A hip hop club.[open]
Perched atop one of the world's tallest buildings, this ninety-second-floor bar is split into two distinctive areas: a quieter and cozier space in the style of late 1930s Shanghai; and [open]
Hoping to attract the crème de la crème of Shanghai society, Upper East serves cocktails, wines and liquors with a dash of style.[open][ 1 Event ]
Lively bar on the popular HongMei leisure strip. Boasts a large variety of brews.[open]
Green sofas, wooden furniture and trees that grow through the room form this cozy little bar. Also features a Mexican-influenced food menu.[open]
With a 360-degree view of the area surrounding People's Square, Le Royal Meridien's hotel bar stocks cigars and fine wines, plus a variety of martini specials.[open][ 1 Event ]
A three-story villa renovated as a French restaurant and lounge. Cocktail specialists skillfully mix a wide choice of drinks, while the wine list samples from five different continents.[open]
Tiny little bar.[open]
Simple bar with clean interior set in the leafy French Concession area. Popular for after-work drinks and nibbles, with subtle reminders of the band that inspired it's name.[open]
From the mind behind Boxing Cat comes this new bar, which uses molecular gastronomy techniques to manufacture inventive drinks, from nitrogen-chilled flasks to flutes of sparkling wine with cassis caviar.[open]
KEE, the exclusive private members club, with venues in Hong Kong and Shanghai announces the opening of its first concept lounge & bar for Alfred Dunhill at Plaza 66, Shanghai. [open]
Combining aspects of a studio apartment and a multi-purpose food and beverage establishment, this venue comprises a comprehensive bar, a glass-enclosed dining room, a cozy lounge and a rooftop terrace.[open][ 1 Event ]
Mixing up a storm, Apothecary features consummate cocktail perfectionism served with a side of Cajun-influenced, modern food. Furniture is upholstered in an understated blue that is smart and unobtrusive.[open]
Inside PuDong's Yanlord Gardens, Aqua is a refreshing glass of water, with cozy lounge and outdoor balcony.[open]
Jazzy and soothing ambiance with a huge aquarium for relaxing or entertaining after a tough day.[open]
Soak up the ambiance of the French Concession on the terrace and catch the latest sport events, or just have a laugh with friends.[open]
Fire off a few laser shots and swill beer in this out-of-the-way bar. Cheap drinks in an army-themed environment.[open]
Friendly bar on the Bund, located in a converted lighthouse. Enjoy spectacular views over the HuangPu, while relaxing and enjoying a well-made cocktail.[open][ 1 Event ]
When the lights go down, Barbie comes out to play, with girlie cocktails and cheese-tastic music that'll make your life into a fantastic, plastic toyland.[open]
A comprehensive bar and Western/American restaurant featuring dynamic live entertainment, over-sized food portions and generous drinks.[open]
The Baby has all the sports screens and decent drinks one comes to expect from the Big Bamboo.[open]
A bar that makes it good to be bad.[open]
In the heart of bustling Shanghai, close to the business and retail core and cultural sites, Four Seasons offers the city's finest setting for social gatherings, complete with six dining [open]
Top Jazz Entertainment, specialty whiskies, large selection of wine by the glass and a variety of fine cigars. [open]
Shanghai staple, with city-wide fame for its high-quality cocktails and extensive menu. The original location on XinLe Road has a classy but small interior, with bar stools and a few [open]
It is, quite simply, all about the shochu: apricot and plum shochu liqueur and original shochu-based cocktails are the specialty at this Japanese bar.[open]
A classic favorite for a night of wallet-thinning indulgence. Toast your champagne in the glow of the centerpiece bar - lit with red chandeliers and animated every so often by [open]
Japanese bar owned by celebrity Kobayashi Kiyotaka, a man well known for his mixology and winner of several international awards, including NBA and IBA. Bar Untouchable marks his first foray [open]
Nines in the address and nines in the name make this a nonagon-faceted experience.[open]
Moroccan style bar set in the scenic People's Park.[open]
Complete with plush beds and gentle music, it's easy to relax when you’re in Bed. This cocktail lounge gives you the comfort of home without the hassle of making yourself [open]
A quiet bar run by an all-female staff. Easy listening music and cozy atmosphere, with occasional live music.[open]
Newly opened beer shop and delivery service based on DaGu Road. Delivers a wide range of imported and domestic beer from 12pm-9pm everyday. Delivery areas include JingAn, LuWan and HuangPu [open]
