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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 staff educated in proper storage temperature and pouring techniques. Beers from five Trappist breweries. Great spot for discerning...

If you think you've reached the end of Taojiang Lu, keep going and you will stumble upon the gates of O'Malley's, one of the first Irish bars in town. This bar/restaurant is in a mammoth rustic building with a lawn big enough to accommodate large events.

Yet another venture from the team behind Rico Rico, Bikes & Friends and Mistral, Toro Loco is a Spanish restaurant and bar serving sangria, super cheap beer and a variety of tapas and other snacks like montaditos.

Paulaner is the most successful German restaurant chain in Shanghai and boasts three grandiose outlets on both sides of the Huangpu, including one in Xintiandi (although that one's mainly for tourists). All your standard German dishes are available herein

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 varies from night to night depending on whose playing, but expect dance floor friendly House and Electro on most nights. The club...

A project from serial restaurateur Kelley Lee Boxing Cat is an American-style brew pub featuring Pilsners, lagers, stouts and a rotating cast of others all brewed on-premises. The menu features southern 'Merican comfort food with Southwest accents. There is also and a pair of small outdoor terraces.

French Bistro with a New York slant, with seasonal changing menu, its understated yet fresh brunch menu, fresh Oysters, its quaint and snob free.

Bistro Burger is a gourmet burger concept from Eduardo Vargas, with a range of Craft beers, spiked milkshakes, and burgers of all persuasions.

Paulaner is the most successful German restaurant chain in Shanghai and boasts three grandiose outlets on both sides of the Huangpu. All your standard German dishes are available herein

Shanghai's second microbrewery Bund Brewery, although not really known for their home brew (dark, lager, and wheat), serves up quality gastro-fair in an area that specializes in fine upscale dining. Head on down for late night eats before or after Bund clubbing. The calimari is a great snack.