15 Easter Brunches & Activities
Easter is coming up next Sunday, April 1st, do you know where to celebrate? It's still a little bit early, but here’s a round-up of some excellent places doing brunch. If that’s too standard for you, there’s also an Easter themed party at Club 3 1/3, or order from Fields that will let you celebrate with friends and family at home.
Big Bamboo
While they don’t have a special Easter menu, Big Bamboo has prepared plenty of fun activities including egg painting and an egg hunt for the kiddies while you relax and enjoy their a la carte menu.
Address: 381 Hongfeng Lu
Tel: 021 5030 1779
Address: No. 2, Laowai Jie, 3338 Hongmei Lu
Tel: 021 6405 8720
Boxing Cat
Specials for brunch at the Boxing Cat’s Sinan Mansions location include Warm blueberry lemon fritters with cream cheese glaze, Southwestern skillet, Eggs Benedict Royal and mango coconut pancakes. One of each sounds good to us. Kids activities included an Easter egg hunt and face painting.
Address: Unit 26A, Sinan Mansions, 519 Fuxing Zhong Lu
Tel: 021 6426 0360
The Cannery
On Easter Sunday, you may either choose from the regular three-course brunch option for RMB 198 or free flow roast ham and sides option for the same price. It’s fun for the whole family with an Easter egg hunt for children and dogs allowed on the grass and the terrace.
Address: Rm. 106, Bldg. 1, 1107 Yuyuan Lu
Tel: 021 5276 0599
Club 3 1/3
This is honestly the only Easter party flier we received and we kind of like the idea. Why not celebrate with some Bunny-Linis (bunny themed martinis?) and try a lucky draw? Just don’t stay so late that you look like a mess on Sunday. Easter brunch is all about looking nice and stuffing your face.
Address: 1/F, Three on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
Tel: 021 6312 0931
The Cut Rooftop
The Cut Rooftop is adding a rooftop Easter egg hunt to their new #MYBRUNCH experience which means fun for the whole family. They will have an extensive range of eggs and roasted meats. Easter egg hunt starts at 1:30pm.
Address: L7-705, iapm mall, 999 Middle Huaihai Lu
Tel: 021 6443 5136
Fields
If you would rather host Easter at home this year, Fields has you covered with complete Easter sets that will arrive “hot & ready to serve.” Early bird prices are still in effect if you order before March 25th. Choose from a succulent lamb lunch for 2-4 people (RMB 888/RMB 799 early bird) or an Easter roast ham lunch that serves 4-6 (RMB 1388/RMB 1288 early bird), plus both meals come with a Dutch Pies carrot cake.
Website: www.fieldschina.com
Easter Sets: https://m.fieldschina.com/index.php/en/fields/information?information_id=2676
Tel: 400 820 7708
Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai
Over at the Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai they have events spanning multiple venues. At the COOK brunch is RMB 388* per adult and RMB 258* per child (free for kids 5 and under) including soft drinks and juice. The MEAT has it signature steak selections plus semi-buffet and fresh seafood at RMB 448* per adult and RMB 298* per child (free for kids 4 and under) including free flow beer, wine, soft drinks and juice. The BREW’s Easter buffet is RMB 198* per adult and RMB 258* per child (free for kids 4 and under) including one pint of beer, soft drink or juice.
From March 31st to April 1st all kids can enjoy free access to Adventure Zone, egg hunt and face painting with purchase of brunch.
Brunch time from 11:30am-2:30pm at all venues and Easter Egg Hunts scheduled at multiple times throughout the weekend. Call for more information.
*prices subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government taxes.
Address: 1388 Huamu Lu
Tel: 021 6169 8886
Liquid Laundry
Not only do they have hot cross buns and spring inspired brunch specials like a salad with minted peas, asparagus and burrata or an Egg Hunt Scramble with ham, morels and fava beans, they have live jazz to make sure that Easter weekend is awesome.
Address: 2/F, Kwah Centre, 1028 Huaihai Lu
Tel: 021 6445 9589
Lil Laundry
What better way to celebrate Easter than with a soulful Gospel Brunch? They also have a face painter and egg hunt to occupy the children and a decadent menu of southern classics such chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits and ham hock and greens Eggs Benedict.
Address: 4/F, Metro City Mall, 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu
Tel: 021 6448 1669
The Peninsula Shanghai
The Peninsula has a full schedule of luxurious Easter festivities including family brunch at One Michelin-stared Sir Elly’ with a junior kids buffet, Kid’s Corner with Egg Hunt and traditional Egg and Spoon race on the No 1 Waitanyuan lawn, afternoon tea at The Lobby, Compass Bar or The Balfour at No. 1 Waitanyuan.