Hidden away, like all good secrets, is the Bell Bar and Café. The drinks selection is extensive and the ambiance welcoming, but it is the service that sets this venue [open][ 1 Event ]
Small bar that has attracted a loyal following and a friendly crowd.[open]
Anchoring the HengShan Road bar strip, this ten-year-old bar is one of the oldest on the block.[open]
A surreal mix of Patpong chic, Blue Angel is worth a drink or two along the TongRen strip.[open]
A Shanghai institution with a nice 'n' easy menu of burgers, pastas, salads and other all-time favorites, as well as quality drinks.[open]
Little neighborhood bar.[open]
Having survived long enough to be worth a peek for the LGBT crowd, The Box has mixed up its repertoire with open bars, shirtless dance shows, drag performances and hot [open]
Microbrewery offering American-style food, bar games and beautiful beer. Flavors from the American South pervade the menu, creating the ideal complement to the house-made lager, ale, Pilsner and stout.[open][ 1 Event ]
The selection of different beers, all brewed by the in-house brew master, is the main feature of this branch of the Kerry Hotel's F&B initiative. Glasses are arranged artistically above [open]
Chilled lounge space from the owner of Blue Frog.[open]
Retro-futuristic bar with a distinctive, digital-age design. Live band Rendezvouz drown out the woes of the world every night.[open]
A café during the day and a bar at night. Vanilla offers home-made food, coffee, Wi-Fi and drinks with reasonable prices. It’s a comfortable and relaxed place with good service.[open]
In the crow's nest of the Captain Hostel sits this laid-back bar, offering one of the cheapest views of the Bund.[open]
Recreating the original Soho as it's concept, this bar reminisces of the Manhattan once renowned for its brothels.[open][ 1 Event ]
Situated along the historic stretch of the Suzhou Creek, this renovated lounge-restaurant-bar is a cozy spot for neighborhood dwellers to sit back and relax after a hard day's slog. The [open]
Cozy outpost for those seeking a laid back, warm atmosphere in a chic, low-key setting. Designed in the style of a Swiss lodge, The Chalet offers great happy hour deals.[open]
No riddles about this bar within the Renaissance hotel: as per the title, champagne is sipped and cigars are puffed.[open]
A sports bar located in the HongQiao Marriott, with music from a live band.[open]
Peruvian snacks are joined in harmony with trendy Latin cocktails to put a new spin on sultry, sensual evenings.[open][ 1 Event ]
A cozy and casual Japanese-themed café and champagne bar with excellent service. The wine list is extensive and the atmosphere is very relaxed.[open]
High-end jazz bar with cigars and wine.[open]
One of the tallest bars in China, located at the top floor of the Jin Mao Tower and proudly displaying a fabulous view of Shanghai.[open]
Rich purple upholstery and fabric dominate this bar, which is located adjacent to the lobby of The Peninsula. Drinks are at the upper end of the price scale.[open]
newly opened copeo,belonging to La Finca brand,the surroundings is really breathtaking and thrilled,anyone who love spanish bar are welcome.[open]
American food, live music, televisions and an extra-long happy hour are the essence of this bar and restaurant, delivering a cosmopolitan lifestyle to the inhabitants of GuBei.[open][ 1 Event ]
A pair of warm, cozy bars. Helmed by the eponymous and ever-friendly Cotton, it's a popular spot to eat, drink and make merry.[open]
A shrine to vodka, vodka-based cocktails and vodka infusions, Craft is a cozy spot to relish clever concoctions alongside classic mixed drinks.[open]
A labyrinth of rooms, each with its own crowd and vibe but all indulging in the same RMB10 drinks.[open]
Replacing the antiquated Long Bar, CVRVE has a much more modern feel, with undulating surfaces and a menu brimming with classic cocktails.[open]
Big gay club in The Cool Docks.[open]
Located amidst the established alternative scene of XingFu Road, Dada boasts a good sound system, fun DJs and quality affordable drinks in a clean but casual small space with arty [open][ 1 Event ]
Bar that combines themes of fate and spiritualism with podium dances and drunken fun.[open]
This martini bar seeks to convey all the style, glamor and sophisticated beauty of the Italian fashion duo.[open]
Old-time favorite gay bar, around for longer than most competitors and offering a relaxed, friendly space in which to mingle.[open]
Employing a set of skilled barmen and providing a beefy set of cocktails and wine, this pseudo-exclusive bar has quickly developed a following, requiring reservations on most nights.[open]
Southeast Asian decorated villa set on the beautiful lawns of the Rui Jin Guest House. Great cocktails and comfy corners.[open]
