Sunny Weather Alert: 10 Outdoor Spots to Get Your Drink On
It’s sunny and warm in Shanghai, which (sadly) doesn’t happen that often so it’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate. How? Well, go have a few drinks outdoors of course. Here are 10 perfect places to do just that!
Beer Lady (# 3)
Address: 1247 Nan Suzhou Lu
Tel: 021 5386 3393
Hours: 24 HRS
She needs no introduction at this point, but all three of Beer Lady’s locations have nice outdoor seating to accompany enormous beer selections. The best spot has to be #3 though, which has a beautiful(ish) riverside view along Suzhou creek.
Found 158
Address: 158 Julu Lu
Yeah, we know, OBVIOUSLY. It’s a no-brainer to go have some drinks and enjoy the weather there, with dozens of bars, clubs and restaurants, most of which offer outdoor seating.
Fumin Lu (especially Funkadeli)
Address: Fumin Lu and Changle Lu
The little strip at the intersection of Fumin Lu and Changle Lu seems to be a hot spot for outdoor drinking regardless of the weather (especially at Funkadeli). But when the weather is particularly good, this area is packed, and it’s as good a place as any to enjoy the sunshine with a beer or two.
Shanghai Brewery
Address: 20 Donghu Lu
Tel: 021 3356 3996
Hours: Daily, 5pm-12am
Another no-brainer but it’s worth adding to the list, Shanghai Brewery on Donghu Lu has the perfect little outdoor terrace to enjoy a drink and blue skies.
Beer Plus
Address: 406 Changshou Lu
Tel: 137 9524 1780
Hours: Daily 11-2am
Beer Plus, located right next to the Changshou Lu metro, is another place with tons of drink options and outdoor seating. It might not be the most scenic outdoor seating around, but oh boy do they have a lot of beers to choose from.
Pistolera
Address: No 2, 838 Hengshan Lu
Tel: 021 5461 0619
Hours: Daily, 11:30am-11pm
Pistolera (arguably) has one of the best terraces on Hengshan Lu. Overlooking the park and dappled with shade, it's the perfect spot to drink a daytime margarita. Kick back and relax and order a bowl of nachos while you're at it.
The Rooster
Address: 455 Shaanxi Bei Lu
Tel: 156 1880 8692
Hours: Sun-Thu, 11am-12am, Fri-Sat, 11am-1am
The Rooster is the perfect place to drink outdoors any time of year, but especially when the sun is out. They’ve got great food, drinks, often a bunch of specials going on and a perfect little outdoor area to enjoy the spring weather.
Xintiandi
Address: Madang Lu and Taicang Lu
There are a few places to sit out around Xintiandi. The strip along Madang Lu offers outdoor seating at places like Little Catch, Aniseed Ramen and many others. You could also head over to the little alleyway area along Taicang Lu for outdoor seating at places like Cobra Lily, The Refinery, Paulaner and more.
Danshui Lu
Address: Danshui Lu, near Fuxing Lu
Danshui Lu is, believe it or not, still going strong. There are about 5 or 6 bars/bottle shops along the little strip between Fuxing Lu and Zizong Lu. Be sure especially to check out The Beer Shelf and Much Beer, both of which have outdoor stools to enjoy out front.
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