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Address:

331 Tongren Lu, near Beijing Lu

 

铜仁路331号,近北京西路

Phone:

6247 3579
 

De la Coast

Address:

5-6F, 1 Yan'an Lu

 

延安路1号,近中山东一路(外滩)

Phone:

6330 2615
 
With lovely views of the Bund and accompanying terrace, De La Coast is know for their signature cocktails, wine & good service. Relaxing atmosphere amid east-meets-west decor provides a nice experience for patrons after work, or tourists looking for ..

Vue Bar - Hyatt on the Bund

Address:

32-33F, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu

 

上海外滩茂悦大酒店32-33层, 黄浦路199号

Phone:

63931234 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 e..

Mural

Address:

697 Yongjia Lu, near Hengshan Lu

 

永嘉路697号,近衡山路

Phone:

6433 5023
 
Three years old and counting Mural Bar is a mainstay on the Shanghai nightlife scene and a great destination for International music (anything from salsa to hip hop to reggae), which they feature most nights of the week. They also invented the 100rm..
(0 Reviews)

Lan

Address:

102 Guangdong Lu, near Sichuan Lu

 

广东路102号

Phone:

6323 8029
 
This new venue on the Bund combines fine dining with a bar and lounge. 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 d..

Izumi: Japanese Sake Bar

Address:

21 Yongjia Lu, near Maoming Lu

 


Phone:

6471 0260
 
This Japanese Sake bar seats about 15 souls total. The surprisingly wide selection of sakes is complemented by a brooding atmosphere.
(3 Reviews)

Spring Sunrise Bar & Lounge

Address:

479 ZhongShan Nan Lu (Roadside)/454 Waima Lu (Riverside)

 

中山南路479号

Phone:

6152 6197
 
This bar claims the accolade of being the first venue to open its doors in the Cool Docks redevelopment. With a pool table, dartboard, and plasma screens the bar is described by its owner as a 'rock n' roll sports bar'. While it's not a hive of activ..

Niche Bar

Address:

2F, 88 Henan Zhong Road, Westin Hotel

 

河南中路88号2楼,威斯汀大酒店内,近广东路

Phone:

6335 1888 x 7342
 
This 1930's venue is a stylish kickback to old-Shanghai. Enjoy their Wednesday night tribute to classic Shanghai style with old films, jazz and wine. Offers classic cocktails, wine, caviar and cigars to go along with French appetizers.

Glamour Bar

Address:

6/F, 5 on the Bund, entrance on Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu

 

中山东一路5号6楼, 靠近广东路

Phone:

6329 3751
 
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 ..
(1 Reviews)

Otto Cafe

Address:

4/F, 456 Nanjing Xi Lu, between Chengdu Lu and Huangpi Lu

 

南京西路456号4楼, 近成都路和黄陂南路

Phone:

6359 5367
 
The Otto expansion on Nanjing Lu is a cocktail bar/cafe compliment to their Italian restaurant on Fumin Lu. Head on down (or rather "up," because its on the fourth floor) if your looking for somewhere to get a glass of wine in that area of Nanjing L..

House of Blues and Jazz

Address:

60 Fuzhou Lu, near the Bund

 

福州路60号,近外滩

Phone:

6323 2779
 
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 co..
(2 Reviews)

Blue Frog (Hong Mei)

Address:

Lane 3338,30 Hong Mei Entertainment Street Pedestrian-only lane, just of Hong Mei Lu

 

虹梅路3338弄30号

Phone:

5422 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 ..

Berlucchi Bar Club

Address:

3f, 82 Shi Men lu No.1 , near Da Gu lu

 

石门一路82号3楼,近大沽路

Phone:

6340 1468
 
Taste and appriciate Spumante wines in this original environment in the Oro complex.

Velvet Lounge

Address:

Bldg 3-4, 1F, 913 Julu Lu, near Changshu Lu

 

巨鹿路913号,近宝庆路

Phone:

5403 2976
 
Small and quaint, Velvet packs a punch with some of the best cocktails in the French Concession. Located in an old picture book villa, tourist are bound to be impress with this place and its late night crowd. If you get the munchies while drinking, t..

JW Lounge

Address:

40F, JW Marriott, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu

 

南京西路339号40楼,近黄陂南路

Phone:

5359 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.
(11 Reviews)

Bund Brewery

Address:

11 Hankou Lu, near Zhongshan Lu

 

汉口路11号

Phone:

(8621) 6321 8447
 
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 B..
(10 Reviews)

Sasha's

Address:

11 Dongping Lu, near Hengshan Lu

 

东平路11号(近衡山路)

Phone:

6474 6628
 
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.

Racks

Address:

5F South Block, Xintiandi

 

兴业路新天地南里广场7号楼5楼

Phone:

6384 2718
 
Racks is a bar and club with Pool and Billiard Tables and other games like fuse ball and even a mechanical bull-ride. A good place for groups of friends looking for fun and games.
(2 Reviews)

BLiSS

Address:

181 Jinxian Lu, near Maoming Lu

 

进贤路181号(茂名南路)

Phone:

5228 5823
 
Pleasant neighbourhood style cafe and bar, located among fashion and gift stores, making a perfect rest stop in between the shopping.