On the east side of the HuangPu River, Flair has one of the best views in the city, encompassing both the megaliths of PuDong and the classic Concession-era mansions. Minimum [open]
Cocktails done with Japanese precision.[open][ 1 Event ]
an alternative bar with contemporary-chic decor and super friendly waiters. A great cosey place to meet fellow rainbow people.[open]
Small neighborhood hangout with a snooker table and relatively cheap drinks.[open]
Flashy surfaces and shi-shi design, topped off with a stylish terrace.[open]
Sports bar out in the wilds of PuDong. Cozy spot for the locals but nothing to travel for.[open]
This ultra-chic bar is one of the Bund's busiest destinations for both business folk and party goers alike, all looking for a high-end experience.[open]
Green Terrace is one of the recent Lounge joints opened in Shanghai. Its located at Yue Yang road next Dong Ping road. The whole interior gives you a nice soothing experience. [open]
Inexpensive and casual wine bar, serving up wines from the finest producing regions around the world and a selection of delicious finger foods.[open]
This Middle Eastern restaurant's bar features 28 flavors of shisha for the avid smokers, using Al Fahker tobacco from Dubai.[open]
The Hacienda, on the upper floor of Zapata's, serves authentic Mexican, Tex-Mex and South American cuisine, helmed by a Mexican Chef with over 10 years of experience. The Hacienda's Fiesta [open][ 1 Event ]
Chilled out bar with cheap drinks, a foosball table and Wii games.[open]
Regularly featuring rocking off-beat local bands, this is definitely for the alternate-music appreciators.[open]
Haven is a luxurious Gothic nightclub catering to 'Beauty, Romance, Lifestyle and Wealth', in their own words. Both staff and the venue itself are decorated accordingly, with every effort to [open]
Set in the beautiful Red House building, this French bar/Restaurant is both cool and sophisticated.[open]
With over six years experience of catering to the needs of local and expatriate customers, Hu & Hu Sofa specializes in customizing unique sofas and chairs to suit individual tastes. [open]
The Hut is a quaint chill-out bar. A place where locals hangout, with many candles and walls covered in contemporary art. It has a separate bar room for [open]
A down and dirty dive that makes for a fun change from the conventional upmarket pretensions of Shanghai's nightlife. Deadly drink deals ensure a memorable - if hazy - night.[open]
With a name inspired by a rare mineral called Rhodochrosite, Incarose conveys passion and maturity. The venue is a combination of a cocktail bistro, a wine bar and a lounge, [open]
Rock and roll bar with macabre paintings on the walls and metal tunes booming out of the speakers. It comes with a pool table and some original cocktails.[open]
High - end Bar in Pu Dong Shangri-La Hotel with an amazing view facing to Huang Pu River[open]
A sophisticated and exclusive lounge, serving signature cocktails and exciting modern alternative drinks. The food menu offers nouveau interpretations of fusion cuisine, available throughout the evening.[open]
Established in 1993 Judy’s is the longest running party venue in Shanghai! Judy’s is the place to be if you are looking for a great time and to let a [open]
'70s music revived into dance music. A great place to meet other expats but steer clear of random ladies.[open]
Spectacular views with soothing sounds of jazz music.[open]
The make your own Bloody Marys are the perfect fix for the previous night's tricks.[open]
Belgian beer bar serving over 65 different beers, including Belgian Trappist, lagers, pils, blonds, stouts, ambers, craft beers, fruit beers and Duvel pale ale, to name a few ambrosial nectars.[open]
Another Japanese gem, mixing nice cocktails in a tasteful, intimate environment, perfect for an after-work drink with friends.[open]
Down the alleyways of TaiKang Road, this cozy little bar offers a selection of cocktails, both classic and unique.[open]
A bar and gallery rolled into one, featuring the work of local artists and drinks to savor while you examine the paintings.[open]
An intimate and grunge-style bar with off-the-wall live music and inexpensive drinks. It's an excellent place to come for a fun and dirty night.[open]
A sleek, industrial-influenced, European lounge, whose minimalist design is complimented by its comfortable furniture and a dance floor playing pulsing house music.[open]
Conveniently located at the hub of the Shanghai Center complex, the Long Bar is one of the most comfortable destinations in town for a drink after work or a casual [open]
The Shanghai Club (former club that occupied the current Waldorf Astoria Club premises) was famed for its Long Bar, an impressive 34m bar counter and longest in the Far East [open]
