Get Buzzed at Brunch without Breaking the Bank
There’s an endless supply of brunch options in this city, with new restaurants opening every week and existing restaurants promoting new menus for spring. What most of them lack, however, is value. They either involve prix fixe menus and top-shelf booze for a pretty penny, or eggs that rival airplane food and watered down Bloody Marys so cheap that you’re probably sipping fake alcohol and will be hungover by dinner time.
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With summer right around the corner, everyone is coming out of hibernation and getting ready to up their brunch game, especially when it involves a nice patio. If you’re looking for some solid, down-to-earth, casual breakfast options to satiate your hunger while getting over last night’s hangover, here are some of the best brunch options in the city for a little day drinking without needing to take out a small loan.
World of Beer
Address: 1/F, 85 Fumin Lu, near Julu Lu
Tel: 021 6205 8885
Brunch Hours: Sat-Sun 11am-3pm
For all the craft beer lovers out there, this bottomless boozy brunch is your ideal venue. For all the craft beer lovers out there, the bottomless brunch at World of Beer makes it an ideal brunch venue.Every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm, patrons can enjoy free flow tap beer and beer-based cocktails for RMB 119. To help keep the drinks flowing, main course food items from the brunch list are RMB 58, 68, or 78 depending on how hungry you are. With 4 hours of beer drinking under your belt, you’ll be ready to take on the day, or, more likely, take on a nap.
The Rooster
Address: 455 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu
Tel: 156 1880 8692
Brunch Hours: Sat-Sun 11am-3pm
This casual beer-focused hangout boasts one of the best value brunches in the city. Every weekend from 11am to 3pm, you can indulge in unlimited mimosas, Bloody Marys, sangrias, Heineken drafts, soft drinks, coffee, and tea plus one main dish for only RMB 150. The brunch menu includes 10 items to choose from, ranging from the obvious choices like eggs with toast, bacon, and hash browns to decadent options like chicken & waffles or breakfast wraps with hash browns. They also have sandwiches and salads for those who prefer lunch options instead.
Pentalounge
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Address: 1525 Dingxi Lu, near Changning Lu
Tel: 021 6252 1111
Brunch Hours: Sun 11am-4pm
There is nothing quite like the spicy, acidic bite of that first sip of a Bloody Mary to take the edge off your lingering hangover. Each person has their own idea on how to make the perfect Bloody Mary, but everyone can be right at Pentalounge’s Sunday DIY Bloody Mary bar. From 11am-4pm, enjoy all-you-can-drink Bloody Marys with every fixing and topping you can think of. At RMB 148 + 10% service charge, which includes a buffet and main course selection, you won’t be cringing at your WeChat Wallet balance afterwards either. Main dish options change weekly, but usually include at least 8 choices plus the unlimited buffet featuring snacks, salads, cheese and meat platters, cereal, and pastries. Remember that the Bloody Mary bar only happens once per week, so on Saturdays you’ll have to stick with just coffee, tea, and juice at a reduced price of RMB 108 + 10% service charge.
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Kebabs on the Grille at the Cool Docks
Address: Bldg 8, 505 Zhongshan Nan Lu, near Fuxing Lu
Tel: 021 6152 6567
Brunch Hours: Sun 11:30am-4pm
To satisfy your Indian cuisine cravings for rich, creamy curries, savory dahl, and fluffy naan bread, look no further than Kebabs on the Grille at the Cool Docks. You can choose from a massive spread of Indian favorites every Sunday between 11:30am-4pm, including roasted kebabs, samosas, curries, salads, and desserts before taking a relaxing walk along the South Bund. Unlimited beer, house wine, soft drinks, and juice as well.
Shanghai Brewery (Donghu Lu)
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Address: 20 Donghu Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu
Tel: 021 3356 3996
Brunch Hours: Sat-Sun 11am-3pm
The Shanghai Brewery on Donghu Lu is an institution. Whether you want breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, or anything in between, there’s always something to make your tummy happy and some top-notch craft beer to go with it. For a brunch featuring the ultimate Western comfort food, pop in for a visit and chill on their patio any Saturday or Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Enjoy a variety of main dishes like Eggs Benedict, burgers, pizzas, and sandwiches (RMB 60-95), and wash it all down with as many RMB 25 pints of craft beer and RMB 35 cocktails as you can handle.
Mayita
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Address: 6/F, 98 Shouning Lu, near Xizang Nan Lu
Tel: 021 6334 3288
Brunch Hours: Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Dust off the sunglasses and head over to Mayita’s patio for a Mexican food fix along with a much-needed dose of sun. With creative twists on classic Mexican dishes, enjoy mains ranging 51 30593 51 15839 0 0 3117 0 0:00:09 0:00:05 0:00:04 3117 from RMB 50-70 while sipping on free flow sangria (RMB 125) or free flow margaritas (RMB 165) between 11am and 4pm on both Saturdays and Sundays. The same deal exists at Mayita’s fancier sister restaurant, Maya, so pick your favorite or check both out for a side-by-side comparison. Don’t forget to satisfy your sweet tooth with some decadent churros at the end of your meal!
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