On the hunt for the best rooftop bars in Shanghai? Toast champagne at the highest rooftop bar in Shanghai and marvel at The Bund view or sip on cocktails at terraces overlooking downtown.
Here’s an updated list of the best rooftop bars (and restaurants) in Shanghai that are suitable to pop in for a drink or two whole you enjoy some beautiful panoramic views of Shanghai. Featuring cityscapes of The Bund and Lujiazui skyline, as well as a downtown view. Some of the hotel bars may be subject to weather and seasonality. Call to inquire.
Famed venues that have since closed include Bar Rouge (it’s now a club called KEV), M on the Bund (the longest running Bund restaurant), VUE Bar (since the entire Hyatt on the Bund hotel closed), and Kartel.
Top 3 Rooftop Bars in Shanghai
If you’re pressed for time and want the best of the best, here are the top 3 Shanghai rooftop destinations: FLAIR, The Roof at The Shanghai EDITION, and Highline.
FLAIR, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
FLAIR Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is easily considered the best rooftop bar in Shanghai as it checks all the boxes for iconic view, service, and ultimate glam experience. Located on the 58th floor of The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, Flair is also one of the highest rooftop bars in the world and the highest in Shanghai. The enthralling view of the Oriental Pearl Tower and the rare panorama of the Bund and meandering Huangpu River is iconic, and the venue’s biggest draw.
This Shanghai landmark destination underwent a serious refurb late 2022 and now boasts a modern design and sleek terraced rooftop. Food is Pan-Asian, catering for bar snacks and a full dinner meal. Drinks range from signature cocktails, classics, champagne, and wines by the glass.
Address: 58/F, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, 8 Shijidadao 世纪大道8号国金中心上海浦东丽思卡尔顿酒店58楼
Tel: 20201717
Hours: Mon-Fri, 5:30pm-1am; Sat-Sun, 2pm-4:30pm, 5:30pm-1am
The Roof, The Shanghai EDITION
The Roof is the rooftop bar at The Shanghai EDITION hotel. It’s a cozy hanging garden-type space complete with an ivy-covered trellis. The long open-air terrace is equipped with casual lounge seating, a bar, and daybeds. It’s open daily for afternoon tea and cocktails. It’s classy, chic, and has an exclusive feel.
In addition, The Roof also does events from time to time, hosting award winning bartenders for guest shifts and throwing parties with a full DJ line-up.
Address: 29/F, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu 南京东路199号艾迪逊酒店29楼
Tel: 53689537
Hours: Daily, 2:30pm-4:30pm, 7:30pm-midnight
Highline
Located on the sixth floor of the Ascott Hotel in Xintiandi is Highline, a modern American restaurant and popular brunch spot. The terrace is a big draw for residents too, especially since the venue often does seasonal themes for the space ranging from Sakura blossoms to a full-on winter wonderland complete with Christmas trees and fake snow!
Address: 6/F, 282 Huaihai Zhong Lu淮海中路282号香港广场北座雅诗阁酒店6楼
Tel: 63330176
Hours: 11am-midnight
More Rooftop Bars & Restaurants in Shanghai
Roosevelt Sky Bar
Located within a historic 1920s building at Bund 27, The House of Roosevelt, the Roosevelt Sky Bar and Restaurant boasts unobstructed views of the Bund and Lujiazui skyline. Terraces are located on both sides of the eight floor destination; half of the terrace is covered with a glasshouse, while the remaining deck extends outward with lounge seats and daybeds.
Food served is modern European cuisine, serving lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea. The Sky Bar also has on-going happy hour promotions.
Address: 9/F, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 中山东一路27号罗斯福公馆9楼
Tel: 23220800
Hours: Daily, 2pm-2am
La Terrazza, Bulgari Hotel Shanghai
Opulence and luxury await at the Bulgari Hotel Shanghai’s rooftop bar La Terrazza. Located on the 48th floor, La Terrazza is decked out in classy resort fashion with teak decks, plush armchairs, and cabanas for lounging. Views from Hongkou towards the glimmering towers of Pudong. In addition to a full drinks menu with cocktails, food is also served, available from 6pm to 11pm, including pasta, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, steak, and dessert.
Address: 48/F, 108 Shanxi Bei Lu 山西北路108弄宝格丽酒店48楼
Tel: 36067788
Hours: Daily, 5pm-1am
The Captain
Nautical-themed The Captain is a (slightly) cheaper alternative to the Bund-side rooftop bars. It boasts an L-shaped terrace that extends out into a large seating area with the Bund as the backdrop. It also has three private rooms. Like its sister venue The Fellas Terrace, it’s also popular with Shanghai residents. In addition to signature cocktails, The Captain also does food, and serves a menu of globally influenced dishes, as well as free-flow brunch on weekends. Daily specials include buy-one-get-one drinks on weekdays from 2-5pm and Pizza Mondays, a pizza and two beers for ¥98.
