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Best New Bars of 2017 So Far

2017-07-03 ShanghaiWOWeng

Half of 2017 is in the books, and what a first half it’s been. You would think Shanghai might slow down with all these new bars, clubs and cocktail lounges... NOPE! They’re bigger, gaudier, and more elaborate than ever. Here’s our rundown of some of the year’s best… so far.


Candor 

 


Address: 3/F, 57 Maoming Nan Lu

Tel: 021 5425 3696

Hours: Tue-Sun, 7pm-2am


The sexy, sultry, circusy cocktail bliss of a bar made us all giddy when they reopened on Maoming Lu. They’re back, bigger and better than before with truly one-of-a-kind drinks that even the most phone-averse bar goers will be snapping photos of.

 

Le Cafe des Stagiaires

 

 

Address: 158 Julu Lu

Tel: 021 6312 9302

Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-2am, Sat-Sun, 12pm-4am


If ever there were a Shanghai bar that needs no introduction… Their latest Found158 location opened on April 15th to perhaps the biggest gathering of expats in the history of the universe, it’s been rockin’ ever since.

 

Goose Island Brewhouse



Address: 209 Maoming Bei Lu

Tel: 021 6219 0268

Hours: Daily, 11am-1am


The Goose finally got loose in China this year. Goose Island’s enormous Brewhouse opened in West Nanjing to huge crowds of locals and tourists. Great beer, great food, enormous goose head.   

 

Jackie’s 2

 


Address: 1/F, 399 Baotun Lu

Tel: 021 6377 7179

Hours: Daily, 5pm-midnight


On the long list this year of surprise openings, Jackie’s 2 is a top contender. Their second location, within walking distance of the first, is almost four times as large, with 100 taps, deer heads and even a locally inspired food menu.

 

Wonderland

 

 

Address: 1311 Xinzha Lu

Hours: Daily, 4pm to 1am (last call 12:30am)


Alice in Wonderland, alcohol, beach sand, fish in the floor... if that combo sounds good to you then you may want to start hanging out at Wonderland. It opened this spring with the goal of completely jumping the shark on themed cocktail bars, it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s certainly ours.

 

Dry Goods

 


Address: 128 Taiyuan Lu

Tel: 021 6433 9359

Hours: Daily, 8pm-2am


Just when we all thought speakeasies were totally dead, Dry Goods pleasantly surprised us with their odd entrance, western/saloon style décor, and of course: really really excellent cocktails.

 

Blackstone

 

 

Address: B1/F, 158 Julu Lu

Tel: 139 1846 2770

Hours: Tue-Sun, 7pm-1am


Is Blackstone a magic show that has drinks, or a bar that has magic? We may never know, but we definitely recommend anyone in Shanghai go find out for themselves.

 

Above the Globe


 

Address: 7/F, 1013 Beijing Xi Lu

Tel: 173 1736 9152

Hours: Daily, 6pm-2am


A Shakespeare-inspired cocktail bar that delighted and surprised us perhaps more than any other venue so far this year. Above the Globe is a not-so-hidden gem you should check out if you haven’t already.

 

Beer Lady 2

 


Address: 1010 Kaixuan Lu

Tel: 021 6218 6891

Hours: 24 HR


Imagine our surprise when we found out smiley, unassuming Beer Lady is out here making power moves. From legendary bottle shop owner to possibly the queen of Shanghai’s budding beer empire, Beer Lady 2 is a 24-hour sudsy bonanza with over 3000 bottles to choose from.

 

Duo


 

Address: 3/F, No. 16, Lane 193 Maoming Bei Lu

Tel: 021 6148 8218

Hours: Daily, 5pm-2am


If you like drinking, but would prefer to do it in a sports bar that looks like the movie Tron, look no further.

 

Smash

 


Address: 685 Dingxi Lu

Tel: 02162821395

Hours: Daily, noon-late


Smash bar delighted house music purists, dance-entusiasts and drinkers alike when it opened out on Dingxi lu.


Ruin

 

 

Address: 115 Xingfu Lu

Tel: 15000182212

Hours: 9am-1am

 

Located just behind Dada on Xingfu Lu, Ruin bar made a surprising splash this year with its no-frills, minimalist approach. The space is a perfect yin yang compliment to the loudness and chaos of Dada when it’s heaving. 


Arkham

 


Address: B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu

Tel: 021 6211 6317

Hours: 10pm - late


If you love taking dru… uh I mean, if you love live electronic music that’s really loud and goes until really late, you were no doubt ecstatic that Arkham reopened recently down in 158. With all the charm, ambiance and huge crowds that made the original so epic.

 

ALL



Address: 2F, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu

Hours: Bar: Tue-Thursday, 6pm-2am. Club: Fri-Sat, 9pm-5am


It’s not shelter, but it is the same people from shelter. It’s got a similar vibe as shelter, but it’s not shelter. It’s not shelter ok?

 

Sober Company

 

 

Address: 99 Yandang Lu

Tel:  021 5309 8261

Hours: (Sober Society) 7pm-2am


Shingo Gokan doesn’t do anything mediocre apparently. The cocktail genius behind Speaklow made quick work with this Yandang Lu mega project, which recently snagged the 19th spot on Asia’s Top 50 Bars list.

 

Magnolia Room

 


Address: 462 Changle Lu

Tel: 0216075 5821

Hours: Daily, 7pm-2am


A bar within a bar within a… complex of bars. Magnolia Room is the hidden speakeasy inside Tour (another bar that’s well worth mentioning although it opened over a year ago). Same creative flair that made Tour so popular, same snack food pairings with drinks, same awesome bartender, just go.  


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