Best Happy Hours with a Terrace
That’s right, tis’ the season to stand out in the glorious sunshine drinking alcohol. Don’t just do it in the streets like a Neanderthal though, class things up by checking out these terraces with killer happy hour specials.
KARTEL
Address: 5/F, 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu
Tel: 021 5404 2899
Happy Hour: 6-8pm daily, RMB30 for Sparkling, Red and White wines, Stella Beer, White Hoegaarden, Sangria, Margarita, Punch Aperol Spritz, and Ricard.
Kartel might have one of the best rooftop terraces in the city, bold statement but one visit during their happy hour should back up the claim.
APARTMENT
Address: 3/F, 47 Yongfu Lu
Tel: 021 6437 9478
Happy Hour: 2-8pm Daily, 2 for 1 drinks
The Apartment is a good place to go pretty much any night if you want to have some good times in a chic atmosphere. The crown jewel of this venue though has to be their outdoor terrace, the perfect combination of open and secluded.
THE CAXTON
Address: 374 Dagu Lu
Tel: 021 5888 7258
Happy Hour: 5-8pm daily, includes special happy hour menu with discounted drinks
Caxton is a manly sports bar with big beers and great pub-style food. Whether you like sports or not though, everyone can enjoy their glorious Dagu Lu terrace when the suns out.
DIONNE
Address: 486 Jianguo Xi Lu
Tel: 156 0171 7471
Happy Hour: 4-7pm daily, special price for wine, Wed Fri and Sat live band
Stylish Bistro atmosphere with excellent food, wine selection and service.
LE CAFÉ DES STAGIAIRES
Address:
386 Dagu Lu
B1/F, 158 Julu Lu,
Tel: 132 6257 0556
Happy Hour: 5-8pm daily, Martinis RMB15, wine RMB25, Pastis RMB10
What is there left to say about Café des Stagiaires, it’s French, it’s fun, and they’ve got great drink specials and an outdoor terrace. We love them.
SHANGHAI REPUBLIK
Address: 418 Dagu Lu
Tel: 021 6340 1889
Happy hour : Mon-Fri 12-8pm, weekends 4-8pm, special happy hour meny with wines from RMB20-30, beers RMB25-40, and cocktails around RMB40
Shanghai Republik is one of Dagu’s latest haunts, with big tasty mojitos and an enormous street-side terrace, it’s no wonder why.
FUNKADELI
Address: A Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu
Tel: 021 6170 1318
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4-8pm, weekends 4-6pm, RMB25 for house wines, and draft beer, specials on their Italian-style drinks like the Super Spritz, and Negroni.
One of the most easily recognizable terraces in the city, Funkadeli rocks the neighborhood with their street-side patio in the heart of the FFC.
THE REFINERY
Address: 181 Taicang Lu
Tel: 021 6301 2022
Happy Hour: Weekdays 2-7pm, band performance everyday 9pm, selected price
Good environment, spacious, leisure atmosphere, home brewed beer, food and beverage variety, good taste, many foreigners, the price is reasonable, the service needs to be improved
PARIS BLEU
Address: Unit 105, Bldg 5, 123 Xingye Lu
Tel: 021 6322 0121
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 2-6pm, add rmb1 to get one more wine or beer
Great Parisian-style environment for some outdoor food and drinks.
BREEZE GARDEN
Address: Intercontinental Hotel, No. 500 Heng Feng Road
Tel: 021 5253 9999
Happy Hour: 5-8pm daily, half-priced snacks, BOGO drinks
Breeze Garden is a uniquely designed outdoor terrace with chic and comfort at every corner. This Glasshouse open air dining concept surrounded with trees and gardens puts even this busiest mind at instant ease.
EL SANTO
Address: B1/F, 158 Julu Lu
Tel: 021 6333 2181
Happy Hour: 4-7pm daily, special offer drinks
El Santo is easily recognizable among the other 158 bars and restaurants, with their hip Mexican décor and drink selection. All of 158 may technically itself be a terrace, but El Santo’s section is particularly cool.
HOOKED
Address: B1/F, 158 Julu Lu
Tel: 021 6333 2198
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 4-7pm, RMB30 for house drinks
Another particularly cool section of Found158, and right next to El Santo, is Hooked. Their west-coast beachy vibes are perfect for the warm weather and an outdoor drink or two.
LA BOTA
Address: 426 Dagu Lu
Tel: 021 5386 1981
Happy Hour: 4-7pm daily, lots of drink specials including RMB25 sangria, RMB30 house wine and RMB20 Asahi
La Bota offers up traditional Spanish-style tapas, along with a selection of other snacks and killer cocktails. Their terrace is a real gem among gems on Dagu lu.
LEDGE
Address: 278 Xiangyang nan lu
Tel: 130 0211 3200
Happy Hour: daily 4-6pm, special offer drinks
Ledge is known for their beautiful garden, rich variety of cocktails, and great service.
OPPOSITE
Address: 222 Jianguo Xi Lu
Tel: 021 6427 0127
Happy Hour: Thu-Sun 6-9pm, food & drink set RMB399
Elegant gardens and an enchantingly wonderful atmosphere accentuate this Jianguo lu spot.
CAPE GRAPE
Address: 986 Wuding Lu
Tel: 021 6216 0087
Happy Hour: 12-8pm daily, special offers on wine
Cape Grape is known for good wine and good times, they’ve got an abundance of both at their Wuding spot, especially when you enjoy them on the cozy little outdoor terrace.
SHANGHAI BREWERY
Address: 20 Donghu Lu
Tel: 021 3356 3996
Happy Hour: Weekdays 3-8pm, weekends 4-8pm, 30% discount on beer
Right along the bustling Donghu lu, Shanghai Brewery is as good a choice as any. They offer 30% discount on beer during weekdays from 3-8pm and weekends 4-8pm.
COTTON’S
Address: 132 Anting Lu
Tel: 021 6433 7995
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 4-8pm, special offer on drinks
The prices may be a little high, but Cotton’s secluded villa-style atmosphere will make you feel like you’ve transported far outside the city.