Cloud 9

Address:

87/F Jin Mao Bldg, 88 Shi Ji Da Dao, Pudong

 

浦东世纪大道88号金茂大厦87楼

Phone:

5049 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, tal..

Jazz 37

Address:

37F, 500 Weihai Road, The Four Seasons Hotel

 

威海路500号四季酒店37楼,近石门一路

Phone:

6256 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.

The Blues Room

Address:

146 Tongren Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu

 

铜仁路146号,近北京西路

Phone:

6289 2978
 
Open 24hrs and serving up soul food and southern cookin' all day long, The Blues Room is the latest addition to Shanghai's meager collection of live roots/blues bars. Taking a more honest and unpretentious approach, the Blues Room is a great venue t..

Bar Constellation

Address:

86 Xinle Lu, near Xiangyang Bei Lu

 

新乐路86号, 近襄阳北路

Phone:

5404 0970
 
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 ..
(5 Reviews)

Abbey Road

Address:

45 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu

 

岳阳路45号,东平路口

Phone:

6431 6787
 
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 ..
(0 Reviews)

Maya

Address:

Grand Plaza Club House 2F, 568 Julu Lu, near Shanxi Lu

 

巨鹿路568弄四方新城俱乐部2楼, 近陕西路

Phone:

6289 6889
 
Mexican restaurant run by well reknowned Chef Brad Turley, serving up traditional Mexican with a modern twist, this is no Tex-Mex restaurant if you're after the typical stuff.

D&G Martini Bar

Address:

1/F, 6 the Bund, 6 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road

 

中山东一路6号外滩六号1楼

Phone:

6339 1200
 
Martini bar located inside the Dolce Gabana retail store. Quiet and quaint place, ideal for small group gatherings.
(0 Reviews)

Jwow Bar

Address:

515 Jianguo Xi Lu, near Wulumuqi Lu

 

建国西路515号 近乌鲁木齐路

Phone:

5492 1655
 
Look for wine shop using an empty bottle as a doorknob. Cute? Gimmicky? You decide. J Wow is rather large as far as street shops go, includes an indoor lounge, outdoor seating and daily drink specials. (Bottles are not included in said specials.)

LOgO

Address:

13 Xingfu Lu, near Fahuazhen Lu

 

幸福路13号,近法华镇路

Phone:

6281 5646
 
LOgO bar is a mainstay of Shanghai's alternative music scene whether it be punk rock, electronic, techno, or roots. Featuring independently promoted events almost every night of the week, and a perennially packed house for live music on most Saturda..
(8 Reviews)

Face

Address:

Ruijin Guest House, 118 Ruijin Er Lu, near Yongjia Lu

 

瑞金二路118号,瑞金宾馆内

Phone:

6466 4328
 
Located within the Rujin Hotel in the French Concession,this is a great place to retreat to after a long day at work to meet friends and enjoy some cocktails. The decor evokes and Asian feel with lounge-bed seating and antique tables. Set within the ..

Lounge18

Address:

4f, 18 Zhongshan Dong Lu, near Nanjing Lu, The Bund

 

中山东路18号4楼

Phone:

63238399
 
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, ..
(0 Reviews)

La Casina

Address:

No.3 Taojiang Lu, near Hengshan Lu

 

桃江路3号,靠近东平路

Phone:

6433 4602
 
Located in the heart of French concession, nearby the famous Hengshan Lu, La Casina is an Italian Osteria offering Italian homestyle food. A range of wines are available from Italy and Slovenia. An area where 'Osteria' style of eating is abundant.

JZ

Address:

46 Fuxing Lu, near Yongfu Lu

 

复兴路46号, 近永福路

Phone:

6431 0169
 
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 t..

The Beaver

Address:

28 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu

 

岳阳路28号,近东平路

Phone:

6474 3216
 
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 q..

Kiitos

Address:

127 Yongfu Lu, near Fuxing Xi Lu

 

永福路127号, 近复兴西路

Phone:

6431 3787
 
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.
(12 Reviews)

Jade on 36

Address:

36F, Tower 2, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fu Cheng Lu, Pudong

 

浦东香格里拉酒店, 富城路33号

Phone:

6882 3636 , 6882 8888 x 280
 
Jade 36 is a restaurant and bar offering upscale fine dining by chef Paul Pairet. Enjoy set menus as well as signature dishes and desserts accompanied by beautiful views of the Bund from across the Huangpu river. The stylish bar is the perfect place ..

Pier One

Address:

88 Yi Chang Lu

 

宜昌路88号(苏州河边)

Phone:

5155 8318
 
It's tough to top the rooftop deck housing a Jacuzzi and beds that overlook Suzhou Creek at Pier One. The shimmery bar and lounging space downstairs are another nod to the massive refurbishing that brought this sumptuous venue back to life with a ban..

