Hidden gems: Bars and Pubs in Shanghai

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Shanghai. This list contains 12 places from Bars and Pubs category.

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The Long Bar at the Waldorf Astoria
Bar
Hotel’s glamorous, old-fashioned tavern from 1911 with classic cocktails, oysters & live jazz.
4.70 (46 reviews) (~5.55 km from centre)
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Lab whisky&cocktail
Bar
👍👍 Great service, amazing selection of whiskey, and some pretty inventive cocktails. We went at 6pm on a Sunday and had the whole place to ourselves
$$$ $
4.70 (13 reviews) (~1.57 km from centre)
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CAPTAIN BAR
Bar
👍👍 We love this place. It's easy and affordable. The view is great too.
4.60 (116 reviews) (~5.45 km from centre)
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Speak Low
Restaurant
👍👍 It was packed the Saturday night I came in, so I didn't get food and just had one cocktail, but I still walked away impressed. The bar felt plucked right out of the heights of of the cocktail renaissance of SF and NYC, complete with the suspender-wearing bartenders (but no waxed mustaches). The ice...
4.60 (114 reviews) (~2.8 km from centre)
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Shanghai-Bund
Bar
👍👍 Took a walk from Nanjing Toad East towards Shanghai Bund. Cooling weather and blue clear sky is very soothing and comfortable. The landmark Pearl of Orient stands tall and form a good backdrop for photography.
4.60 (96 reviews) (~1.25 km from centre)
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“恰”酒吧
Bar
👍👍 Views are out of this world
4.60 (15 reviews) (~6.14 km from centre)
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Club Light
Bar
👍👍 was here for 1 night to see an awesome performance by DJ MIU MIU. cool place for tourists and the locals were friendly.
4.60 (11 reviews) (~1.56 km from centre)
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The Shed
Bar
🫤 Someone should explain how to put the gas in the draught beer. I handed a flat pint back to the bar, tried to explain the issue but got no credit for my next drink. If I come here again, I wont touch the draught beer.
4.50 (42 reviews) (~2.4 km from centre)
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The Glamour Bar
Bar
👍 Considering the cocktail game in Shanghai is in early stages of development, cocktails are competitive. Wouldnt say the view is amazing or the best (can only see a bit of the Bund, which wasnt exciting for me from that angle), but it has got great ambience and a superb, attentive English speaking st...
4.50 (29 reviews) (~5.52 km from centre)
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Bar Constellation
Bar
4.50 (21 reviews) (~2.67 km from centre)
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The Union Trading Company Bar
Bar
😠 I wasn’t impressed. The bar itself is nice but the drinks were just okay and served on minute glasses. They’re serving 98rmb/15 usd dollar drinks in tea sized cups. There are much better bars in Shanghai!
4.50 (21 reviews) (~1.79 km from centre)
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Sober Company
Bar
😐 Don’t go here for the Tipsy bar; what a disappointment that was. Do go for the great cocktailmenu in the Sober Society bar and good food in Sober Kitchen. Friendly staff and good atmosphere.
4.50 (20 reviews) (~3.18 km from centre)
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