All the winners of the Time Out Love Shanghai Awards 2018
What makes Shanghai so great? Is it the world-class restaurants and bars, the thriving arts and music scene, the wealth of services that keep us looking and feeling fine, or a mix of all the above?
The verdict is in. You told us what you love about your city in this year’s Love Shanghai Awards – and we threw in a few picks of our own. From huge city icons and new off-the-hook hotels, to small everyday eateries and local late-night haunts, here are the winners for 2018.
Read on for the full list of winners below and extract the QR code for more details about all these venues and where you can find them.
Eating & Drinking
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Winner
Botanik
Outstanding
Bird
People’s Choice
The Cannery
NEW RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Yang Xiaozhe (Together)
Winner
Together
Outstanding
Oha Eatery
People’s Choice
Canton Disco, The Shanghai EDITION
FINE DINING RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Yang Xiaozhe (Bo Shanghai)
Winner
Bo Shanghai
Outstanding
Canton Table
People’s Choice
Maison Lameloise
CASUAL DINING RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Yang Xiaozhe (Bird)
Winner
Bird
Outstanding
Pelikan
People's Choice
Mercado 505
EVERYDAY EATS OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Yang Xiaozhe (RAC)
Winner
RAC
Outstanding
Xime
People's Choice
Homeslice Pizza
CAFÉ OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Brut Eatery
Winner
Brut Eatery
Outstanding
O'mills
People's Choice
Moka Bros
ICON AWARD
Legendary restaurant still keeping it fresh
Photograph: courtesy Azul Tapas Lounge
Winner
Azul Tapas Lounge
Outstanding
Jean-Georges
People's Choice
SUN with AQUA
BRUNCH OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Cat Nelson (Highline)
Winner
Highline
Outstanding
Colca
People's Choice
The Bull & Claw
BAR OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy The Sukhothai Shanghai (The ZUK Bar)
Winner
The ZUK Bar
Outstanding
Specters
People's Choice
Shake
NEW BAR OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Ars & Delecto
Winner
Ars & Delecto
Outstanding
RIINK
People's Choice
La Social
WINE BAR OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Yang Xiaozhe (RAC)
Winner
RAC
Outstanding
La Verre à Vin
People's Choice
Bird
COCKTAIL BAR OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Yang Xiaozhe (Union Trading Co.)
Winner
Union Trading Co.
Outstanding
Sober Society
People's Choice
The Nest
BEER BAR OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Stone Brewing Tap Room
Winner
Stone Brewing Tap Room
Outstanding
Little Creatures
People's Choice
Boxing Cat Brewery
SPORTS BAR OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Cages Bar & Sports
Winner
Cages Bar & Sports
Outstanding
The Camel
People's Choice
Big Bamboo
SPEAKEASY OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Barules
Winner
Barules
Outstanding
Flask
People's Choice
Speak Low
Nightlife, Music & Art
MAINSTREAM CLUB OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Yang Xiaozhe (Club 3 ⅓)
Winner
Club 3 ⅓
Outstanding
M1NT
People's Choice
Bar Rouge
ALTERNATIVE CLUB OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Elevator
Winner
Elevator
Outstanding
ALL
People's Choice
Le Baron
CLUB NIGHT OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Medusa
Winner
Medusa
Outstanding
China Social Club x NTS
People's Choice
Freelancelovers
LGBT BAR OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Roxie
Winner
Roxie
Outstanding
Lucca 390
People's Choice
Daliah
ART SPACE OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Yu Zhiming (Long Museum West Bund)
Winner
Long Museum West Bund
Outstanding
Fosun Foundation Art Center
People's Choice
Power Station of Art
PERFORMANCE VENUE OF THE YEAR
Winner
SAIC Shanghai Culture Square
Outstanding
Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai
People's Choice
Mercedes-Benz Arena
Lifestyle & Community
MASSAGE SPA OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Dragonfly
Winner
Dragonfly
Outstanding
Subconscious Day Spa
People’s Choice
Zen Massage
SALON OF THE YEAR
Winner
Contesta Rock Hair
Outstanding
Mirage.M
People’s Choice
Doc Guthrie's
FITNESS & WELLNESS STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Vis by Versus
