Alma Luna: Yao Lu's Cuban-Inspired Cocktail Bar Debuts in Shanghai
Luminary bartender Yao Lu of Union Trading Company fame brings is lifelong fascination with Cuba to life — Havana-inspired cocktail bar Alma Luna.
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Dine First, Dance Later: La Barra's All-New Food Menu
La Barra Shanghai has a reputation for nightlife, but their food, Latin with an Asian twist, is worth a stop.
Shanghai's Leading Natural Wine Bar Closes: What's Next For Natural Wine in China?
A closer look at the natural wine in China; Shanghai's natural wine bars, trends and consumer attitudes towards natural wine.
Laizhou Bar: Seriously Good Food, Fumin Road Underdog
On Shanghai's hottest nightlife strip, Laizhou Bar is easily overlooked. I'm here to tell you otherwise — the food deserves more love.
Modern Chinese Bistro-Bar Times on Yongkang Road
Shanghai's coffee street Yongkang Road gets a new player: Times, dishing up Cantonese-inspired small plates and cocktails.
Best Cocktail Bars in Shanghai (Updated 2026)
Representing the best cocktail bars in Shanghai right now, from neighborhood favorites to award-winning imports. Here's where to drink, and why they matter.
Award-Winning Cocktail Bars in Shanghai
The best cocktail bars in Shanghai with award-winning accolades from the 50 Best Bars.
Upperwood Super Lounge: Shisha & Bar, CUN Creative Dining
New in the Shanghai nightlife scene is Upperwood, a super lounge at INS in Fuxing Park that combines creative restaurant CUN, shisha, and cocktails all in one space.
Asia's 50 Best Bar Penicillin Opens in Shanghai
Introducing mad-scientist creativity and world-class cocktails. Asia's 50 Best Bar Penicillin opens in Shanghai, delivering high-caliber cocktails forged with a sustainable ethos.
Shanghai Must-Do: Old Jazz Band at the Fairmont Peace Hotel
A Shanghai institution: Catch the Old Jazz Band at The Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund. Guinness World Record holders playing seven nights a week.
Sober Company Launches Sober Airways Tasting Menu
Award winning Shanghai cocktail bar Sober Company launches a new tasting menu — all aboard Sober Airways — a globetrotting food and drink pairing.
1929 by Guillaume Galliot Shanghai: Refined French Cuisine with an Edge
1929 by Guillaume Galliot is a fine French restaurant (with an Asian twist) in Shanghai. A stellar pate en croute, Hot & Cold Onion Soup & Cordon Bleu.
Antique Garden: A Quirky, Curio-Filled Bar Near Sinan Mansions
Near Sinan Mansions is Antique Garden, a cafe-bar established in 2006. It’s a quirky space filled with curio trinkets and has a unique cocktail bar setting.
Hanok: A Cool Korean Bar & Eatery in Jing'an
Hanok is visually enticing Korean bar and eatery in Jing'an that deals in seltzers, cocktails, and Korean spirits. A slick yet casual space with upbeat ambiance.
COA Shanghai Returns: Agave Cocktails From Asia's 50 Best Team
Agave spirits cocktail bar COA Shanghai has reopened on Fuxing Zhong Lu.
Wine Cocktails at Swirl, The Latest From SG Group
Swirl is the newest cocktail bar by the SG Group, serving up wine cocktails that are “not shaken, not stirred, just swirled.”
Barules Shakes Up The Shanghai Cocktail Scene
Veteran bartender Sam Kuan returns to reopen Barules, shaking up the Shanghai cocktail scene with hyper-creative custom drinks in an energetic space.
Pony Up: A Lively Cocktail Bar by Bartender Dre Yang
Bartender-operator Dre Yang opens Pony Up, his first independent cocktail bar in Shanghai, pouring fun signatures & twists on classics.
3 Underground Bars in Shanghai: Tang, Cave, Hole In The Wall
Three super under-the-radar bars catering to Shanghai's subculture. An after-hours place with beds, one for metal heads, and open mic nights.
Award-Winning Cocktail Bar Sober Company Reopens in Fuxing Park
Award-winning cocktail bar Sober Company reopens inside Fuxing Park, Shanghai. Here's everything you need to know about the new location.
