Not yet a member ? Join now | Members log-in here | SmartTicket Cart (0)

SmartShanghai's "Best of Shanghai"

See which venues are popular with other SmartShanghai.com members. Enter

Article: Decor - basic

Your search has been forwarded to this Search Article

Yuyintang

Address:

1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu

 

延安西路1731号(凯旋路)天山公园小白楼

Phone:

5237 8662
 
Yuyintang is one of the oldest underground live music houses in Shanghai, and has become a staple in the city. Featuring regular gigs every weekend, it brings in underground rock acts both worldwide and local.
(10 Reviews)

Anadolu

Address:

4-6 Hengshan Lu, near Wulumuqi Lu

 

衡山路4-7号,近乌鲁木齐路

Phone:

5465 0977
 
You don't need to a wear a tux to get a get a good kebab - Anadolu's decor is crumbling - but the lamb, hummus and pita are all good quality for cheap. Expect to dine with crowds of slickly-dressed middle easterners most any night of the week.
(0 Reviews)

Coolzey (Huashan Lu)

Address:

1589 Huashan Lu, by Huaihai Lu

 

长宁区华山路1589弄3号 (靠近淮海中路)

Phone:

6255 1428
 
With three locations throughout the city, Coolzey's provides standard Western fare aimed primarily at the lunchtime crowd. Low-to-medium priced sandwiches and pasta cover most of the repertoire, while fast service affords a quick meal on the go. Deli..

Wagas (Thumb Plaza)

Address:

199 Fang Dian Lu

 

芳甸路199号

Phone:

5033 6277
 
Wagas is a burgeoning chain of smoke-free chain that specializes in healthy foods including smoothies, big salads and wraps. The casual, order-at-the-counter atmosphere is complemented by simple but comfortable décor (table/chairs and some lounge se..
(0 Reviews)

Shanghai Uncle (Tianyaoqiao)

Address:

211 Tianyaoqiao Road, near Nandan Lu

 

天钥桥路211号 近南丹路, 地铁1号线徐家汇站

Phone:

6464 6430
 
The Uncle is known for its lively local atmosphere, traditional Chinese fare and a whole lot of it. Simple, dark red decor and large round tables cater to big group dinners. Spare ribs are an absolute must have.
(0 Reviews)

Shanghai Uncle (Times Square)

Address:

8/F, Times Square, 500 Zhangyang Road, near Pudong Nan Lu

 

张杨路500号时代广场8楼 近浦东南路, 地铁2号线东昌路站

Phone:

5836 7977
 
The Uncle is known for its lively local atmosphere, traditional Chinese fare and a whole lot of it. Simple, dark red decor and large round tables cater to big group dinners. Spare ribs are an absolute must have.

The Shelter

Address:

5 Yongfu Lu, near Fuxing Xi Lu

 

永福路5号,近复兴西路

Phone:

6437 0400
 
The newest addition to Shanghai's alternative clubbing scene, The Shelter is a no-frills basement club offering up the cornerstones of a great night out: cheap drinks, great atmosphere, and creative music. Large dance floor for bigger events and a gr..

Macau Portuguese Restaurant

Address:

488 Xikang Lu, near Kangding Lu

 

西康路488号近康定路

Phone:

6255 0092
 
The Macao Portuguese Restaurant specializes in grilled, BBQ, and seafood dishes, but also offers a number of Filipino dishes at affordable rates. A diner-like atmosphere, The Macao is a favorite of the local Filipino expats, and a great option for b..

Flying Elephant Restaurant

Address:

3F, The Bund Hotel, 525 Guangdong Lu

 

广东路525号金外滩宾馆3楼

Phone:

6351 0797, 6352 2000 x 8365
 
Possibly the only Russian restaurant in the city, the Flying Elephant has been bringing Shanghailanders borscht for many a year. Decor is simple, but the experience is made truly authentic by the live Russian band performing nightly. This crew of mus..
(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 ..
(7 Reviews)

Kraze Burger

Address:

323 Tianyaoqiao Lu, Nandan Lu

 

天钥桥路323号 近南丹路

Phone:

6426-3667
 
Little-to-no ambiance is okay if all you're looking for is a burger that reminds you of home. Kraze is actually pretty tame - but it's a good place to get traditional diner including grilled cheese on a freelancer's salary.
(9 Reviews)

