THE BEST Bars and Nightlife in Shanghai
From hidden speakeasies to rooftop lounges — explore the best bars and nightlife in Shanghai with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Shanghai
- Bar Rouge — A glamorous rooftop bar on the Bund’s 18th floor with panoramic Pudong views, champagne towers, and a terrace that opens in summer.
- Speak Low — A hidden speakeasy behind a bookshelf in a Xintiandi sake bar, with three floors of increasingly exclusive cocktail rooms.
- The Captain — A nautical-themed cocktail bar on the Bund’s 6th floor with a terrace overlooking the river, inspired by 1920s Shanghai glamour.
- Union Trading Company — A Prohibition-style cocktail bar in the French Concession ranked among Asia’s 50 Best Bars, known for creative drinks and a convivial atmosphere.
- Sober Company — A Japanese-inspired cocktail bar and cafe in Xintiandi with a relaxed daytime vibe and a hidden upstairs cocktail den called Sober Society.