Discover Shanghai's Most Interesting Bars

Explore Shanghai's futuristic bar scene with rooftop cocktail bars offering Bund views, hidden speakeasies in the French Concession, and trendy craft beer bars in the up-and-coming neighborhoods. Experience sophisticated cocktail lounges in the financial district, traditional bars in the historic districts, and innovative venues in the modern areas. From classic Chinese hospitality to experimental molecular mixology, Shanghai offers a unique blend of traditional culture, contemporary luxury, and cutting-edge cocktail innovation in China's most dynamic metropolis.

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Flair Rooftop Bar

58/F, The Ritz‑Carlton Shanghai, Pudong (IFC Tower), No. 8 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai 200120, China

Shanghai’s highest rooftop, FLAIR on the 58th floor of The Ritz-Carlton Pudong dazzles with 360° city and river panoramas, inventive Asian tapas, and upscale cocktails—perfect for romantic dates or champagne-soaked sunsets.

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Sober Company

F106–107, F201–F202, No. 109 Yandang Road (near Sinan Road), Huangpu District, Shanghai, inside INS complex at Fuxing Park

A bold multi‑concept venue in Shanghai’s Fuxing Park: coffee‑bar café by day, modern izakaya dining, cocktail sanctuary upstairs—and a hidden speakeasy for the curious. “Come sober, leave tipsy.”

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Root Down

145 Nanchang Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China

An intimate vinyl cocktail lounge on leafy Nanchang Lu, Root Down blends high‑fidelity jazz & funk with artful drinks and low‑key sophistication—a hidden gem for audiophiles and cocktail lovers alike.

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Speak Low

579 Fuxing Zhong Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

A four‑story hidden gem behind a cocktail tools shop on Fuxing Lu, Speak Low offers adventurous Japanese‑style mixology in intimate, secretive speakeasy rooms—classic and creative cocktails behind sliding bookshelves.

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The Odd Couple

No. 25, Lane 181 Taicang Road, 2nd Floor, Xintiandi, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

A neon-lit, 80s-inspired cocktail bar in Shanghai's Xintiandi, co-founded by mixology legends Shingo Gokan and Steve Schneider, offering dual-style drinks in a retro-futuristic setting.

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Union Trading Company

No. 306 Hengshan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China

Award-winning neighborhood bar in Shanghai offering inventive cocktails with a cozy, welcoming vibe.

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