Comprising a nice terrace and a small but sleek indoor lounge, this bar eases the strain with its glasses of wine and light tapas.[open]
Drawing on the tribal heritage of Yunnan Province, this cocktail lounge extension of the popular restaurant has a range of classic mixers and signature specials. With evocative décor and a [open]
A cosy lounge for guests to relax, have a drink or snack in a quiet and private atmosphere. [open]
A sophisticated and elegant lounge set in an glass atrium with natural daylight. A bespoke venue offering authentic Afternoon Tea, signature cocktails and an extensive single malt whisky selection.[open]
This spacious, stylish lounge bar at Bund18 mixes classic class with modern decor, tapas on the menu and specialty cocktails. Closed for renovation.[open]
The inheritor of all that used to be the much-loved live music venue, Logo, this bar loses some of the grungy edge in exchange for a more lounge-like feel.[open]
Closed[open]
This colorful but kitschy bar on YanAn Road offers friendly service and a decent selection of premium whiskey.[open]
A hot favorite with fans of Shanghai's sexiest go-go dancers, rocking live bands and great bar service.[open]
Maxmo is the latest club to take advantage of the 2/F 333 Tongren Lu premises, the final resting place of so many other nightlife business ventures that weren't meant to [open]
Live music for the twenty-something crowd.[open]
Tapas-style Italian food paired with home-made cocktails.[open]
No expense has been spared on this venue's sound and lighting systems, with a view to holding numerous performances from live music acts.[open]
Effortlessly blending cool and exuberance, this Japanese venue offers a relaxed drinking experience in a lighthearted atmosphere. Drinks center around different kinds of shochu, served to you by chirpy staff [open]
Well-dressed, upmarket bar secreted away down a dirty alley. Monkey motifs adorn the walls of this warm and cozy venue, which serves expensive but delicious drinks.[open]
Located on the twelfth floor of the Shanghai East Asia Hotel, this is a pleasant and laid-back spot for evening drink, with panoramic views over the Shanghai Stadium.[open]
Moonsha Lounge offers an extensive martini menu and wine selection with an array of fusion-Japanese-style light snacks.[open]
Holds its own on Fridays with the RMB100 all-you-can-drink special in a comfortable Cro-Magnon type setting.[open][ 1 Event ]
These 1920s factory buildings have been put to good use and now form a cluster of modern entertainment and art venues.[open]
Fun, Chinese-style bar with mainstream pop and R&B. Regularly has live singers performing and is notorious for gaudy décor, particularly the faux chandeliers.[open]
Industrial-style bar set over two floors. The space is relatively small, with a design that does little to maximize the space. However, it has the advantage of being in the [open]
A distinctive, futuristic-looking lounge, with seating areas reminiscent of time capsules. It also boasts a reasonable dance floor and a small, enclosed outdoor patio.[open]
Chill out at Old Manhattan, a long-time expat party favorite loved for its laid-back and welcoming attitude. Drop by for a pre-dinner drink and come back later for a whole [open]
From the folks at Half Bar, Dada, C's and other well-known Shanghai institutions comes this game-filled bar area, attracting many university students looking for a cheap beer.[open]
A bar and grill that with a live band that plays from 9pm. In the cool, blue-lit, serene bar, you can jam to the Filipino music or relax with friends [open]
Located in the heart of the French Concession, Plus Wines is right across the street from Si Nan Mansion. Recently opened in a 4-story building that perfectly captures the charm [open]
If this hipster joint started selling Pabst Blue Ribbon for USD1, you could easily mistake it for a bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This living-room-size spot has pop art on every [open]
Relaxed lounge with an introverted Alice in Wonderland theme. A full kitchen cooks up food all evening, and pizza until 1am.[open]
Combining a daily happy hour and nightly live performances from the in-house band, this chill-out spot hopes to meet the criteria of drinkers and dancers alike.[open]
Scallywags and Jolly Rogers off the port bow! Treasure-hunting rogues of Shanghai can revel in this rum haunt, swigging from shot glasses or bottles and sampling an assortment of straight [open]
Located on the mezzanine level, The Bar has one of Shanghai's largest collections of cigars and malt whiskeys, and a walk-in humidor with private lockers for cigar aficionados. A technologically [open]
Precise techniques and classic cocktails are the foundations of this lounge and terrace.[open]
