Shanghai Nightlife

If you tire of Xintiandi, this is a good place to go for nocturnal drinks (alcoholic or otherwise) and nibbles. It's slightly difficult to find, and the entrance is deliberately discreet and cryptic - you'll have to solve a puzzle to get in. Once you've found the solution, the front door opens magically to reveal a multi-room bar/restaurant. Drinks and food cost roughly the same as the bars in Xintiandi, and it's less of a "meat market" compared to Xintiandi. The loo doors can be equally confusing to work out. I shan't spoil your fun, but think airlines!

Dress Code: Smart casual.

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Before my first trip to Shanghai i had done a lot of research and found this bar on the net, well i could not beleive my luck at finding it on this trip and had to check this place out! Shirley was finding her boys and a place to eat so i was gone to discover Jenny's bar! On entering i felt completely at home with Brothers in Arms from Dire Straits playing away and promptly found a stool at the bar. The barmaids English was limited but did inform me that it was happy hour on the tap Tiger beer, so you don't have to tell rabbit twice!! Some Jethro Tull was playing as i asked for the bathroom, but the young bar ladies only understood beer, so off i went to search and was lucky, found them out the back, ya! After downing a few of those lovely cold beers (as it was hot as outside) and listening to Fleetwood Mac, Jenny came along so rabbit introduced himself, told Jenny he had seen her place on the internet and Jenny says "your having a free beer for that!" After some Rolling Stones it was time to say goodbye...sob sob.....
Thank you Jenny and as promised, Rabbit will be back!!

Dress Code: Casual and be ready for a good time!

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One of the many famous bars for expats and visitors alike. This was always busy during the evenings and very welcoming. Food is available such as pizzas or there is Indian food on the top level. Also the rest rooms are on the top level so be careful coming back down the stairs after too many happy hour beers....lol Do not worry about the barman that does not speak English, he will show you on his calculator when he wants some money and the menu is easy to understand!

Dress Code: As this is where rabbit would sneak off to when Shirley is busy so we named it the first bar, which Shirley would know where to find me (as it is the first in a row of bars) therefore the dress code is casual!!...lmao

Ever imagined what partying in an airplane with all the don'ts made possible? well here is one plane that you can do all that is forbidden in an airplane. Departure 10 ultra lounge its an airplane shaped lounge, first of its kind in Asia. Both the interior and exterior features are shaped like that of an airplane. The waitresses dressed as flight attendants and bar tenders as captains. Whenever u visit shanghai, check it out or google for more information. Definitely a must see.

Dress Code: Upscale casual, chic & elegant. No flip flops allowed.

Ever imagined what partying in an airplane with all the don'ts made possible? well here is one plane that you can do all that is forbidden in an airplane. Departure 10 ultra lounge its an airplane shaped lounge, first of its kind in Asia. Both the interior and exterior features are shaped like that of an airplane. The waitresses dressed as flight attendants and bar tenders as captains. Whenever u visit shanghai, check it out or google for more information. Definitely a must see.

Dress Code: Upscale casual, chic & elegant. No flip flops allowed.

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This place is located in one of the cities biggest tower, the Jin Mao Tower and a part of the Grand Hyatt Shanghai Hotel. Once you step inside this seemingly space age structure, you'll be greated not only with a contemporary atmosphere but incredible views of surrounding Shanghai. The service is a bit on the slow side, however. But I guess it gives you more time to socialize. There was no cover, but it's still a fairly expensive place. I ordered an appetizer and 2 bottles of water that totaled out to apx. 388 RMB. The bottled water did it, I think 60 RMB each if I can remember. Expensive waters. Be prepared to dish out a bit. Or simply enjoy one of their selections of wines and drinks and sip it slow while enjoying the great views. If you can, get an area near the windows that gets the great views. If you go in the bathrooms, you'll find an attendant that will even give you a massage while you wash your hands! Now that's class!!

Dress Code: The business casual seems to be favored here, since it seems to be a meeting spot for a lot of executive-type people. However, I went in with a leather jacket, jeans and regular shirt and shoes and experienced no problems.

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Vue Bar Restaurant is one floor below the bar which also has stunning views over the Huangpu river, so go late for the beautiful Shanghai night lights! We went here after 9.00pm for a light late super which was a good idea (lucky) as any earlier they have a minimum table cover price of 2000 RMB which is ok if your there for an evening meal with freinds. Although you are in a very, very nice upmarket restaurant with great service and even if small bottles of tsingtao beer is 60 RMB enjoy yourself, when will you be back? Well worth it!

Dress Code: Well Rabbit was allowed entry on " tidy but casual " but it is the "Hyatt", so be neatly dressed!

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Vue Bar features fantastic stunning views over the Huangpu river, so go late for the beautiful Shanghai night lights and take your camera. It is in a relaxed setting with plenty of staff for great service and even if the drink price's are paying for this privilege, indulge yourself, when will you be back? They also have an indoor spa pool bubbling away, so don't be shy take a plung....lol!!!! Well worth it!

Dress Code: Well Rabbit was allowed entry on " tidy but casual " but it is the "Hyatt", so be neatly dressed!