French Concession
Located in the Found 158 hub is this Australian-run craft-beer bar. The range of sudsy beers will satisfy both novices and serious hopheads. Knock back…
Must-see nightlife in Shanghai
French Concession
Hand-crafted microbrews, a big range of comfort food and sport on TV… no surprise this massive hang-out heaves on Fridays and Saturdays for brunch and…
French Concession
Zapfler’s forte is tasty German beer and equally delectable beer food. For around ¥50 a pint you’ll find a host of home-brewed IPAs, lagers and wheat…
French Concession
The bow-tied staff at the Japanese-run Constellation take their drinks seriously – you’re not going to get any watered-down cocktails here. A choice…
French Concession
Grab a craft beer from the fridge, plonk on a stool and listen to some tunes from the excellent selection of vinyl at this shop and bar. Sip on a Saranac,…
Shanghai
Not to be confused with the clothing brand, this cocktail lounge-cum-speakeasy is hidden behind a grey facade on the corner of North Shaanxi Rd. It's a…
Shanghai
One of the cheapest drinking options in town, Windows is a cheery underground dive bar that's been in Shanghai for more than a decade. It serves bargain…
French Concession
Trendy minimalist place with a nice wood-and-concrete finish. It's a cafe by day and a cocktail spot by night. There's a very small menu with inventive…
French Concession
With its convivial atmosphere and affordable wines by the glass and bottle, Enoterra was one of the first wine bars in the city to provide a winning…
The Bund & People's Square
Sure, it's not quite as fashionable (or pretentious) as its neighbours, but that's not necessarily a bad thing: the views from Shook!'s rooftop are just…
French Concession
This friendly no-frills place stuffed away down an alley near Jiaotong University is one of Shanghai’s most popular dives, specialising in cheap drinks…
French Concession
With more than 15 craft brews on tap, this simple spot lets the weird and wonderful imported suds do the talking. There are beer flights and a simple bar…
French Concession
At the back of the Ze Casa antique shop – cluttered with Shanghai antiques and collectables, from the art deco light fixtures to the attractive furniture…
Shanghai
My Place was established by two regulars who wanted to keep a dive bar running for locals. There's pool, darts and cheap drinks – including the house…
French Concession
One of the only LGBTIQ+ clubs in Shanghai, Lucca 390 (formerly 390 Bar) is divided into several sections, with dance floors, bars and mostly techno coming…
French Concession
Lovely store-cum-smoothie shop, selling carefully curated gifts, stationery, tote bags and independent magazines (some in English), plus a variety of…
French Concession
With a large bookcase, solid marble countertop and walls covered in art, Chez Black is a lovely spot to enjoy a single-origin brew. Rotating specials…
The Bund & People's Square
Sir Elly's offers some of Shanghai's best cocktails, shaken up with that winning ingredient: 270-degree panoramas taking in Pudong, Suzhou Creek and the…
The Bund & People's Square
Opposite the Rockbund Art Museum, this elegant local chain has excellent artisanal, locally roasted coffee at reasonable prices. The decor is stylish and…
Shanghai
Order an espresso martini or two and watch day fade to night as the neon slowly flickers on from the 87th floor of the Jinmao Tower. Access to Cloud 9 is…
Shanghai
Attracting a mixed crowd, the Spot is part bistro, part lounge bar (with a DJ spinning tracks), but when push comes to shove, it’s a place to come to…
French Concession
This neat bar is just what the doctor ordered: all in black and chrome, pupil-dilating minimalist cool. Note the almost obliterated Maoist slogans outside…
Shanghai
A funky coffee shop and bar in the M50 complex serving cocktails, beer and wine, plus espresso-based drinks. Small meals range from rib-eye steak and…
Shanghai
Have a drink or indulge in afternoon tea with the spectacular 33-floor atrium of the Grand Hyatt towering above you in the Jinmao Tower.
Shanghai
Had enough of wall-to-wall suits and sky-high prices? Helen's speciality is the bargain-basement, no-frills student dive. Enjoy.
Hongkou & North Shanghai
Sink into a comfy armchair with a cup of coffee and study the photos of Chinese and Western legends of the silver screen. Celebrating the golden age of…
French Concession
Classy beach-themed lounge bar, with lots of natural light and airy tones, plus a big pink glitter wall. There's a nice balcony and a tempting, albeit…
French Concession
This branch of Boxing Cat Brewery in the Sinan Mansions complex isn't as popular as its West Fuxing Rd outfit, but it is a staple among Shanghai's beer-o…
French Concession
Small gourmet teahouse for experimental tea fans. Sample tea served in an oatmeal cookie cup that you can eat, or perhaps tea with sea salt and cream…
Shanghai
Shanghai's tea shops are quickly catching up with their coffee counterparts. InWE Tea is one of the modern outlets reinventing the way we enjoy the world…
French Concession
Set below ground in the buzzing international hub of Found 158, this concrete-clad, late-night venue hosts some of Shanghai’s hottest underground live…
French Concession
This is the kind of Irish pub you'd find anywhere in the world, with wooden furniture and memorabilia on the walls. There's Irish beers, whiskeys and…
French Concession
This dive bar has real staying power, clocking up around 20 years in the business of cheap beer and good live music (Friday and Saturday nights). Beyond…
French Concession
Once home to the Shanghai underground scene (way back in the 1990s), YY’s has successfully remained on the fringes of the city’s consciousness, without…
French Concession
Minimalist and wildly popular tea house, with a Starbucks-style business model, this Chinese chain serves classic brews plus truly bizarre concoctions. It…
Shanghai
Modern cafe serving single-origin Ethiopian, Costa Rican, Ugandan and Guatemalan coffee, from beans they roast themselves. There are some curious coffee…
Shanghai
With vintage-style tiles, historic photographs, old fireplaces and wooden panels, this cute cafe has been decked out like a European cottage. The parasol…
French Concession
Takeaway coffee place themed like a newsstand, with hanging papers and newspaper bundles for makeshift stools (although there's not much room to sit)…
French Concession
The long wooden bar at Union Trading Company serves as a spot to sit and watch the bartenders do their thing using seasonal ingredients and a menu that…
Shanghai
Good beer spot favoured by the after-work expat crowd. Local brews on tap include the Boxing Cat Contender Pale Ale and Goose Island IPA. The hoppy and…
