Geoff Tink: Business Development Manager, Insurance Services
Shanghai sails on a sea of booze, so picking a few places is tough. After a rough slog pushing papers all day, some colleagues sneak a pint at Spice Bar on Dongping Lu. The clientele is "eclectic," the mid-90s pop is strange and ... Read More
Pia Johanson: Managing Director
Formerly harboring disdain for westernized food abroad, I've recently welcomed the comforting reinstatement of the vaguley timed social occassion, brunch. This is best enjoyed on Taikang Lu where the plethora of café choices is as dizzying as navigating the narrow alleys, the latter being most ... Read More
Eric Haguma: IT Project Manager
One of my favorite places is the Brasilian Steak House (Steakhouses) barbecue. Their daily dinner buffet is a good deal for both your stomach and your pocket. The "churasco" barbecue, with an amazing variety of tasty steaks, is served right from the grill to your ... Read More
Sheela Awe: Student
After living in Shanghai for five years, I've just adapted well to the people here and love the city's nightlife. Before going to New York in the summer to pursue a career in dance, I'll definitely be around chilling with my friends in some ... Read More
Lip Chiong: Architect & Interior Designer
I like to visit places that are interesting, be it for a dining experience with a twist or a special setting that makes my meal and drinks with close friends extra memorable. A recently opened restaurant and lounge called Mojo Mania (Contemporary Chinese) at 30 ... Read More
Stefan Mueller: Chemical Engineer
My job requires quite a bit of traveling, so whenever I return to Shanghai, there's nothing better than unwinding with a great beer and a view of the Bund. One place that's rather unique and quite down to earth is Captain's Bar on ... Read More
Lucius Antonio Clark: Singer
Citizen Café (Cafés) has simply a great feeling to it. It is quiet, the staff are nice and the food is good. It's a great place to have an intimate moment with someone over a great dinner, so when I'm not hard at work ... Read More
Robert Zsolnay - Freelance Journalist
Checking out Shanghai bars for research reasons is always a good excuse to become a regular in some of them. Currently living in and writing a book on Shanghai, I look for inspiration in many places around me. If I'm seeking a good drink to ... Read More
Juliette McCawley - Director/ Photographer
Originally from Trinidad, I came to Shanghai to follow my passion--filmmaking. I really like Shanghai for its great mix of people and food. For good spicy, garlic-y comfort food, I go to the Manchurian restaurant called Dong Bei Ren (Dongbei), its a great spot for feasting ... Read More
Lucas Pignaton: Wushu Athlete
When I go out, I look for good music, great people and, of course, good drinks. One place I love is Muse. On Wednesday nights I enjoy the music there with a Cosmopolitan or a Johnny Walker and black tea in my hand and friends around ... Read More
Rami Jamal Abu-na'meh: Student of sports medicine and Chinese acupuncture
One of the first places I visited in Shanghai was an Italian chain called Saizeriya (Italian) and I've been a regular since then. The Margherita pizza is yummy and cheap--enough for my "student" wallet to afford once or ... Read More
Roman Hostal - Brand and Marketing Manager
I really enjoy places where you come in and you know almost everyone--especially important after a hectic day at work. One of these places is 570. The music and drinks there are always great and it feels very much like home with a cozy ... Read More
Frank Schacht - Author, Photographer
Walking around a lot in Shanghai for research and photography reasons, I always like going to a nice restaurant afterward where I can unwind, relax and recharge. One of my favorite places is Grand Cafe (Cafes) on the 54th floor of the Grand Hyatt. Here, I ... Read More
Svetlana Zotikova: Business Coordinator
As a newlywed, I love romantic bars where my husband and I can sit in a cozy corner and listen to music for lovers. One perfect spot for a sunset drink is Niche Bar. High up on the top floor of the Westin Hotel, the view ... Read More
Otto Boreson; Graphic Designer
I love Shanghai's international cuisine. It is easy to do a culinary trip around the world in just one night. One of my favorite places to eat when on a date is Trattoria Isabella (Italian). The atmosphere is intimate and laid back, the food is ... Read More
Anna S. McLean: Creative teacher/ marketer
It's a Friday night and "us girls" are looking for something out of our ordinary to cap off the evening. With a deep desire for champagne and a beautiful view, we decide to head to Jade on 36 on the other side of ... Read More
Robbie Austria: International Man of Mystery
I recently attended an opening in Yuyuan Garden for a place called Citta Espresso Club (Cafes). They had a nice ambiance and great coffee but the surprise came in their food. I unexpectedly fell in love with their unique duck wraps-reasonably priced and surprisingly ... Read More
Lisa Weir: Academic Support Coordinator, NYU in Shanghai
I usually prefer chill bars where you can talk with friends and make the most of the restless nights. Cotton's is ideal as the nights get warmer, though Kathleen's Five or Paulaner are also good for a relaxed evening. On ... Read More
Yves Roy: Director/ Actor
This city offers a wide variety of both Shanghainese and foreign style restaurants. Take your pick! Sadly, I am often disappointed with many of these restaurants, and I'm not talking about the service. The foreign-style restaurants often fall far below my expectations in quality, preparation ... Read More
Reto Kistler (Laris Restaurant Director)
After a busy night, sometimes I realize I completely forgot to eat dinner. That's okay though because there are supper places galore in Shanghai. Usually, I go to Chinese restaurants because I already work in a Western one. Most nights I go for supper ... Read More
Nessi Bahar: Restaurant Manager
There are many attractive places in Shanghai to grab a drink, but one of my favorite spots is The Glamour Bar. There are always a lot of people there which keeps the energy up. The other spots that I've been going to recently are Cotton ... Read More
John Straiton: Event Photo-grapher
Seems that everyone I know has a favorite native restaurant–so far I have refused to pick one. Unlike the cookie-cutter restaurants common in the U.S., every restaurant here has a slightly different specialty and to me, they are all worth trying at least once ... Read More
Thalia van Tonder: Graduate Student
My friends and I love 1001 Nights Restaurant (Middle Eastern). Perhaps it is the beautiful belly dancers, the many vegetarian dishes we love, or the Christmas lights–orgy kitch meets kitch. For RMB38 you can enjoy a generously poured pina colada that will nock your ... Read More
Wendy Towell: Professional bartender, industrial design student
Lucky for me Kedi, Lawsons and Alldays are conveniently nearby most overpriced clubs. It's a good social scene there too as I just grab a beer and drink alfresco with dozens of other patrons. We just munch on skewers, throw one back ... Read More
Deisys Blanco: Urban Blast, CEO
Depending on the day, or my mood, I go to different places for many different reasons. I'm always looking for an excuse to dress up and hang out with my friends but in an unpretentious atmosphere with good vibe and good music. You can ... Read More