Windows Underground

Windows Underground is the newest, nicest, and largest live music venue to open up in recent memory in Shanghai, and hosts the gamut of Chinese up-and-coming rock bands every weekend. The basement club usually host a big show on Saturday, featuring ..

Windows Scoreboard (Huaihai)

While the Windows affiliation may drive some potential customers away, Scoreboard is actually one of Shanghai's best venues for a fun, affordable, and pretension-free night out on the town. Drinks are dirt cheap (10-20rmb), the extensive pub food men..

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..

LOgO

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..

The Beaver

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..

I Love Shanghai

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..

Y.Ys (Yin Yang)

Although Y.Y.'s has been around for over a decade, it remains as one of Shanghai's lesser known venues. With posters of Chairman Mao adorning every available wall space, Y.Y.'s unique atmosphere and respectable cocktail list has made it a fast favori..