Winner
Vis by Versus
Outstanding
Body Blacksmith
People’s Choice
Z&B Fitness
LIFESTYLE SERVICE OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy BottlesXO
Winner
BottlesXO
Outstanding
Spare Leash
People’s Choice
Party Box
SHOP OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Cat Neslon (Mia Fringe)
Winner
Mia Fringe
Outstanding
The Common Store
People’s Choice
Swiss Butchery
SHOPPING DESTINATION OF THE YEAR
Winner
iAPM
Outstanding
Florentia Village
People’s Choice
THE PLACE
GROCERY SERVICE OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy FIELDS
Winner
FIELDS
Outstanding
Carrefour E-commerce
People’s Choice
Epermarket
MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE VENUE OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Yang Xiaozhe (Prada Rong Zhai)
Winner
Prada Rong Zhai
Outstanding
Lamblin
People’s Choice
Columbia Circle
HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
Winner
Jiahui Health
Outstanding
Shanghai East International Medical Center
People’s Choice
Parkway Health
Hospitality
NEW HOTEL OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy The Shanghai EDITION
Winner
The Shanghai EDITION
Outstanding
The Sukhothai Shanghai
People’s Choice
The Middle House
BOUTIQUE HOTEL OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy The Waterhouse at South Bund
Winner
The Waterhouse at South Bund
Outstanding
Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund
People’s Choice
The PuLi Hotel and Spa
LUXURY HOTEL OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Capella Shanghai
Winner
Capella Shanghai
Outstanding
The Peninsula Shanghai
People’s Choice
The Shanghai EDITION
BUSINESS HOTEL OF THE YEAR
Winner
Crowne Plaza Shanghai Pudong
Outstanding
Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Pudong
People’s Choice
Intercontinental Shanghai Expo
FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOTEL OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental
Winner
Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental
Outstanding
Hyatt Regency Chongming
People’s Choice
Hyatt Regency Shanghai, Wujiaochang
SERVICED APARTMENTS OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Stanford Residences
Winner
Stanford Residences
Outstanding
Grand Gateway 66 Serviced Apartments
People’s Choice
Times Square Serviced Apartments
HOTEL SERVICED APARTMENTS OF THE YEAR
Winner
Residences at Kerry Parkside
Outstanding
Primus Residence Shanghai Hongqiao
People’s Choice
Four Seasons Place
CHINESE HOTEL RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Sui Tang Li
Winner
Sui Tang Li, The Middle House
Outstanding
Yong Yi Ting, Mandarin Oriental Pudong
People’s Choice
Canton Disco, The Shanghai EDITION
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Yang Xiaozhe (LAGO)
Winner
LAGO by Julian Serrano, The Bellagio Shanghai
Outstanding
HIYA, The Shanghai EDITION
People’s Choice
PHÉNIX eatery & bar, The PuLi Hotel and Spa
HOTEL BAR OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Yang Xiaozhe (The ZUK Bar)
Winner
The ZUK Bar, The Sukhothai Shanghai
Outstanding
The Ritz Bar & Lounge, Portman Ritz-Carlton
People’s Choice
Punch Room, The Shanghai EDITION
HOTEL BRUNCH OF THE YEAR
Photograph: Cat Nelson (Oxalis)
Winner
Oxalis, The Waterhouse at South Bund
Outstanding
Café Gray Deluxe, The Middle House
People’s Choice
The Kitchen Table, W Shanghai – The Bund
HOTEL BUFFET OF THE YEAR
Winner
Feast Signature Restaurant, Sheraton Grand Shanghai Pudong Hotel & Residences
Outstanding
Shanghai Bistro, Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre
People’s Choice
Market Café, Hyatt Regency Shanghai Global Harbor
HOTEL CONFERENCE FACILITIES OF THE YEAR
Photograph: courtesy Crowne Plaza Shanghai Pujiang
Winner
Crowne Plaza Shanghai Pujiang
Outstanding
Crowne Plaza Shanghai
People’s Choice
The QUBE Hotel Shanghai Sanjiagang
MOST ANTICIPATED HOTEL OPENING OF THE YEAR
Winner
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong
Outstanding
Aloft Shanghai Zhangjiang Haike
People’s Choice
PARKZOO Jingan Shanghai
DRAFT BEER VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Selected and sponsored by Stella Artois
Winner
vine, Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao
Outstanding
La seine
People's Choice
Peace Hotel Jazz Bar