Must-see nightlife in Shanghai

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Lovely store-cum-smoothie shop, selling carefully curated gifts, stationery, tote bags and independent magazines (some in English), plus a variety of…

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…

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…

Opposite the Rockbund Art Museum, this elegant local chain has excellent artisanal, locally roasted coffee at reasonable prices. The decor is stylish and…

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…