16 Shanghai Brunches to Hit Up This Weekend
Cotton's
Enjoy brunch in the Cotton's gardens before the winter months arrive, and enjoy three hours Beer free flow for RMB168, or go classy with Wine, Aperol or Sparkling for RMB268.
Sat & Sun, 11am-4pm.
294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路;
132 Anting Lu, by Jianguo Xi Lu 安亭路132 号, 近建国西路.
Cantina Agave
Does anything say starting weekend right better than soaking in the sun at Fumin Lu-Changle Lu institution Cantina Agave?
Saturday and Sunday sees their signature brunch offerings complimented by FOUR hours of free flow for just RMB150.
We're talking Corona, Margaritas, Sangria and Prosecco. This could get wonderfully messy.
Sat & Sun, 11am-3pm.
291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu 富民路291号, 近长乐路.
Yugo Grill
This one is for the late risers, as it starts at 2pm, but is too good to miss of the list.
For Yugo Grill is where all our Balkan comfort food dreams come true, and they certainly don't let us down on the weekend. Each Saturday and Sunday, Chef Rax serves a different home cooked dish for lunch.
This weekend it is Cufte I Krompir Pire, Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes, guaranteed by the Yugo team to become one of your favorites!
Service starts at 2pm and goes until they run out, so we'd strongly suggest booking ahead via WeChat or phone on 130 2322 7256.
Sat & Sun, 2pm until sold out.
365 Kangding Lu, near Shanxi North Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.
Bhacus
Bhacus, Eduardo Vargas and the Azul Group's latest wine and wood grill venue, has just started up a brunch (did we mention they have a huge wrap-around terrace?) with a whole load of brunch specials, favorites from the dinner menu, and a two-hour free-flow deal at just RMB250 – check out all the details above.
Sat & Sun, 11am-3.30pm.
2/F, 277 Wuxing Road 吴兴路277号， 2楼.
Colca Heng Shan
Sat & Sun, 11am-3.30pm.
Room 2201, 2/F, 199 Hengshan Lu, by Yongjia Lu 地址 衡山路199号2楼2201, 近永嘉.
The Bull & Claw
The Bull & Claw brunch is the stuff of Shanghai legend. It’s RMB98 for one course, RMB168 for two, and add the city's most famous free flow deal for RMB198.
Food options range from Smashed Avo Toast to Lobster Benedict to Chicken and Waffles to their proper Sunday Roast, which they also do on Sunday evenings....
Brunch Sat & Sun, 11am-3pm, roast during brunch & Sun from 5pm.
110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong 汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路.
Tacolicious
Brunch Tacos, Quesadillas and Burritos go from RMB40, while free flow Beer, Mexican Mule and Frozen Margarita will set you back just RMB150 from 12-3pm every weekend at Tacolicious.
Brunch Sat & Sun, 12-3pm.
Room 104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Xikang Lu 余姚路34号1幢104-105室, 近西康路.
Beef & Liberty Shanghai Centre
Every Saturday and Sunday, Beef & Liberty Shanghai Centre offers an all-day weekend brunch set at RMB149, which includes selected burgers and main courses such as Wagyu Noodles, Canadian Pork Chop and Grilled Spring Chicken and includes a Juice, Wine or Beer and a Coffee.
A la carte options are also available, as well as free-flow at RMB159 for three hours, which includes draft Cita lager or House Wines by the glass.
Sat & Sun, 11am-9.30pm.
111, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. by Xikang Lu 南京西路1376号上海商城111单元，近西康路.
Cuivre
Every weekend from 11.30am Cuivre serves their full menu enhanced with a selection of brunch, featuring eggs here and there, their signature french toast and a couple of brunch cocktails classics, as well as buy-one-get-one on rosé and sparkling wine.
Everything is à la carte, so people eat what they wish, and as they want.
Tables are available on the terrace, but get snapped up fast, so booking is strongly advised.
Sat & Sun, 11.30am-2.30pm.
1502 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu 淮海中路1502号，近乌鲁木齐路.