Furthermore, chocolate Easter eggs handcrafted by Executive Pastry Chef Lucien Gautier are available for purchase. The eggs conceal lucky tickets that may redeem for a range of glamorous prizes.
The Michelin Easter Brunch at Sir Elly’s is served from 11:00am-3:00pm, and is priced at RMB 668* per adult and an option of unlimited Champagne, house wines and beers at RMB 288*, and RMB 268* per child aged between 5 and 12 years old. Children 4 years old and under are free of charge.
The Peninsula Easter Afternoon Tea is served from 2:00 pm-6:00 pm, and is priced at RMB 360* per person and RMB 680* for two person; RMB 520* and RMB 960* respectively with one glass of Champagne.
The limited edition of 30 giant handcrafted chocolate Easter Eggs with glamorous prizes is priced at RMB 728 net each, are available to purchase atThe Peninsula Boutique
*all prices are subject to 16.6% surcharge
Address: 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
Tel: 021 2327 2888
Maya
Maya is doing something totally different this year. They are throwing a Taquiza, which is a traditional Mexican taco party where loved ones gather to assemble tacos from an array of clay pots filled with yummy stews. There will be plenty of desserts, snacks and salsas as well as treasure hunts, egg painting and other games for kids.
Address: 568 Julu Lu
Tel: 021 6289 6889
Mr & Mrs Bund
Known for its contemporary French cuisine interpreted by Paul Pairet, dazzling views of Shanghai’s harbour and skyline, and perfect-for-spring open-air terraces; Mr & Mrs Bund will be a fabulous choice come April 1st. On Easter Sunday, Mr & Mrs Brunch features menu options starting at RMB250 per person including a la carte, enjoyed from 11.30am. Delicious plates include the, Egg Tartelette Anchovy Niçoise – a playful pouched-grilled egg served on a thin crusted tartlet with piquillos, onion & tomato jam, boquerones & anchovies, and Paul Pairet’s take on the traditional, Egg Benedicte – a poached egg on bun served with prosciutto crudo, Paris white ham and homemade Béarnaise sauce. In addition, a collection of fine French champagne specials are on offer to cheers the occasion. Simply sit back, relax and enjoy the great weather!
Address: 6/F, Bund 18, Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu
Tel: 021 63239898
Phenix
With Easter coming up, Michelin-starred Chef Michael Wilson has prepared a series of exciting Easter delicacies such as hot cross buns, bunny-shaped buns, chocolate eggs, angus beef slider, halibut menuiere, tartare d’onglet de boeuf, braised oxtail risotto, Bloody Mary’s, homemade lemonade and more! This Easter Sunday brunch will surely be the perfect get-together with family and friends.The Phenix Easter brunch includes buffet selections with your choice of two main dishes and a dessert. Upgrade from the standard brunch (RMB 488*) to free flow champagne (RMB 738*) or rose (RMB 838*). Special Easter cocktails such as Spring Thyme and Fennel Tease also sound pretty good.
*subject to 10% service charge and VAT
Address: 2/F, PUli Hotel, 1 Changde Lu
Tel: 021 2216 6988
Pistolera
You can order off the regular a la carte menu, while your kids enjoy egg painting and an egg hunt. Be sure to reward yourself for being such a nice parent with a margarita, or two.
Address: 838-2 Hengshan Lu
Tel: 021 5461 0619
Address: 855 Biyun Lu
Tel: 021 5030 4228
Pudong Shangri-La
At the Pudong Shangri-La, you can choose between the Easter Eggstravaganza buffet at Yi Café or the Easter Celebration Feast at Jade on 36. The Yi Café brunch is featuring fresh Irish oysters on ice, baby abalone, Alaskan king crab leg, BBQ style half slow roasted Easter lamb and also decadent cakes and desserts! Priced at RMB488* per adult and RMB244 per child. Upgrade to RMB588* for free flow of house wine, beer and champagne.
At Jade on 36, their talented team will tempt you with signature cuisines including fresh European oysters with celery and lime sherbet, scramble egg with Yunnan truffle or caviar and roasted Boston lobster with caviar beurre blanc. The meal is priced at RMB688* per person.
You may also take away some Easter delights at Gourmet including hot cross buns, chocolate bunnies and chocolate chicks.
*Prices is subject to 10% service charge and 6% value-added tax
Address: 33 Fucheng Lu
Tel: 021 6882 888
Related Articles
Eat Foie Gras for RMB 168 or Less