Shanghai Terraces & Patios Part 1 – Bars & Pubs
Patio season is upon us, that brief window of glorious weather post winter and pre the plum rains. Here’s our list Shanghai’s top pub and bar rooftops and terraces, because everything is better al fresco!
Abbey Road
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Opening in the halcyon days of 2007, a casual local and old time classic boozer in Xuhui, the Abbey Road terrace also plays host to live music and live sport on the big screen.
A place to while away the hours with well-priced drinks and descent pub grub.
Open Mon-Fri, 11am-Late; Sat & Sun,10.30am-Late.
Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路
Big Bamboo & Bamboo River House
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Both locations of this popular sports bar have ample patio seating, where you can enjoy happy hour specials and classics from the expanded food menu.
Head indoors to catch the big game on the flat screen televisions or play a round of pool. Both branches also have outdoor play areas to keep the little ones busy.
Daily 10am-1am
Big Bamboo, Laowaijie, No. 20, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu, Minhang District 虹梅路3338号虹梅路休闲街26号, 近延安西路
Daily, 4pm-2am
Bamboo River House, 381 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu, Pudong District 红枫路381号，近碧云路
Botanical Basket
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This gin-focused shotgun bar really takes off as the weather warms; the space fits roughly 20 people inside, but doubles in size with the added outdoor area.
Given the small space, it only takes a handful of people to make the bar feel lively and crowded, only enhanced by the staffs’ energy that matches the music beats.
The location is prime, and as the temperature continues to rise and the bay windows are opened, you’ll find us popping in for a cheeky afternoon libation or a post-dinner cocktail.
Open Sun-Thu, 11.30am-2am; Fri-Sat, 1pm-4am
See a listing for Botanical Basket
Boxing Cat Brewery
Sinan Mansions. Image via Dianping
All three Boxing Cat Brewery locations have their own suntraps.
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These American-style pubs have a rotating cast of pilsners, lagers, stouts, ales and more on tap, while the food menu features US comfort eats.
Sun-Thu, 11am-Midnight; Fri-Sat, 11am-1.30am
Boxing Cat Brewery Sinan Mansions, 519 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu, Huangpu District 思南公馆,复兴中路519号, 近思南路
Boxing Cat Brewery Fuxing Lu, 82 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu, Xuhui District 复兴路82号, 近永福路
Boxing Cat Brewery Qiantan, 1/F, Crystal Plaza, 308 Yaoti Lu, by Pingjiaqiao Lu, Pudong District 耀体路308号晶耀前滩1层, 近平家桥路
The Captain
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For years we flocked to the bar at Captain’s hostel for cheap AF drinks with a killer Bund view, but this hip loungey iteration made its way into our hearts a couple of years back.
Expect craft cocktails and tasty eats to go with the breathtaking city scene.
Open Mon-Fri, 5pm-1am; Sat-Sun, 11.30am-1am
The Captain, 6/F, 37 Fuzhou Lu, by Sichuan Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 福州路37号6楼, 近四川中路
Chuar Bar
Situated in the same Tianzifang courtyard as Guinness Social, Chuar Bar is a casual beer bar and bistro featuring monthly beer and skewer specials—hence the name.
In the words of Andy Williams, this is a place where the boys watch the girls while the girls watch the boys who watch the girls go by.
Mon-Thu, 11am-Midight; Fri-Sun, 11am-2am
Chuar Bar, Room 11, Yard 7, 210 Taikang Lu, Huangpu District 泰康路210弄7号院11室
Coco Crew
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From the team behind Bottega, Coco Crew boasts an open and airy space that encourages lounging, sipping and daytime work into nighttime socializing, this spot is all about the detox and retox… with coconuts.
Think healthy coconut water-based bevvies and coffee drinks by day, and creative coconut cocktails by night.
Daily, 11am-Midnight
Coco Crew, 1/F, 101B, K.WAH CENTRE, 108 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu 襄阳北路108号101B嘉华中心1楼, 近淮海中路
Commune Reserve
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A craft beer lovers paradise, their shared front lawn with The Cannery is ideal for outdoor sipping, but the back patio is where it’s at; away from the road, the area is secluded and private, with twinkling tea lights decorating the space in the evenings.