The Smokehouse
Order any brunch dish at The Smokehouse valued at RMB78 or more and enjoy four hours of free flow for just RMB128.
Brunch dishes include Big Brisket Burrito, Biscuits & Gravy, Pulled Pork Tacos, Smoked Fried Chicken & Waffles and more!
Sat & Sun, 11am-3pm.
97 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Xinle Lu 襄阳北路97号襄阳大楼1楼, 近新乐路.
Vecinos
Vecinos philosophy is one of Spanish home cooking, and tapas fanatics will fall in love with this place with its dishes made of fresh, high-quality, in-season ingredients. Every weekend they offer a bruch set for two with five dishes to share, as well as sangria and beer. Check out the details on the poster above.
Sat & Sun, 11.30am-3pm.
642 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Maoming Nan Lu 复兴中路642号, 近茂名南路.
El Santo
El Santo kicks off brunch every weekend from 11am-3pm with classics and signature dishes including Smashed Avocado & Feta, Short Ribs & Eggs Benedict Burrito, Huevos Rancheros and more.
Regular Free Flow is RMB178 (House Lager, Wine and Prosecco), and Premium Free Flow RMB228 (Regular Free Flow options plus Margaritas, Aperol Spritz, Bloody Mary, Michelada, Draft Pale Ale, IPA and Corona).
There also a menu for the kids for RMB55 which includes meal and a soft drink or juice of their choosing.
Every Sat & Sun, 11am-3pm.
B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路.
Tacos El Paisa
Free flow Frozen Mezcal Margaritas and Corona from 1-3pm at Tacos El Paisa this Sundays for just RMB158. It's as simple as that!
Sat & Sun, 1-3pm.
2/F, Bldg 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu (enter on Yanping Lu or Jiaozhou Lu) 胶州路273弄60号5幢2楼，近新闸路.
D.O.C. Gastronomia Italiana
Every weekend sees a feast of options at D.O.C. including its famous Champions Breakfast, Bull's-Eye Eggs with Wagyu M3 Striploin and the classic Smashed Avocado, as well as the option of free flow drinks from just RMB158.
And that's not all...
As well as brunch specials, Sundays sees and unbeatable 2-for-1 pizza deal at D.O.C. Gastronomia Italiana all day, evening and night long.
Sat & Sun, bunch 11am-3pm, Sun 2-for-1 pizzas 11am-Late.
392 Dagu Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu 大沽路392号, 近成都北路.
Saturday Only
Viva!
Enjoy an Saturday Seafood Brunch at Viva! with a Portugal Atlantic Coast Style Seafood Platter good for sharing for RMB380 every Saturday from 12.30pm to 4pm.
You can also add free flow for just RMB198.
Sat, 12.30-4pm.
479-1 Wuding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 武定路479-1号，近陕西北路.
Sunday Only
Cages
Every Sunday from 11am to 2pm, Cages offers a global feast not to be missed. From an Asian Noodle bar to Cheese McMuffins to Breakfast Burritos, enjoy over 30 dishes from around the world.
The brunch deal is just RMB168 per adult, while kids below 1.4 meters enjoy 50% off and below 1.1 meters eat for free. Get your booze on with free flow for just RMB88 in Jing'an and RMB58-88 in Huangpu!
As well as numerous big screens ideal for sports fans, Cages is also the perfect place for families, with its myriad entertainment options designed for hours of fun for all ages.
And that's not all...
This weekend both Cages will open from 9am for UFC 281 on the big screens, with Cages Jing'an brunch running from 9am-2pm (that five-hour brunch deal is still just just RMB168!) and Cages Huangpu serving breakfast sandwiches from 9am-11am, followed by brunch 11am-2pm.
Sun, Jing'an: Brunch 11am-2pm; Huangpu: breakfast sandwiches 9-11am, brunch 11am-2pm.
3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路.
B1, 788 Zhongshan Nan Yi Lu, by Nanbei Gaojia 中山南一路788号B1楼，近南北高架路.