Flair Rooftop Bar

FLAIR Rooftop Restaurant & Bar crowns The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, perched on the 58th floor of the IFC Tower. Since its 2010 launch and recent 2023 makeover, it’s widely acclaimed as the highest outdoor dining venue in China, offering jaw-dropping vistas of the Huangpu River, Oriental Pearl Tower, Bund, and Pudong skyline. The design blends loft-style, rustic contemporary interiors—dark woods, marble bars, metal lattices—with a multi-level terrace outfitted with lounge sofas and bar stools, ensuring all 232 seats (100 indoor, 132 outdoor) grant stunning views. Cuisine is a modern, pan-Asian journey crafted by Malaysian Chef Simone Yapp, spanning Singapore, Vietnam, India, China, Indonesia, and Japan—think wagyu samosas, Penang-style noodles, sushi, satay skewers. The drinks list excels with signature cocktails, over 40 vodkas, small-distillery rums, and champagnes—average cocktail prices hover near $29. Opening hours: lunch (Mon–Fri), afternoon tea (weekends), and dinner/bar nightly until 2 AM (1 AM Mon-Thurs). It caters to varied moods: business lunches, champagne brunches, afternoon tea, romantic dinners, and sunset cocktails. VIP day-bed packages with Ruinart and fruit platters add luxury to evening curves. Ambience is upscale yet relaxed, with a smart-casual dress code. It’s a hotspot among locals and expats; Reddit-forward, FLAIR is championed as "my favourite rooftop bar in the world" for ambiance, view, and high-end appeal. Ideal for those seeking high-altitude glam, inventive Asian-fusion bites, and premium drinks in a panoramic setting.