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Laris is part fancy Three on the Bund complex. The white marble bedecked Laris boasts a superb restaurant, a chocolate room and the Vault bar, a swanky cocktail lounge. The bartenders are disciples of Molecular Mixology and their drinks are cutting edge creations. How about a Cracked Pepper and Grilled Pineapple Jellied Martini? Or a Grapefruit Lemonade with Elderflower and Dom Perignon Foam? For the less adventurous all the classics are present and correct.
Laris Bar: Three On the Bund, No 3 Zhong Shan Dong lu - (86-21) 6323.3355 |
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The sophisticated yet demure Glamour Bar oozes elegance with its stunning Bund views as a backdrop, iconic interior and head-turning chrome and mirror bar. Relaxed and sensual, the Glamour Bar is a second home to the Shanghai set and is top of the visit list for globetrotters. Often described as a luxurious salon, The Glamour Bar is renowned for its edgy entertainment going against the grain with shows and performances reeking of individuality and non-conformity. Rock, pop, drag, funk, soul, film, literature.
Glamour Bar: 6/F, No 5 The Bund, Zhong Shan Dong lu - (86-21) 6350.9988 |
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Face Bar features southeast Asian décor, with Buddha face sculpture outside (hence the name). Face Bar Shanghai is housed in a truly gorgeous, red-brick colonial mansion located in the Ruijin Guest-house gardens. Visiting Face Bar is a must for anyone in Shanghai. Have a drink on an opium bed if it’s not already occupied. Enjoy Face Bar's relaxing lounge music.
Face Bar: No 118 Ruijin Er lu, near Yongjia lu - (86-21) 6466.4328 |
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Located in the famous Bund 18, alongside the elegant Sens and Bund, this lounge bar is wonderfully well-designed. Open and airy inside with stunning views of the bund through its large windows, the space is peppered with eclectic tables and chairs. The drinks list is small but solid, though as with many venues in Shanghai prices are capable of making your eyes bleed. Probably best as a start-of-evening stop off to have a one drink and savour the space and the views before moving on.
Lounge 18: 4/F No 18 The Bund, Zhong Shan Dong lu - (86-21) 6323.8399
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Overlooking the historic Bund waterfront and Pudong's stunning Lujiazui financial district, M1NT has quickly established a reputation as the 'go-to' venue of choice for many of China's elite. It's for those that are looking for that something extra: high-end, yet social; glamorous, yet casual. The rroof-top terrace offers a welcome and cooling retreat from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai's busy streets, 25 floors below. At weekends the terrace is strictly reserved for shareholders and members only.
M1nt: 24/F No 318 Fuzhou lu near Shandong lu - (86-21) 6391.3191 |
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Barbarossa lounge has a Middle Eastern theme design and very decent lounge music - often a very good DJ. Barbarossa is located behind Starbucks in a park, near the Shanghai Art Museum. Up-upstairs has a cool, open atmosphere. Barbarossa is a sweet place for an evening drink. Not popular weekdays. Uninspiring food.
Barbarossa: No 231 Nanjing Zhong lu, inside People's Park - (86-21) 6318.0220 |
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This pub was originally built as a family dwelling at the end of the 1800's by a wealthy Shanghainese family and remained as such until liberation in 1949 when the property was handed over to the local Education Department. This double-story pub is the first traditional Irish pub in Asia and even today still sells the most Guinness in China. Our pub caters to all tastes and requirements. So, be it live music, live sports, a sprawling garden, a game of darts or a traditional fireplace that you’re looking for, you’ll find it in O’Malley's.
O'Malley's Pub: No 42 Taojiang lu, near Hengshan lu - (86-21) 6474.4533 |
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JZ Club is the spot for jazz in Shanghai, offering live performances nearly every night of the week. Channeling the vibe that was Shanghai in the 1930s, JZ Club offers up quality jazz from local and international musicians. This little live-music haven tends to go from intimate to downright cramped on the weekends, but it’s a surefire fun time no matter what. Sight-lines from the second floor to the stage are limited, so it’s best to show up early to snag a seat on the ground floor.
JZ Club: No 46 Fuxing Xi lu near Yongfu lu - (86-21) 6431.0269 |
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Since 1995 the House of Blues and Jazz has being a second living room for those who are hungry for quality live music and a home for blues and jazz musicians from all over the world. In fact, the first blues and jazz bar in new Shanghai.
The present Bund location of House of Blues and Jazz is the fourth incarnation of this mainstay of the Shanghai live music scene, however with an increased capacity and an added Dining room is the best yet.
The new House is open seven days a week with jam sessions on Sundays and mellow Monday jazz. A new restaurant called «The Dining Room» serves European cuisine till late.
House of Blues and Jazz: No 60 Fuzhou lu near The Bund - (86-21) 6323.2779
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Cotton is renowned for its live musical performances; the club boasts of the rare distinction of being one of the most popular live blues and jazz bars in Shanghai. Here you can listen to some of the best jazz and blues artist performing live. The ambience of the club is dark and smoky, which further enhances the music played in the club. The club is mainly visited by local residents and expatriates and during the weekends the club is jam packed.
Cotton Club: No 8 Fuxing lu near Huaihai lu (86-21) 6437.7110
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Babyface is and has been the premiere Chinese clubbing brand for the better part of the last decade; proof: its music policy and interior design is copied wholesale all over the country. Babyface's Shanghai branch is one of the most consistently busy clubs in the city thanks to their reputation and huge following among many locals. Music ranges from hip hop to house and breaks with a steady stream of int'l talent on the weekends.
Babyface: No 101 Shanghai Square, 138 Huaihai Zhong lu - (86-21) 6375.6667
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Situated at the south end of Xintiandi, G-Plus, a clubbing brand from Hangzhou, is the one of the newer additions to the Shanghai super-club market. A big hit with locals and expats alike, music focuses on everything between house and trance. G-Plus is one of the few clubs in the city that bring in int'l talent mid-week with their popular Wednesday night parties, but you can count on big names at the weekend too.
G Plus: 5/F South Block Plaza, No 123 Xingye lu - (86-21) 5386.8088
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Muse is set to take Shanghai as one of the hottest wining, dining and clubbing destinations in town. Modishly set in the fashionable Tong Le Fang complex, Muse Entertainments is one of the first Multi-purpose concepts in the area. Surrounded by a number of other distinctive nighttime destinations, Muse's breath taking design is tailored specially for locally based, fashionable and sophisticated party lovers. Muse houses 3 venues offering 3 DJs, live entertainment 7 days a week. Muse extented Shanghai clubbing to Muse2 in Plaza 66 and Muse@Park97 inside Fuxing Park.
Muse: No 68 Yuyao lu near Haifang lu - (86-21) 6218.8166 |
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Bar Rouge was the hottest bar in Shanghai. But bar fads in Shanghai can change quickly. Bar Rouge is stll relatively popular though, with a Philippe Starck inspired, fresh design. On top of Bund 18, Bar Rouge has a great view of Pudong. Inspiring up-tempo lounge music, juggling bartenders. Esp popular after 11pm on weekends. Slow service. Bar Rouge can be closed for private functions, so call ahead.
Bar Rouge: 7/F No 18 The Bund, Zhong Shan Dong lu - (86-21) 6339.1199
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