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Shanghai Bar Log

January 2010

1. 789 Nanjing Xi Lu Not your regular hotel bar, this 360-degree vantage point in the middle of Shanghai is stunning.

Expect well-mixed cocktails and an extensive selection of Champagne by the glassall, of course,

at a matching cost. Resident DJs spin on themed nights, attracting a well-dressed foreign crowd

2. Jade on 36 Sitting on the 36th floor of the Pudong Shangri-La, the gemstone hues of this bar's decor are a

stark contrast to the stunning view overlooking the Bund. This venue hosts international DJs,

and funky beats fill the bar most nights. The cocktail list is extensive, the service impressive, and

the toilets out of this world.

3. Bar Rouge Stunning views of the Bund from the Digital Garden patio have helped make this the city's most

famous bar. Bartenders set the bar on fireliterallyevery night, mixing up an assortment of

high-end cocktails against a soundtrack of minimal techno and deep house. The tunes last until

late and the crowd often parties until the sun comes up.

4. House ofBlues and Jazz A beautiful wooden bar serves up pints of Guinness, Kilkenney and Tiger to a mixed, slightly

older crowd waiting to enjoy the bar's high-quality rotating live acts. With a little rock and funk

fused into the jazz, the acts easily establish a good rapport with an appreciative, relaxed crowd.

5. 100 Century Avenue


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This upscale lounge offers a variety of dining experiences and along side an elegant lounge. The

emphasis is on design and service with a lengthy list of cocktails and an impressive selection of

wines from around the world. On weekday nights, it offers a relaxing atmosphere for after work

drinks, while the weekend hosts parties late into the night.

8. The Bund Brewery This brewery offers a relaxed and reasonably priced escape from the ritzier stops along

Shanghai's gilded Bund strip. Pouring drafts of decent micro-brews for thirsty brew-lovers, and

serving satisfying pub snacks and fare as well as a range of other beverages, this friendly pub has

earned its solid reputation

9. M1NT


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The party spot in Shanghai. A hip and stylish night club, perched on the 24th floor high above

Shanghai, with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows offering spectacular 360 degree views. The

first thing you notice upon arriving at M1NT Club is the jaw-dropping 17-metre long shark tank,

complete with more than 20 black and white reef-tip sharks. The design is cool and chic, a bold

mix of East and West.

10.Cloud 9 The world's tallest hotel, the ultra-modern Grand Hyatt, also happens to house Shanghai's

chicest bars. There's the sleek and intimate Piano Bar on the 53rd floor, and the spectacular

Patio Bar on the 56th floor, but nothing compares to the appropriately named Cloud 9, up

amongst the cumulonimbus of the 87th floor - the highest bar in the world. See the city below in

its 360 degree splendour, a popular vantage point it seems for romancing Chinese couples who

have the cash. Westerners tend to take their tall drinks up to the Sky Lounge one floor up where

you can sit on the deck and gaze out on the curve of the earth.

11.Bell Caf & Bar

This homey venue in Taikang Lu,has an Old Shanghai feel coupled with an extensive and well-prepared drinks list. The owner, Amay, is one of the most friendly bar people in the city, and

loves nothing more than chatting with patrons about culture and travel, which has made this a

regular hangout for backpackers and those on the Couch Surfing network.

February 2010

12.Kathleens 5 Sitting loftily on top of the historic Shanghai Art Museum, this restaurant boasts a view and a

menu of creative global cuisine to match. The glass covered atrium and spacious outdoor

terrace allow eager diners to sunbathe while indulging in the chefs cosmopolitan creations

followed by the K5 tasting dessert plate.

13.Paulaner Brauhaus A popular Xintiandi hangout. Live music, a rollicking atmosphere and robust portions of Bavarian

meat, potatoes and kraut will satiate healthy appetites for hearty meals and good times. Top

your meal off with an apple strudel and then wash it all down with a stein of specialty in-house

Paulaner brew.

14.OscarsThis two-story British pub complete with faux fireplace is a haven for darts enthusiasts. In

addition to four cork dartboards, the draft Guinness, happy hour and hearty pub grub entice

even non-darts players to stop in for a session.

15.BulldogThis long-favorite pub has a classic wooden interior with cork dartboards on the first floor and

one of Shanghai's smoothest pool tables on the second. Loyal customers from around the world

come for the quality pub fare and pints of John Bull Ale.

16.Cottons


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A venue that pours a Guinness well, this Irish pub is a second home to many in Shanghai's expat

community. The dark wood interior has several intimate sitting rooms as well as a pool table and

dart boards. In the summer the patio is the best vantage point to watch Premiership football.

19.Sashas Bar

Located in the old mansion of the early 20th-century businessman and politician T.V. Soong, thisestablishment's inviting first floor bar is accented by warm red colors and tasteful wall

decorations. The second floor houses a more elegant and formal dining area, while the outdoor

seating is perfect for a summer night with friends.

March 14, 2010

20.Park Tavern Housed in a renovated historic villa, this pub is just across from Xujiahui Park and offers a variety

of bottle and tap beers with happy hour specials. One of the most English-looking of the city's

British boozers, it spreads out over four levels and has a large patio, plus indoor and outdoor

screens for watching international matches that draw large crowds.

