Best Wine Bars to Chill With Friends
There are plenty of bars to choose from here in Shanghai. But sometimes you’re not looking to dance, get hammered or find your soul mate, sometimes you just want to go chill with friends and have a good time. Here’s a list of our favorite bars to do just that!
XO BAR
Address: 237 Hengshan Lu
Hours: Fri-Sat, 6.30pm - 2.30am, Sun-Thu, 5.30pm - 12.30am
Tel: 021 6433 0779
From the BottlesXO crew comes this gem of a hangout spot along Hengshan lu. It’s lively, fun atmosphere that’s perfect for an evening out with friends drinking beer or wine. They’ve also got some kick ass pizza if you get hungry.
KARTEL
Address: 5/F, 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu
Hours: Daily, 6pm-2am
Tel: 021 5404 2899
When it comes to casual, laid back atmosphere, Kartel might just have the best in the city. There’s an incredible rooftop to accompany their incredible selection of wines, which you can enjoy at their long communal tables perfect for big groups.
DR. WINE
Address: 177 Fumin Lu
Hours: Daily, 11:30am-2am
Tel: 021 5403 5717
Great selection of wines here, even if you’re on a budget. This city staple has two floors of cozy space, lending itself wonderfully to groups looking for a night out.
ENOTERRA
Address: 1071 Wuding Lu
Hours: Daily, 11am-2am
Tel: 021 6256 5005
There’s always something going on over on Wuding lu, which makes Enoterra a great choice for your group to start (or end) a night out. This wine bar and bistro has a seemingly endless menu of wines and food to choose from, and jus the right venue for a slightly larger group of friends.
BITES & BOTTLE-O
Address: 246 Danshui Lu
Hours: Daily, 12pm-12am
Tel: 021 5308 5998
Danshui lu is such a mystery in Shanghai, one month it’s bustling like a mini pre-closing YKL, the next month it’s all shuttered, then it’s back again. Regardless of all that, Bites and Bottles is open, and it’s a great choice for your group to go pound wine.
SALUTE
Address: 59 Fuxing Xi Lu
Hours: Daily, 6pm-late
Tel: 021 3461 9828
This casual Mediterranean wine bar has the cozy atmosphere of a friend’s backyard. The trees and surrounding plants give it the perfect amount of privacy for a few bottles with friends.
UVA
Address: 819 Shanxi Bei Lu
Hours: Daily, 6pm-late
Tel: 5228 0320 / 3203 0023
If you like wine AND a traditional selection of Italian foods, this is the spot for you and your crew. Authentic pizzas, paninis, salads, as well as Italian cheeses and cold cuts platters, it doesn’t get any better than this.
LE BORDELAIS
Address: 301 Jiashan Lu
Hours: Daily, 11.30am–late
Weekend Brunch, 11.30am-3pm
Tel: 400 809 0033
This enormous, open space is the ideal spot for a boozy wine night with friends. There are over 2000 wines to choose from, and often time you can get some discounted bottles. If you get hungry check out the cheese and charcuterie platters.
LA VITE
Address: No 2, 247 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu
Hours: Daily, 4pm-12am
Tel: 021 6415 7858
Authentic Italian wines along with authentic Italian food, the space is small but cozy, with brightly colored décor, great for your group.
LE VERRE A VIN
Address: 1221-1 Changle Lu
Hours: Daily, 5pm-1am
Tel: 021 5403 4278
You can expect a gorgeous interior here, with pinterest worthy décor, blackboards with weekly wine specials and by-the-glass wines at around RMB 40 each. The big open space is great for getting loud with friends over a bottle or two.
BIN 74
Address: 74 Fuxing Xi Lu
Hours: Daily, 11am-1am
Tel: 021 6431 0258
Maybe the smallest venue on the list, but don’t let size fool you- it’s a wonderful little venue for a few bottles amongst friends. It’s RMB74 to drink a bottle of wine in the store (thus the name Bin 74), and we highly recommend you do just that!
WINE CONNECTION BAR & BISTRO
Address: 439 Yuyuan Lu
Hours: Daily, 12pm-12am
Tel: 021 6236 0579
With bottles starting at RMB110 and glasses at RMB25, this is an ever-affordable choice for those looking to get tipsy for cheap.
PROJECT WINE
Address: 17-1 Xiangyang Bei Lu
Hours: Daily, 5pm-1.30am
Tel: 021 5497 9519
Bottles start around RMB250 and glasses at RMB40, Project Wine also has a good selection of authentic Italian pizzas and cheese platters.
CRU WINE GALLERY
Address: Suite E102, 462 Changle Lu
Hours: Mon-Sat, 5pm-1pm
Tel: 021 6091 3817
United Valley’s Cru wine has a wide selection of vino from all over the world, glasses start around RMB 45 each and of course go up from there. Since it’s in the United Valley complex there are tons of other options for big groups.
ANTEROOM
Address: No 104, 1222 Changle Lu
Hours: Tue-Fri, 2pm-10pm
Sat&Sun, 12pm-11pm
Tel: 137 6116 1564
Casual atmosphere with good vibes and seating for bigger groups, Anteroom is a perfect choice for you and your squad to sip some reds and whites. You can even get a wine tasting flight from RMB68.
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