Daily, 11.30am-12am
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Cotton’s
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Cotton Ding has a knack for creating lovely chilled-out spaces in old villas, and her eponymous bar has been favored by al fresco loving tipplers for over a decade.
Cotton’s has plenty of outdoor patio seating ideal for post-work happy hours or casual brunching, which features live music every Sunday.
Daily, 11am-Midnight
Cotton’s, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路
The Fellas Terrace
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This Bund-side rooftop terrace is tied with Goodfellas, a popular Italian restaurant on the ground floor. As such, The Fellas promises the same chilled out vibe, but with the addition of stellar views of the Huangpu River.
You can enjoy the spectacular view of the Lujiazui skyline with pizzas, beer, cocktails and wine. Can’t be mad at that!
Daily, 5.30pm-Midnight
The Fellas Terrace, 7/F, 7 Yan’an Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Huangpu District 延安东路7号7楼, 近中山东一路
Found 158
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While its past popularity sadly seems to be on the wane, this subterranean lifestyle hub is still home to a varied array of bars and clubs, and retains its quaint open air charm and quirky positioning—sunken in the heart of a local park.
Daily, 5pm-Late
Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu, Huangpu District 巨鹿路158号, 近瑞金一路
Funkadeli
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Funkadeli has come far from its early days as a delicatessen with a knack for making spritz.
A full-on food and beverage destination, it resembles a smart European bistro with long bar stacked to the rafters with Campari and Aperol.
But the real fun happens when the weather gets pleasant and you can sit outside with the other Donghu Lu party animals. And that time is now.
Daily, 11am-1am
Funkadeli, A Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu, Jing’an District 富民路291号，近长乐路
Grand Yard
This laid-back, no frills neighborghood pub has a decent deck that looks out onto the street. The perfect place for an afternoon session in the sun. Whose round is it!
Daily, 11am-1am
Grand Yard, 608 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing’an District 西康路608号, 近昌平路
Guinness Social by Butler & White’s
The new Guinness Social location has not one, not two, but three terrace areas.
Count them!
Located in the heart of bustling Tianzifang, this is the perfect spot for people watching with a pint of the black stuff, or any other tipple of your choosing.
Daily, 10am-Midnight
Guinness Social by Butler & White’s, Room 3, No. 7, Lane 210, Taikang Lu 货架小妮子泰康路210弄7号3室H2光烤肉
Parlay
With outdoor seating for 50 people, and room for a whole lot more now block party season is upon us, the Parlay smoker is about to be unleashed on the Shanghai public once again.
We’re looking forward to another spring and summer of events at Shanghai’s hippest sports bar and grill.
Daily, 11am-Late
Parlay, Shankang Li, 808 Shaanxi Bei Lu, Bld 18, #103 陕西北路808号陕康里18幢103室
RIINK
Pet friendly, and with the added bonus of a roller rink just through the doors, enjoy classic diner food and tasty cocktails al fresco in Shankang Li.
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Daily, 11am-Late
RIINK, Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 静安区康定路358号陕康里18号楼102室
The RoosterImage courtesy of The Rooster
Beloved bar The Rooster has a welcoming wraparound terrace (follow it around the building, you will be surprised by how much room there is).
On our first ever visit way back when, we sunk into the cushioned al fresco seats and thought to ourselves: “Here’s the bar we’ve been looking for the summer.”
The also have regular events, providing an even bigger draw for this popular industry hangout.
Tue-Sun, 11am-Midnight
The Rooster , 107, 445 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu, Jing’an District 江宁路445号107, 近武定路
Sip
This watering hole on Wuding Lu spills out onto the street, with the cocktails making sure the crowd is buzzing. Many a good time to be had.
Daily, 12 Noon-2am
Sip, 993 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu, Jing’an District 武定路993号, 近胶州路
Tap House
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Come the sunshine, Shankang Li has become the place to be. With expansive terraces that soak in sun at all hours of the day, there is always a party spilling from one venue to the next.
Point in case, Tap House, which specializes in craft beers, with 18 on tap, as well as cider.
Daily, 11am-Late
Tap House, Shankang Li, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu, Jing’an District 康定路358号, 近陕西北路
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