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21.Not Me This is a hip, futuristic lounge that mixes a young, cool crowd with fantastic music. Just off

Hengshan Lu, a favorite expat drinking district, it outshines all of the grotty talking-girl bars that

surround it with a combination of very cheap drinks, a nice little garden and always-excellent

electroclash, indie, punk and dance music.

22.Bohemia Caf & Bar An array of well-executed Western dishes and desserts, a decent selection of wine and beer and

choice location on a historic street[Taikang Lu] make this cozy caf and bar a top spot to sprawl

out and escape into Old Shanghai.

March 20, 2010

Bull Dog Pub

23.La Garcon Chinois

24.Zapatas This two-story Mexican cantina has a well-earned reputation as a haven for older expats, and its

ladies' nights have become legendary for bar-top dancing. The icy fishbowl margarita makes a

great summer refresher on the first-floor patio or the second-floor balcony.


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March 21, 2010

25.MuralBar All-you-can-drink nights, a rotating circuit of DJs, live music and its unique, cave-like interior

make this underground bar well-known among young expats. Although service can be slow and

the quality of the cocktails can be patchy, the price is worth the wait.

26.Abbey Road This inviting establishment provides an oasis for after work drinks and a bite to eat. The interior

is simple yet sophisticated, with white walls contrasted with dark wooden beams, an airy patio,

and tribute posters to The Beatles.

A mix of bar food and hearty meals satisfies, as do cool poursof draft beer and reasonably mixed cocktails


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27.Blarney Stone Irish pub This traditional Irish pub has friendly staff and a strong base of regulars. You'll find all the drinks

you'd expect at an Irish pub as well as classic pub fare like fish and chips, cottage pie and a mean

steak sandwich served with the works

28.Boxing Cat Brewery This three-floor microbrewery has some of the best beers in Puxi . Theyve got good American

pub grub, bar games and at least three of their micro-brews on tap at all times . Check out their

patio in the summer when they get the barbecue going outdoors.


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March 28, 2010

29.Kiitos This tiny, dimly lit Shanghai secret is perfect for impressing a date, hiding away from the world

or pretending you're a Tokyo mobster. A long bar expertly mixes impressive cocktails from a

thick menu while you prop yourself up on a stool or sink into one of the comfy sofas in the back.

This bar isn't looking to be the new Saturday night spot, but a cozy location offering Shanghai's

growing number of cocktail connoisseursexcatly what they're looking for. Maiko, the bar owner

who used to run the bar at Le Garcon Chinoise, knows what she's doing and ensuring all details

from the stocked bar to the drink ingredients in order making for a delicious cocktail experience.

30.People 6

An austere bunk-like restaurant with a secret entrance, glitter-smeared waitresses and lunchspecials.


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31.Eager BeaverBoasting one of the city's largest collections of bottled beers and a good foosball table, this bar

is known to get rowdy in the early hours of the morning as people dance on top of the bar to

'80s classics, rock or reggae that frequently play over the system at this divey bar. Good bar fare

at reasonable prices attracts a budget-minded young crowd.

32.FullHouseA very typical dive bar in Hengshanlu with nothing much to write about..


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33.Momo Caf bar One of my favorite late night pit stops when I used to stay at the Courtyard Marriott hotel

April 4, 2010

34.Yong Foo Elite Housed in the elegant 1930s villa that used to house the British consulate, YongFoo Elite is one

of Shanghais most exclusive spots. Located in the old French Concession, the rambling building

abounds with Buddhist statues, antique Chinese furniture and green leather sofas . The garden is

a divine spot to sip a G&T, reclining under magnolia trees with the stars glinting above . The

restaurant serves up decent Euro-Asian cuisine, but the food was always going to come second

to the atmosphere here.

Order a cocktail and take a wander onto one of two gorgeousverandahs. A members bar, it has an exclusive air, with guests required to sign in at the foot if a

long driveway.


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39.Constellation This small, low-lit rectangular bar is one of Shanghai's best Japanese-style cocktail bars. Make

your choice from the extensive cocktail menu and one of the well-trained bartenders will

expertly craft your selection. If you want a quiet place for a perfectly mixed drink, this is one of

the best venues in the city.

40.PaulanerBrauhaus [Fenyang Lu]


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41.Velvet Lounge The former Casanova restaurant is now a stylish lounge, abounding with plush velvet sofas and

crystal chandeliers. Its an elegant, decadent space with real hipster appeal, one of the best on

Julu Lu. The dcor is warm, lots of dark, inviting reds, the crowd cool, but not annoyingly so.

International DJs do their thing on Friday and Saturday nights, playing house music mainly, and

the place duly gets packed out until the small hours of the morning. Cocktails pack a punch andare pretty reasonably priced by Shanghai standards.

42.People 7 This chic restaurant and bar is so minimalist that first-timers have a hard time finding the

entrance. Once you've figured out the puzzle of a main door, relax in the stone-grey interior and

comfortable couches. Be warned,leave some extra time to figure out how to get into the

bathroom.


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46.Bar & Restaurant across Bohemia in Taikang Lu

May 23, 2010

47.Muse

48.Cozy Dive Bar near Fuxing Park


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49.Blue Frog This veritable institution caters to all crowds. Young professionals grab after-work drinks and

killer burgers at the Maoming branch while families lounge at the community-inspired Jinqiao

and Hongmei outlets, and Daning provides a welcome escape for Zhabei expats.

50.Queens Pub

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