Dine First, Dance Later: La Barra’s All-New Food Menu
La Barra Shanghai has a reputation for nightlife, but their food, Latin with an Asian twist, is worth a stop.
Shanghai’s Leading Natural Wine Bar Closes: What’s Next For Natural Wine in China?
A closer look at the natural wine in China; Shanghai’s natural wine bars, trends and consumer attitudes towards natural wine.
Laizhou Bar: Seriously Good Food, Fumin Road Underdog
On Shanghai’s hottest nightlife strip, Laizhou Bar is easily overlooked. I’m here to tell you otherwise — the food deserves more love.
Modern Chinese Bistro-Bar Times on Yongkang Road
Shanghai’s coffee street Yongkang Road gets a new player: Times, dishing up Cantonese-inspired small plates and cocktails.
Best Cocktail Bars in Shanghai (Updated 2026)
Representing the best cocktail bars in Shanghai right now, from neighborhood favorites to award-winning imports. Here’s where to drink, and why they matter.
Award-Winning Cocktail Bars in Shanghai
The best cocktail bars in Shanghai with award-winning accolades from the 50 Best Bars.
Upperwood Super Lounge: Shisha & Bar, CUN Creative Dining
New in the Shanghai nightlife scene is Upperwood, a super lounge at INS in Fuxing Park that combines creative restaurant CUN, shisha, and cocktails all in one space.
Asia’s 50 Best Bar Penicillin Opens in Shanghai
Introducing mad-scientist creativity and world-class cocktails. Asia’s 50 Best Bar Penicillin opens in Shanghai, delivering high-caliber cocktails forged with a sustainable ethos.
Shanghai Must-Do: Old Jazz Band at the Fairmont Peace Hotel
A Shanghai institution: Catch the Old Jazz Band at The Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund. Guinness World Record holders playing seven nights a week.
Sober Company Launches Sober Airways Tasting Menu
Award winning Shanghai cocktail bar Sober Company launches a new tasting menu — all aboard Sober Airways — a globetrotting food and drink pairing.