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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 check out their cigar lounge where you're surrounded by books and leather, a good place for intimate gatherings with cognac & cigars.

Bar Rouge is the most famous club in Shanghai, and sets the standard for Bund nightlife, with its terrace view, classy, sleek interiors and iconic French-Shanghai identity. Bar Rouge kicks off the weekend early with themed parties on Thursdays (see SmSh's Upcoming Listings for details) and always runs early in the morning on Friday and Saturday. A must-visit for out-of-towners sampling the high...

The sumptuous Glamour Bar on the Bund is a multi-functional space that opened from early evening hours through the darkest moments of the morning. Home to Shanghai's International Literary Festival, the space appeals to all types of people who bring with them a variety of personalities and expectations. The idea for the shiny, curvaceous bar was taken from the image of a ladies shoe found in a...

M marks the beginning of the Bund's renaissance. In 1999, Australian restaurateur Michelle Garnaut had enough vision to turn a taciturn and stately strip of colonial buildings into a happening hub for wining and dining. Today, the restaurant with its eclectic mix of European, North African and Australian flavors is still immensely popular among locals and a destination for diners from abroad.

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 out.

One of the more popular options in Three on the Bund, New Heights serves contemporary cuisine with an Asian edge to it. The place bills itself primarily as a restaurant, and the food is of average quality at best. But the has built a solid reputation for its vast rooftop terrace with stunning views of the Lujiazui skyline.

A "Modern French Eatery" by Shanghai-famous chef Paul Pairet. Mr and Mrs Bund endeavors to be Shanghai's first late night dining restaurant. It's on the Bund so expect it to be classy yet relaxed, without sacrificing an ounce of chic. Serving global French favourites through Pairet's looking glass. Service is family-style, recast for a modern table, and the wine list includes 32 wines by the...

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.

When celebrity chef Jereme Leung helmed the kitchen, Whampoa Club had a world-renowned reputation as being the vanguard of modern Chinese cookery with clever dishes like drunken chicken served in a martini glass with rice wine granita. Leung has since moved on to other projects and Whampoa Club is still banking on this past reputation. It's still a reasonably good restaurant, but only a mere...

Zeal is the tip of South Bund 22 spear, the first in a series of upmarket ventures ranging from restaurants to wristwatch boutiques. Simply stated, this is a Bund club/lounge concept -- DJs, a dance floor, dudes in suits stalking the floor sporting those Secret Service earphones, stunning views from an outdoor terrace. The overall design: angular, contemporary, minimalistic. The floor plan is...