modern touch. The menu is design more for dining rather then lunch. Upstairs doubles as a lounge bar with an outdoor deck all decked out in a Mod-Loft style. -
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Owned and managed by one of Shanghai's most active members of the hip hop community (V-Nutz of The Lab), KIN is one part street wear boutique and one part café. On the clothing shop side of it, KIN is shirts, shoes, records, toys, and accessories inspired by music and soul / hip hop culture. Shoes are from Nike, Vans, and Converse, with prices ranging from 350rmb for Vans at the low end to...
Owned and managed by one of Shanghai's most active members of the hip hop community (V-Nutz of The Lab), KIN is one part street wear boutique and one part café. On the clothing shop side of it, KIN is shirts, shoes, records, toys, and accessories inspired by music...
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Address2/F, Central Plaza, 227 Huangpi Bei Lu, near...
黄陂北路227号2楼, 近江阴路
Phone6375 9018
Indoor, downtown golf club with six state-of-the-art golf simulators, a bar and restaurant by ubiquitous chef David Laris, membership packages, the lot....
796 Huaihai Lu is set to become one of Shanghai's choice lifestyle destinations. Representing a new generation in luxury retail, the twin villas’ four occupants - Vacheron Constantin, Alfred Dunhill, KEE Club (a fine dining and exclusive drinking establishment), and...
Constellation 3 is the latest star in the every expanding universe of Constellation bars in Shanghai. In general, the Constellation chain has established it's repuation based on the superior quality of their drinks, and an atmosphere that caters to the refined tastes...
Rhumerie Bounty is a pirate-themed rum bar. They focus on taking Havana Club to new heights by macerating it with various fruits for several weeks to come up with a sweet, sipping rum flavored by things like ginger, melon, pineapple/vanilla, and lychee. Decent...
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Coming to us from down under, OZNZ offers up a range of food and drinks, sourced from around the world, and, of course, Australia and New Zealand. Drinks are cheap, cheap, starting at 15rmb, and there's plenty of bar games to keep you occupied: ool, wii, sanguosha, UNO, Jenga, Monopoly, and more. Special events,
Address457 Wulumuqi Lu, near Huashan Lu
乌鲁木齐北路457号, 近华山路
Phone6249 0300
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Beatle's themed owner-operated yakitori & shochu bar. Good for grilled meats, drinking, and '60s nostalgia.
Beatle's themed owner-operated yakitori & shochu bar. Good for grilled meats, drinking, and '60s nostalgia.
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AddressNew Factories, 3/F, 34 Yuyao Lu, near Xikang Lu, Jin..
健斗音乐酒吧餐厅同乐坊 余姚路34号 3楼 近西康路
Phone5213 5557
AddressNew Factories, 3/F, 34 Yuyao Lu, near Xikang Lu,...
健斗音乐酒吧餐厅同乐坊 余姚路34号 3楼 近西康路
Phone5213 5557
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Address3/F, 26F Sinan Mansions, 45 Sinan Lu, near Fuxing Lu ..
思南路45弄26F号3楼， 近复兴路
Phone3368 9525
Yucca is a Mexican-themed micro-lounge by prolific restaurateur David Laris. The decor is sleek without being sterile and is splashed with vivid bright colors. Drinks on offer are largely of the rum and tequila persuasion and they offer a small menu of Mexican-inspired bar bites.
Address3/F, 26F Sinan Mansions, 45 Sinan Lu, near Fuxing...
思南路45弄26F号3楼， 近复兴路
Phone3368 9525
Yucca is a Mexican-themed micro-lounge by prolific restaurateur David Laris. The decor is sleek without being sterile and is splashed with vivid bright colors. Drinks on offer are largely of the rum and tequila persuasion and they offer a small menu of Mexican-inspired...
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Address33, Sinan Mansions, 47 Fuxing Xi Lu, near Sinan Lu
思南路47弄, 近复兴西路
Phone6418 0760
The latest from populist restaurateur Eduardo Vargas, Chicha is a lounge and restaurant concept. The downstairs bar specializes in molecular cocktails with Latin roots -- lots of drinks with spirits like cachaca, pisco and aguardiente. Upstairs is a small dining room offering tasting menus of Peruvian cuisine. Expect staples like ceviche, tiraditos, and causas as well as "Chifa"...$$$$$
Address33, Sinan Mansions, 47 Fuxing Xi Lu, near Sinan Lu
思南路47弄, 近复兴西路
Phone6418 0760
The latest from populist restaurateur Eduardo Vargas, Chicha is a lounge and restaurant concept. The downstairs bar specializes in molecular cocktails with Latin roots -- lots of drinks with spirits like cachaca, pisco and aguardiente. Upstairs is a small dining room...
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The venue combines a tasteful modern interior with comfortable seating between Italian designed and manufactured Wine Stations which display, store and dispense wine according to your interest: a tasting sample for a wine you're not sure of; a half glass for a vintage...
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Address2/F, Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Century...
世纪大道100号, 上海环球金融中心2楼, 近东泰路
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The Blue Frog pub/restaurant chain has been around in Shanghai for over ten years. The menu is basically unfussy American-style food -- burgers, pastas, salads, sandwiches. To drink is a reasonable selection of beers (both bottled and tap). Its daily four-hour happy...
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A lengthy corridor stacked with wines leads to the glitzy bar area. The dining area has a loungy feel, with soft sofas as well as traditional tables. Highlights of the menu are the T-bone steak and any of the wide array of sweets.
Opened by a few long-time stalwarts of the Shanghai live music scene, SUS2 is a fairly under-the-radar live music venue specializing in local folk artists plying their wares to a predominantly local crowd. Despite its location in a fairly expat heavy district, and...
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AddressHouse 20, Lane 248, Taikang Lu (Tian Zi Fang), near...
泰康路248弄20号，近思南路
Phone5466 0857
En is a multi-story Japanese bar and grill, with teppanyaki, robata, yakitori, and a pocket-sized bar on the top floor. They also have a few unique Okinawan dishes, which fall somewhere between common Chinese and Japanese cooking, and they serve awamori, an Okinawan...
Split into two floors, Racks is a pool hall and lounge in a renovated factory-type space -- exposed concrete and air con systems -- and is comprised of four areas or so: a main area with the bar, three pool tables, and couch seating; a smaller lounge area with it's own...
Southern Cross is the "other" Constellation, an unknown and still-quiet offshoot of the two extremely popular cocktail and whisky bars. Same selection, same neon lights, same guys in tuxedo vests, just run by the wife of Constellation's owner instead. Shhh.
AddressWaldorf Astoria Club, 2 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, near...
上海外滩华尔道夫酒店中山东一路2号, 近广东路
Phone6322 9988
Inspired by the iconic Waldorf Astoria in New York -- and, indeed, also of the Hilton empire -- the Long Bar at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai is a throw-back to both Shanghai's and New York's early 20th century cultural heritage: art deco and jazz. This classy lounge...
AddressNo. 20, Thumb Plaza, Lane 199 Fangdian Lu, near...
芳甸路199弄 大拇指广场 近丁香路
Phone5033 9163
Upscale lounge decked out in classic art deco stylings and serving classic craft cocktails.
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