Cozy Bars Perfect For The Winter

Days are short, nights are long, sometimes you need a cozy spot with that living room feel, but better. A magical lounge with friends, maybe a fireplace, comfy sofas, great cocktails and the heat turned up to the max. Here are some of our favorite cozy bars in Shanghai. 

WARM FIREPLACE

COTTON'S

GARDEN & FIREPLACE

Address: 132 Anting Lu, near Jianguo Xi Lu

Tel: [phone]

Price: Around RMB 200 per person  

Cotton's is an old family mansion of French quartier Shanghai. Fairy garden outside and old fire place with couch inside. Cotton’s is considered by many as the number 1 choice for a date spot. Prices are okay, happy hour is interesting, as cozy and intimate in the winter as it is in the summer.

YOU BAR

FIREPLACE & COZY CORNER

Address: 1555 Dingxi Road

Tel: [phone]

Price: Around RMB 150 per person 

One of the best kept secret in Shanghai is the fireplace of You Bar at the New World Shanghai Hotel. Located near the iconic Zhongshan park, you can cozy up to the flames and people watch while sipping on one of the well crafted cocktails. 

1515 WEST CHOPHOUSE & BAR

FIREPLACE & STEAK

Address: 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, Jing'an Shangri-La, 4/F, near Tongren Lu

Tel: [phone]

Price: Around RMB 300 per person 

Nestled inside the Kerry Jing'an Shangri-la hotel, a gorgeous fireplace at 1515 West Chophouse & Bar with seating awaits. Perfect for a nibble or a glass of wine. It's classic American style

SOFA HEAVEN

JZ CLUB

VELVET & JAZZ

Address: 158 Julu Lu, Datong Mill, 1/F, near Ruijin Yi Lu

Tel: [phone]

Price: Around RMB 300 per person  

Red velvet, felted atmosphere and jazzy vibes at JZ Club. Definitely a sexy, cozy venue that recently reopened in Datong Mill. All of the furniture has been imported from Europe to rouse a 19th century international golden age.  Some private rooms are also available in the back for extra coziness. It’s warm, with luscious whisky, prestigious cigars, and jazz, what more could you ask for?

AVENUE JOFFRE

JAPANESE SAVOIR FAIRE

Address: 570 Yongjia Lu

Hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-2am; Fri 3pm-2am; Sat-Sun 11am-2am 

Tel: [phone]

Price: Around RMB 200 per person  

Even if its name sounds French, Avenue Joffre is best known for being a posh modern bistro. Sofas everywhere where you can rest your tired old body and relax in peace. Chill place with meticulous Japanese hospitality and amazing cocktails in authentic Ginza-style. Helpful and smiling staff makes you feel at ease enough you might just drift off for a nap!

EL OCHO

DARK & LEATHERY

Address: 99 Taixing Lu, 3/F, near Wujiang Lu 

Tel: [phone]

Price: Around RMB 200 per person 

Dark atmosphere, leather everywhere, strong cocktails and, of course, the ultimate warm cushy sofas  in Shanghai. Leave your self respect and the door, you may end up laying around like you’re at a family dinner.

SALOTTO G

WARM COMPANY

Address: 1019 Wuding Lu, near Jiaozhou Lu

Tel: [phone]

Price: Around RMB 300 per person  

We already wrote a lot about Salotto G. But well… their cuisine is fantastic, so are their cocktails, their happy hour is a staple for trendy people and the team is adorable. Comfortable chairs, USB port at the bar, intimate atmosphere… relax, you are part of the family now. 

 THE CANNERY 

GOLD & GLITTERY

Address:1107 Yuyuan Lu 

Tel: [phone]

Price: Around RMB 300 per person  

The Cannery has some of the trendiest sofas in the city. It’s like you’re drinking cocktails inside a Mad Men episode that takes place on a space ship. Food is fantastic, drinks also, ideal place to lounge and get cozy with friends.

CONSTELLATION EXCLUSIVE

GENTLEMEN'S BAR

Address: 77-1 Fenyang lu 

Tel: [phone]

Price: Around RMB 300 per person  

Constellation 1,2,3,4,5… These places are sprinkling the city. Constellation was here long before cocktails became trendy again.  Fantastic for alcohol lovers since it boasts a wide variety of liquors, cocktails and wines. There are numerous Japanese whiskies you can admire from sitting at the counter. Half the seats are at the bar and the other half are couches across the room. . Here are picture of the last one, Constellation Exclusive. Where you can feel… exclusive.

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