8 Cool Places on Danshui Lu
Danshui Lu used to be like a mini Yongkang Lu, unfortunately many of the cool bars and bottle shops closed down over a year ago at about the same time as YKL’s ‘barmageddon.’ But it’s back now! Well, sort of. It’s not quite up to its former glory, but there’s more than enough going on there to warrant a visit.
The ‘main drag’ of the street is really between Fuxing Lu and Zizong Lu. Here are some of the highlights you can expect to see…
Much Beer
Address: No. 200 Danshui Lu
Tel: 17051027273
Hours: Weekdays 12:20-12, weekends 11am-12
Decent prices and a wide selection here, truly an ideal spot for a few beers with friends or even a fun date. Their large street-facing window swings open and you can watch the world go by while enjoying some delicious imported beers (if it's not too cold).
Beer Shelf
Address: No. 232 Danshui Lu
Hours: Daily, 11am-12
Excellent little Belgian beer bar with friendly staff and good prices, exactly what you’re looking for in a bottle shop. From 2pm to 9pm is happy hour on draft beer. It includes two IPA for RMB80, two lagers for RMB50 or two white beers for RMB60.
WHEAT DRAFT
Address: 246 Danshui Lu
Hours: Daily, 5pm-midnight
There’s not a ton of info on this place, and it’s quite new, but they have a solid selection of brews on draft AND (the best part), some pretty kick-ass artwork on the walls.
Mr. Shaker
Address: 229 Danshui Lu
Hours: Daily, 4pm-late
Mr. Shaker is one of the O.G. bars on this street, it’s been there for a while and probably will be forever. While most of the bars on Danshui are a mix of western and Chinese guests, this is almost always all Chinese. Solid drinks and a really cool interior make it worth a try for sure.
TATTOO
Address: 216 Danshui Lu
Tel: 13816271932
Hours: Daily, 1pm-10pm
Should you happen to get a bit buzzed during your Danshui evening, here’s a great idea: get a tattoo. And it just so happens there’s a tattoo shop, called simply ‘TATTOO,’ it’s always surprisingly busy, so they must be doing something right.
Cheers Makes You Smile (Wine Shop)
Address: 222 Danshui Lu
Hours: Daily, 10:30am-1:30am
Cheers Makes You Smile is a little wine shop will decent prices and a selection that's not half bad. You can even by a bottle and drink it at their little window bar in the front. Why not?
Luccio’s
Address: 240 Danshui Lu
Hours: Daily, 11am-12
It’s not all boozy on Danshui, Luccio’s is a low-key Italian restaurant with decent food and an intimate environment (aka perfect date spot).
Bites and Bottle O
Address: 246 Danshui Lu
Tel: 021 5308 5998
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-10pm
Bites and Bottle-O might be the best hidden gem on this street, the fusion-ish restaurant is hip, has good food and usually offers specials. The best part: there's a private seating area upstairs that you REALLY SHOULD ask about if you’re having a little get-together with around 10 friends.
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