La Creperie

Address:

No.1 Taojiang Lu, near Fenyang Lu

 

桃江路1号,靠近东平路/汾阳路

Phone:

5465 9055
 
La Creperie does indeed serve crepes. From hum-drum Nutella filled dough to the tangy seafood/salad crepe, main courses run the gamut. Some crepes are more successful than others, but the all wood decor, fully bar and English speaking servers make fo..
(6 Reviews)

Black Cafe

Address:

65 Maoming Bei Lu, near Yanan Lu

 

茂名北路65号, 近延安路

Phone:

5228-6575
 
Known by many as "that blind restaurant," Black Cafe is the place where customers eat in the pitch black while being served by the sightless. The venue is shockingly clean. Although you won't ever know exactly what it is that you ate, it actually tas..
(4 Reviews)

Blue Chair Cafe-Crepes-Galerie

Address:

228 South Xiang Yang Lu, near Fuxing Lu

 

襄阳南路228号

Phone:

6466 0482, 6466 4286
 
It wouldn't be Shanghai without a combination creperie and furniture gallery. Yes, at Blue Chair you can fill up on chocolate crepes and purchase a, um, blue chair. Desserts are all fine; "meal" crepes are often runny - and in all the wrong places.
(0 Reviews)

Boonna Cafe (Huaihai Lu)

Address:

1690 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Wanping Lu

 

淮海中路 1690

Phone:

021 6433 0835
 
Huaihau Lu Boonna is an improvement on its siblings with its outdoor patio carefully protected from the main drag's frenzy. With its shelf full of books to read while you drink coffee and available computers, Boonna has all the markings of bohemia, e..
(11 Reviews)

Gourmet Burger Cafe

Address:

455 Shanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu

 

陕西北路455号, 近北京西路

Phone:

5213 6885
Delivery: 5213 6887
 
Gourmet Burger Cafe offers inventive gourmet hamburgers in a modern cafe environment. Over 30 different variations, such as the 'Crakajak' with premium beef, cracked black peppercorns and melted cheddar cheese or the 'L'Avorella' with prime beef, bu..

Dragonfly (Jingan)

Address:

458 Dagu Lu, Jing An

 

大沽路458号

Phone:

6327 1193
 
Dragonfly is the westernized spa chain sweeping Shanghai with its assortment of foot/shoulder/body massages as well as nail treatments. Massages here are far gentler than the average walk-by Shanghainese foot rub place, the rooms are always dark and ..
(0 Reviews)

Coconut Bar

Address:

No. 12, Thumb Plaza, 199 Fangdian Lu, Yangguo Zhong Lu

 

上海市浦东新区芳甸路199弄12号

Phone:

5033 9879
 
Coconut bar is a small and relaxed venue located on the ground floor of Thumb Plaza in Pudong. It's one of the few places in town to serve New Zealand's Stienlarger, and what's more, ALL the food available is only 29rmb. With a live band playing some..

The Bulldog

Address:

1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, near Hengshan Lu (across the street from the American Consulate)

 

乌鲁木齐南路1号, 近淮海路和衡山路

Phone:

6466 7878
 
Although it recently dropped the all to 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.

Captain's Hostel

Address:

37 Fuzhou Lu, near Sichuan Zhong Lu

 

福州路37号,近四川中路

Phone:

6323 5053
 
A Shanghai institution, the Captain Hostel offers some serious bang for your Bund. This ship-themed residence, be-speckled with buoys and portholes, is mildly gimmicky but unusually clean for a hostel. If you choose the Sailor Bunks be prepared to sh..
(1 Reviews)

American Steak & Eggs

Address:

99 Xikang Lu, Bldg. 3, near Nanjing Lu

 

西康路99号, 近南京西路

Phone:

6279 2201
 
(0 Reviews)

Johnny Moo (Hongfeng)

Address:

228 Hongfeng Lu, Century Park near Biyun Lu

 

红枫路228号 近碧云路

Phone:

3382 1618
 
     
VENUE NAME (e.g. "Bar Rouge")
STREET NAME (e.g. Fuxing Xi Lu)
NEARBY METRO
AREA