Address: 6/F, 37 Fuzhou Lu 福州路37号船长酒店6搂
Tel: 15901736115
Hours: Mon-Fri, 2pm-1am; Sat-Sun, 11:30am-1am
The Fellas Terrace
The Fellas Terrace is an Italian restaurant and bar on The Bund. It’s from the same group as Goodfellas, located downstairs, and The Captain. Vibe wise, it’s more casual, and is quite popular with some Shanghai residents as a night out destination. It tends to attract a party crowd towards the weekends and often hosts ladies’ nights, DJs, and themed parties.
Address: 7/F, 7 Yan’an Dong Lu 延安东路7号仟宸大厦7楼
Tel: 63169119
Hours: Daily, 5:30pm-midnight
POP, Three on the Bund
The top-floor American brasserie and bar POP at Three on the Bund boasts an unobstructed panoramic view of the Bund. The venue has an L-shaped terrace, the side view terrace for outdoor seating and dining, and a Bund-facing terrace connected to the bar. Options here include lunch or afternoon tea, or a casual dinner (at Bund prices) or cocktails.
Address: 7/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 中山东一路3号7楼
Tel: 63210909
Hours: Daily, 2pm-1:30am
Sir Elly’s, The Peninsula Shanghai
Sir Elly’s Terrace is The Peninsula Shanghai’s rooftop bar and offers a 270-degree panoramic view of Shanghai, overlooking the Bund, the Suzhou Creek, and Hongkou. Food served is bistro-style dishes and a full drinks menu. Access to the space is via the staircase just at the entrance of the modern French restaurant and bar. Closed from January 2024 to March 2024 due to weather.
Address: 14/F, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 中山东一路32号14楼
Tel: 23276756
Hours: 5pm-midnight
KEV
Located in the former space of the famed nightclub Bar Rouge, KEV takes the reigns by doing more or less the same as its predecessor. It’s a bar / nightclub, and the space remains largely unchanged — a bar inside with a terrace littered with booth seats and bar tables. However, the vibe isn’t as glamorous as before. Still, a great view.
TOPS, Banyan Tree on the Bund
TOPS is the rooftop “urban oasis” at the Banyan Tree on the Bund. It’s a massive space that’s basically the entire rooftop with a 360-degree view of The Bund, Lujiazui, and Huangpu River. The view is pretty amazing. However, it’s more popular for afternoon tea than for drinks.
Address: 7/F, Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 中山东一路18号7层
Tel: 53833657
Hours: Daily, 8pm-4am
Barbarossa
Established in 2005, Moroccan bar and lounge Barbarossa is one of the longest running venues in Shanghai, located within People’s Square Park. The standalone building is built over a pond within the park, surrounded by lush greenery. It shares the building with first floor restaurant Ministry of Crab. The third-floor Arabian-style bar has been a popular entertainment spot and a must-visit venue for tourists and Shanghai residents. Barbarossa serves a small snack menu, as well as a full drinks menu. Shisha and cigars available.
Address: 231 Nanjing Xi Lu 南京西路231号
Tel: 63180220
Hours: Mon-Thu & Sun, 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat, 5pm-2am
Roof 325
Situated atop the recently restored Shanghai History Museum is Roof 325, a restaurant with an expansive terrace that overlooks People’s Square Park, which used to be the Shanghai racecourse. Food is global cuisine. Al fresco dining with a city view. Gets busy during weekday lunch. Also serves dinner, brunch, and afternoon tea.
Address: 5/F, 325 Nanjing Xi Lu 南京西路325号上海市历史博物馆5楼
Tel: 63270767
Hours: Daily, 11:30am-10pm
Kathleen’s Waitan
Over at The Cool Docks is Kathleen’s Waitan, a restaurant serving global cuisine for brunch, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea. They have an amazing view, one that’s a little different than the usual Bund or Lujiazui facing panorama. The regular food menu is largely Western with global influences, but if you’re looking to host an event or wedding here, they can provide a Chinese menu. Capacity is 300 people.
Full drinks menu available with signature cocktails. Brunch is served on weekends from 11am to 3pm, three dishes and a cocktail for ¥268 per person. Speaking of The Cool Docks, it’s a bit of a quiet area with little to see or do, so plan accordingly.
Address: 5/F, Bldg 1, 外马路453号老码头1号库5楼
Tel: 63272221
Hours: Daily, 11am-midnight
Char
Char is a steakhouse and bar in the Indigo Hotel on the Bund. It’s been around for a while and is still popular for the panoramic view. However, like Kathleen’s, it’s a bit of a trek outside the usual popular hotspots.
Address: 29-30/F, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu 中山东二路585号上海外滩英迪格酒店29-30层
Tel: 33029968
Hours: Daily, 2pm-midnight
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