Shanghai Studio

Address:

Bldg 4, 1950 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Wukang Lu. (walk down the lane)

 

淮海中路1950弄4号楼, 近兴国路

Phone:

6283 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,..
(6 Reviews)

O'Malley's

Address:

42 Taojiang Lu, near Wulumuqi Lu

 

桃江路42号,近乌鲁木齐路

Phone:

6474 4533
 
If you think you've reached the end of Taojiang Lu, keep going and you will stumble upon the gates of O'Malley's. With Guinness and Steak pies, chips, televisions and outdoor benches O'Malley's captures that authentic Irish feel. This bar/restaurant ..

Bar Hulu

Address:

2F, 500 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, near Ningbo Lu

 

中山东一路500号2裸, 外滩

Phone:

5308 7889
 
Formerly Mundo Latino, Bar Hulu is one of the newer upscale nightclubs in the Bund area, and is a great open-air location for summer partying. Their patio overlooks the OPTV Tower and they've got a sizable dance floor for late night reveling. In ter..
(0 Reviews)

Tasca 24/7 Bistro

Address:

3F, 78 Tongren lu, Near Nanjing Xi Lu

 

铜仁路78-80号 近南京西路, 地铁2号线静安寺站

Phone:

6289 3602
 
Former Taco Popo above "Judy's" on Tongren Lu has been turned into an Intercontinental fusion bistro, with everything from burgers to paninis, pizzas to pancakes available 24/7 along with cocktails and signature drinks.

Bar Salotto @ Oro

Address:

3f, 82 Shi Men No.1 lu, near Da Gu lu

 

石门一路82号3楼,近大沽路

Phone:

6340 1468
 
Dimly-lit trendy lounge, catering to those seeking exclusive and sensual ambiance.
(14 Reviews)

Malone's

Address:

255 Tongren Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu

 

铜仁路255号, 近南京西路, 波特曼酒店旁

Phone:

6247 2400
 
Described as an 'American Cafe', Malone's is home to the most extensive burger menu in the city. Smack in the middle of Tongren Lu just around the corner from the Shanghai Center, Malone's is usually packed with expats and the out of town business cr..
(5 Reviews)

Cotton's

Address:

132 An Ting Lu, near Jianguo Xi Lu

 

安亭路132号,近建国西路

Phone:

6433 7995
 
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..
(11 Reviews)

NOVA

Address:

418 Dagu Lu, near Chengdu Bei Lu

 

大沽路418号

Phone:

6340 1889
 
Considered a Bristro to some, this place located in the pleasant Dagu Lu amongst other restaurants and bars, is more a French restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. A large selection of wine is available, Sunday brunch is also available perfect ..

I Love Shanghai

Address:

155 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, The Bund;

 

中山东二路155号近金陵东路

Phone:

6355 8058
 
Beloved Bund-area cocktail lounge I Love Shanghai leads a double life, serving as both a nice laid-back environment for tourists to have a cocktail and a chat after trekking up and down the Bund promenade, and as a safe haven for Shanghai's most colo..
(0 Reviews)

Bubba's Texas-Style BBQ

Address:

2262 Hongqiao Lu (across from Marriott)

 

虹桥路2262号(近虹桥万怡酒店)

Phone:

6242 2612
 
Basically Bubba's is a sports bar, and it quite successful captures this aspect of Americana. Despite the Hongqiao location this place generally has a large and spirited crowd that it seats over two floors. One of Shanghai's few spots for a scrumptio..
(30 Reviews)

Barbarossa

Address:

231 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Huangpi Road, inside Peoples Park. Use the entrance between the Starbucks and the Shanghai Art Museum.

 

南京西路231号, 人民公园内. 上海美术馆旁边

Phone:

6318 0220
 
Barbarossa is one of the finer, if not the finest, upscale nightlife venue in Shanghai for its beautiful location in People's Park and its three floors of lush interiors. Classy drinks, hookahs and hip DJs keep Barbarossa on the nightlife map, and th..

Bar JG

Address:

Three on the Bund, 4/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road

 

中山东一路3号4楼,外滩三号

Phone:

6321 7733
 
Bar set inside acclaim restaurant Jean George, upscale bar good for small gatherings, business drinks and signature cocktails.

Bar Rouge

Address:

7F, Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Nanjing Lu

 

中山东一路18号7楼, 近南京路

Phone:

6339 1199
 
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 S..

Vault Bar

Address:

6F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, inside Laris at 3 on the Bund

 

中山东一路3号6楼,外滩三号Laris(陆唯轩)内

Phone:

6321 9922
 
Attached to Laris, this bar has become the place to go on Thursday where they host their famous Martini nights. Its another one of the Bund venues to see and be seen.

Zapata's

Address:

5 Hengshan Lu, near Dongping Lu

 

衡山路5号,近东平路

Phone:

64334104
 
As one of Shanghai's most popular bars, Zapata's holds court over the entire Hengshan Lu nightlife scene from their fantastic outdoor terrace and multiple venue complex. Usually packed any given night of the week, especially their Wednesday ladies ni..
     
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