Taking over Bourbon Street’s former Hengshan Lu space, Fly looks to grab the Jersey Shore crowd. The slick, all- black interior is assailed by loud fist pumping music, while secret service-like floor managers ensure VIPs get safely wasted. An extensive drink list is mostly par for the course but ... Read More
The Fennel Lounge hums every night of the week with hipsters, industry buffs and neighborhood regulars. This reconfiguration of Anar proves that getting the basics right is the recipe to success. There’s no gimmick or quirky concept here. Quality drinks and decent service go a long way. Look past ... Read More
Cozy up with friends and enjoy a La Chouffe draft (RMB40) or a fruity Leiffeman’s Frambois (RMB40) at this charming European café. Vintage decor, funky glassware and crafy design make this Yongkang Lu spot feel like an aprés-ski chalet. Check the chalkboard for specialty Belgian brews and gnaw on ... Read More
Brought to us by the owners of Mokkos, this Japanese haven has a great vibe. Set just a few blocks off the Bund, Jiao Bar is inviting and warm, emitting an old world feel with private rooms ensconced in dark wood. While shochu is the main attration, subtle reggae tunes ... Read More
This zany Chinese club’s light bright sign just popped up on Jiangning Lu and we couldn’t resist the glare. Trot up the fur-trimmed staircase, down a moving mirrored tunnel and try not to barf up all that baijiu as you come up for air in a hazy cave ... Read More
This roomy craft brewery (by the Dr. Wine people) has a good vibe and inviting décor. Dim lighting, wood-paneled walls and beer brewed on site make it a welcome addition to Shanghai’s growing microbrewery scene. Dr. Beer makes five proprietary beers (including three private tables with their own taps ... Read More
This sports bar just got a face-lift, and it’s looking decidedly more Spanish. From the Spaniard in the kitchen to the FC Barcelona jerseys on the rust red walls, this place is about as authentic as you can get. They’ve got San Miguel on tap (RMB14) and pitchers ... Read More
Taking up residence in Mao’s old location, Hollywood Shanghai has made a few renovations to the former after-hours hangout. They’ve moved the DJ table to make it the central focus of the nightclub, with resident DJ Jobo oscillating between hip-hop, house and pop to serve the dance floor ... Read More
Set in a ship-like loft in the Langham Xintiandi, this is one of the few quiet spots for a drink in this hectic area. The short menu focuses on martinis (from RMB90), and they’ve made an effort to keep things interesting with a stable of stiffly prepared classics supplemented ... Read More
Arcade takes a fresh spin on the cocktail lounge concept, offering a classed up hangout for creative types. S.T.D.’s Reggie describes it as a “LOgO for kids who have grown up a bit.” The design is sleek yet retro. Exposed brick wall, leather couches, low lighting, wood ... Read More
Serious musicians and educated listeners applaud the arrival of this venue―it has the connections and drive to bring in big Chinese and Western bands and DJs. The mid-sized venue holds 400 raucous moshers bumping and girating as they did at Boys Noize on Oct. 28. The stage is the ... Read More
The third location of this popular pirate bar brings hidden treasures in the form of boozy infusions and upgraded cocktails (RMB60-90) and a decent food menu so you can wolf down foie gras while throwing back those lethal little shots of rum on ice. The upscale atmosphere is beautifully executed ... Read More
Just when we were getting sick of our favorite bars turning into meat markets, Collective Concepts brings us a classy new establishment. While The Geisha’s first floor offers a gourmet Japanese menu, we’re more excited about the modern design and sleek decor of the boutique club on the ... Read More
The latest live house to hit the scene is the subterranean yet fashionable DCLUB. The idea behind this cavernous lounge is to offer optimum performance conditions for musicians while providing a refined, relaxed atmosphere for guests. For aspiring guitar heroes, this is the only venue in town where you can ... Read More
We found a gleefully sloppy new spot while bar hopping way past our bedtime–and on a weeknight to boot. This new after-hours joint is where you go when you run out of ideas. The Room gets popping around 3am, when an eclectic crowd of F&B boozehounds and Eastern ... Read More
One elevated stage, four fog machines, and millions of renminbi later, Club JJ has been reborn as–wait for it–Cargo JJ. With a new lease on life, the club takes no prisoners. A chest-rattling sound system and laser lighting astound even the most jaded clubbers. Hoping to differentiate itself ... Read More
Although Kartel’s been softly open for almost two months now, you’ve probably just noticed this “destroyed chic” three-level lounge on Xiangyang due to their jammed free-flow opening party. It’s situated in the top corner of the building and includes wrap-around floor-to-ceiling windows and relaxed seating (when it ... Read More
On the top floor of this new artsy space is the third edition of Kaiba, serving up Belgian beer on tap as well as a selection of over 90 bottles in an earthy reclaimed wood furnished setting. Wander down the winding paths to find two floors of terrace space. Try ... Read More
Situated down on a leafy corner of Hunan Lu and Wukang Lu, this new import from Taiwan aims to be the city’s premier single malt watering hole. The non-descript exterior next to an antiques shop gives way to a relaxed atmosphere. One end of the room is given over ... Read More
This terrace lounge perched on the fifth floor of Langham Hotel offers a respite from the bustling crowds of Xintiandi. Aiming for a South American-style al fresco feel, they also have a variety of drinks complemented by the barbecue from the chef which will be pulled out when the weather ... Read More
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