Yuyintang

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.

Anadolu

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.

Shanghai Uncle (Tianyaoqiao)

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.

Shanghai Uncle (Times Square)

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.

Dragon Club

The ultimate in late night partying, one could actually go to Dragon for a couple hours, have a good night's rest and then return early the next morning to continue...no one actually does this. Cocktails are pricey but two-floor, French Concession so..

The Shelter

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..

Flying Elephant Restaurant

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..

Abbey Road

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 ..

JZ

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..

Cafe Du Monde

Cafe Du Monde brings a taste of the deep south to Thumb Plaza in Pudong. Traditional creole dishes, such as Jambalayas, Gumbo soups and Po' boys (a type of submarine sandwich) ensures that this cafe has a real Louisiana feel to it. Even though there'..

Bubba's Texas-Style BBQ

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..

Barbarossa Lounge

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 Rouge

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..

The Bulldog

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.