Cabaret Lounge Candor Reopens: Burlesque, Cocktails & Bites
Glamorous burlesque lounge Candor reopens at the Lyceum Theatre, bringing back live performances with cocktails and food.
PuR'aisin Pairs Natural Wines With Yunnan Food
PuR’aisin is a natural wine bar in Changning that serves Yunnan food. It's a cozy neighborhood spot that's also dog-friendly.
Goose Island Beer Company Expands in Shanghai with "Taproom"
Satellite bars Goose Island Taproom to open across China. A dozen beers on tap, Chicago-inspired bar bites, and hella good deals on brews.
Cocktail Bars in Shanghai: The Upper Room & Dentree
Bund-side bar The Upper Room to serve a revolving cocktail menu by the J.Boroski team, and Dentree, a sustainable project with drinks by Hope & Sesame.
3 New Openings in Shanghai: Restaurant Fu, KRU On Tap, Huata
The OHA Group opens Restaurant Fu, a traditional Cantonese restaurant, The Flask Group opens bistro-bar KRU On Tap, and upscale Spanish restaurant Huata.
Playful Rum-Based Drinks at Cocktail Bar Sugar Area
Sugar Area is a rum-focused cocktail bar near Tianzifang led by award winning bartender Jackie Lo. Havana bar party vibes.
COA Shanghai: High-Profile Agave Cocktail Bar in Jing'an
COA Shanghai is a bar that specializes in agave spirits and cocktails. Founded by bartender Jay Khan, COA Hong Kong ranks #7 in The World’s 50 Best Bars.
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Cocktail Bar Black Rock Shanghai, A Citadel of Whisky
Black Rock Shanghai is no ordinary whiskey-specialized cocktail bar, but rather a citadel of whisky for novices and connoisseurs alike.
2 New Openings: Cages Huangpu, O'Mills Light
lavic restaurant and bar Borsh & Kompot, Cages opens a second location at One East mall near West Bund, and O'Mills has another outpost in Xingfu Lu.
New & Hot: Sakaba Malabar for Spanish-Japanese Food & Drink
Introducing Sakaba Malabar, a sleek restaurant and bar in Jing'an that blends Spanish tapas with Japanese cuisine alongside sakes, cocktails, and wine.
Root Down: Cocktails, Vinyl & Great Ambience
Root Down is a Japanese vinyl bar in Shanghai that's quickly becoming the new favorite hangout for quality cocktails and seekers of great music.
Five Excellent Happy Hours in Shanghai
Cocktails from ¥38, half-off wines, win your drink, and get free steak sandwiches. Here are five happy hours in Shanghai that make the effort.
8 Excellent Shanghai Bars for Cocktails & Oysters
Irish food board Bord Bia and Jameson have teamed up with some of the best Shanghai bars for two weeks of cocktails paired with oysters from March 12-27.
Creative "Gemstone" Cocktails at The ZUK Bar, Sukhothai Shanghai
The ZUK Bar at the Sukhothai Shanghai has a new immersive cocktail experience: The Gemstone Box. These creative cocktails deserve your attention.
8 New Restaurants & Bars in Shanghai You Might Have Missed
Rounding up the latest restaurant and bar openings in Shanghai. Here are eight new restaurants, bars, and cafes for your books.
4 Bars in Shanghai To Get Your Drink On
Recapping all the newest bars in Shanghai. Here are some of the latest cocktail bars and drinking holes in town. Happy hours included, too.
Cocktail Bar E.P.I.C. Launches Cocktails in A Can
Shanghai cocktail bar E.P.I.C. launches a series of cocktails in a can for delivery during the coronavirus epidemic. Goodbye bocktails, welcome…cantails?
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Enigmatic Cocktail Bar J.Boroski Opens in Shanghai
J.Boroski is a secluded cocktail bar that does high-caliber bespoke drinks in Jing’an. The entrance-way is hidden and there is no menu.
Pass Residence for Antipasti, Pizza, and Natural Wine
Pass Residence is a natural wine bar and café that serves an Italian-inclined menu of antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. Instantly likeable and affordable.