Brews their own beers and accompanies them with the kind of unhealthy food that is the perfect partner to a solid pint.[open]
Part gay bar, part pseudo-art space, this venue consists of a variety of rooms to chill out and to hide away in.[open]
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city center, this cozy space offers Southeast Asian cuisine and is singled out among peers by screening one movie every night. Head [open]
A modern bohemian Indian lounge offering guests a welcoming hideout to enjoy healthy appetizers, smoothies, coffees, delightful cocktails, wines and spirits. Guests can enjoy music from some of Shanghai's most [open]
Ice-cold bar offering over 150 different types of vodka in myriad flavors.[open]
Glaring imperiously down from the top of the Urbn Hotel, this little bar, like the restaurant Downstairs, also bears the touch of Laris, and serves a mix of refreshing cocktails.[open]
Small cozy nook in which to partake of relaxed beverages and food. Calm, clean and quiet, with artsy posters pasted on the walls.[open]
Hostesses and a pool table, not too much more to it.[open]
Keeping the same design as the original Maison Pourcel space (which then became, briefly, Studiobar), this latest incarnation hopes to finally give off that image of sensual chic. Art deco [open][ 4 Events ]
New lounge with a Bund view, scheduled for a soft opening on May 7.[open]
Named for the poem by Scotland's most beloved poet, this whiskey bar stocks a mix of international varieties, but particularly the Scottish favorites.[open]
Bar dedicated to Argentine tango, from the music to the drinks.[open]
Sensuality is in the mind, but Tantra's divans and red décor certainly ease along lascivious thoughts. Subtle it is not but there is a certain effervescence about the décor that [open]
Friendly boutique cocktail lounge. Dimmed lights generate the atmosphere for a romantic post-dinner drink, the start of an evening, or a late-night place to wind down.[open]
The perfect place for a drink where the mood is relaxed, the folk are mellow and the drinks reasonably priced.[open]
Top Floor Cafe&Bar Old Grand villa featured with live music,gallery,and live sport.A long and luxurious history of the house adds a delicious gossip of the old shanghai culture. There are certain places [open]
This restaurant has closed.[open]
TZ Bar is an intimate saloon located in the heart of Jing'an. Expect live music, especially acoustic performances, on a regular basis.[open]
Bar claiming all the expertise in the art of the cocktail master, teaching mixology skills are taught from Thursday to Saturday. Booking required.[open]
Decadently designed bar and lounge features world famous drinks, all served in style, complemented by a bar menu of creative, delicious snacks. 6F Three on the Bund 3 Zhong Shan Dong [open]
Normally pretty packed with people passing around the evil eye, until a certain hour when they all get drunk and become best mates, Velvet is a popular spot for dancing [open]
A world-class bar offering an extensive cocktail and wine selection with a touch of Cuba; a cigar lounge, cheese room, and a rum and wine room add to a great [open]
Located on the 32nd and 33rd floors of the Hyatt on the Bund's West Tower, this bar features stunning views in a relaxed setting, with day beds, comfortable seating arrangements [open]
W&W brings unique wines and single malt whiskies into a relaxed setting designed for tasting and conversation. Whether you are an enthusiast or a novice, owner Denise Liu and her [open]
Large sports bar located in the middle of Puxi. Great place to play a game of pool, darts or beer pong. Very popular with the younger crowd on weekends.[open]
Cheap, late, fun. All the things that the original Windows was and continues to be through this sister venue.[open]
With Tembo gone, the Windows family continues to provide a haven for lovers of live music at this underground hotspot.[open]
Sports bar out in GuBei.[open]
A large selection of world-class whiskies await. Located on the fifth and sixth floors of the XY-One building, its two levels of malt indulgence include an individual wine cellar and [open]
Get tipsy every night with an 8pm to midnight happy hour.[open]
With rich colors, low lighting and luxurious seating, and an eclipsed lair upstairs for cigar aficionados, this sumptuous lounge offers up flawless cocktails (try a classic manhattan or a more modern [open]
Monday: The Mash Up Tuesday: Retrospective Wednesday: Ladies Night Thursday: The Industry Friday: Sh - Cancun Saturday: Fiesta Loca[open][ 2 Events ]
On the 25th floor of the ZhongShan Park Renaissance Hotel, this bar serves up classic cocktail concoctions as well as their very own innovations.[open]
