October Holidays: Big List of Food & Drink Events
Happy Holidays!
Address: Sinan Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu 思南路, 近复兴中路
When: Oct 1-3, 11am-9pm
The inaugural World Gourmet Market will kick off this Golden Week. The three-day food festival will be held at Sinan Mansions and will have more than 40 food and drink vendors. The event is family-friendly and vegan-friendly. Vendors include Vedett, Z-Rou, Peddlers, Gre3n, Oatly and more. Free entry.
Address: 2/F, 177 Fumin Lu, near Julu Lu 富民路177号2搂, 近巨鹿路
Tel: 54565266
When: Oct 1-3, 8pm-late
Bartender Ana Souza rocks up to J. Boroski for a 3-night guest shift. It’ll be tropical/Brazilian themed! Not sure if palm fronds will replace the insects, but the cocktails will definitely be tropical.
Address: 2/F, 1101 Wuding Lu, near Yanping Lu 武定路1101号2楼, 近延平路
Tel: 62119637
When: Oct 1-2, 9pm-late
La Social Shanghai is teaming up with the guys from Shanghai’s own 白8 Baijiu this holiday season. Classic cocktails with a twist for ¥68 each.
Address: 455 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu 陕西北路455号, 近北京西路
Tel: 15618808692
When: Oct 2, 6-7pm
Every first Friday of the month, The Rooster pours out one hour of free prosecco and a selected drink on the house. This time the spotlight drink is Wind Down Club hard seltzer. Both Seabreeze and Lime Hard Seltzer will be part of the First Friday deal.
Address: 337 Yongjia Lu, near Xiangyang Nan Lu 永嘉路337号, 近襄阳南路
When: Oct 2, 2-10pm
Newly opened mezcaleria bar Espiritu is celebrating its opening on October 2. Margaritas, nachos and tequila will be served, and flights of mezcal.
Address: 259 Jiashan Lu, near Jianguo Xi Lu 嘉善路259弄, 近建国西路
When: Oct 3, 11am-5pm
Shanghai's longest running food and crafts market is back. Check out some local craftwork and homegrown food and drink brands.
Address: 5/F, 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Julu Lu 襄阳北路1号5楼, 近巨鹿路
Tel: 54042899
When: Oct 3, 2-5pm
Liason Entertainment is organizing an all-you-can-eat BBQ and free-flow for ¥288 on Kartel’s rooftop. BBQ courtesy of STYX, includes skewers of chicken satay and beef, grilled sausage, pork belly, and more. Plenty of vegetarian options—tofu, mushroom, grilled corn, taboule, hummus, and fries. Free-flow includes sparkling, house red/white wine, sangria, aperol spritz, draft beer, soft drinks and juices.
Address: B1/F, 158 Julu Lu, near Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1楼, 近瑞金一路
Tel: 15821477495
When: Oct 4, 12pm-late
All-you-can-eat mussels for ¥140 per person at Le Cafe des Stagiaires, of which ¥30 will go to charity, the French Muscular Dystrophy Association. Scan the QR code to join.
Address: 98 Yanping Lu, near Xinzha Lu 延平路98号, 近新闸路
Tel: 15821120823
When: Oct 4-5, 12pm-late
Address: 445 Jiangning Lu, near Wuding Lu 江宁路445号, 近武定路
Tel: 15618808692
When: Oct 5-8, 11am-3pm
Valantina Tsoi is bringing The Curry Gaeng to Perch for a four-day takeover. Tasty Thai curries and Thai-inspired cocktails with Side Hustle Brewing Company beers. Terrace is dog-friendly!
Address: Rm 1B, Bldg 12, 207 Mengzi Lu, near Liyuan Lu 蒙自路207号12号楼1B室, 近丽园路
Tel: 63139319
When: Oct 6, 5pm-late
Area 501 will be hosting a Caribbean Carnival full of music, food and Caribbean vibes. There will be a wine station, rum station and beer station, and DJs playing soca, reggae, dancehall and Afrobeats. Cocktails starting at ¥50, Asahi at ¥35. Oh, the kicker—free keg of beer at 7pm until its tapped.
Address: 98-1 Yanping Lu, near Xinzha Lu 延平路98弄1号, 近新闸路
When: Oct 1-8, 5pm-late
Newly opened tap room Brewlosophy is having a holiday special—¥99 for three beers and you get a free glass.
BRUNCHES
Address: 1/F, 600 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, near Longtan Lu 中山东二路600号1楼, 近龙潭路
Tel: 63129089
When: Oct 1-8
Heritage by Madison is serving a “truffle brunch” menu of specials from October 1-8 in addition to the regular brunch menu. Truffles in all the things! Plus, Truffle Bloody Mary included in free-flow at ¥188.
Address: Infinitus Mall, 3/F, W08-10, 168 Hubin Lu, near Jinan Lu 湖滨路168号无限极荟购物中心3楼W08-10, 近济南路
Tel: 62598671
When: Oct 3, 11:30am-3pm
Area 501 is taking over the brunch session at Tomatito for a day with a menu of Caribbean cuisine. Brunch sets starting from ¥168 (four dishes and one dessert), two hours of free-flow cava for ¥148. Menu above.
Address: 2/F, KWah Centre, 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Donghu Lu 淮海中路1028号嘉华坊2楼, 近东湖路
Tel: 64459589
When: Oct 4, 12pm-5pm
Liquid Laundry has a new Sunday brunch spotlighting a seafood menu, oyster bar and a DIY Bloody Mary bar. Oysters are ¥25/piece. Seafood includes massive platters for ¥298 or ¥688, mussels, razor clams, and more. Bloody Marys are ¥98 for house vodka or ¥118 for the premium stuff. The regular brunch menu is also available.
Address: Rm 1B, Bldg 12, 207 Mengzi Lu, near Liyuan Lu 蒙自路207号12号楼1B室, 近丽园路
Tel: 63139319
When: Oct 6-8
Three days of brunch at Area 501 with Zumba, Salsa and Afrobeats classes for ¥30 each from 12-1pm. Brunch runs from 11:30am-3pm, sets from ¥168.
The following venues will be serving brunch from October 1-8 and beyond.
Perch - Brunch dishes a la carte, free-flow is ¥168, 11:30am-3pm.
The Rooster - ¥180 for free-flow and one brunch dish, 11:30am-3pm.
Funkadeli (Fumin Lu) - ¥88 for one main and one side dish, free-flow starts from ¥128, 12pm-3pm.
COLCA - From October 1-11 at both Hengshan Lu and North Bund locations, 12:30-3:30pm.
The Cannery - Brunch menu with the addition of Champagne Campaign (buy-one-get-one free) and a dozen oysters for ¥188, from October 1-8.
Tomatito - From October 1-11 with special editions on Oct 3 (see above) and Oct 11, an INWARD fundraiser brunch by chef Lorraine Lee and bartender Geo Valdivieso (The Broken Dagger). It’s ¥168 for four dishes and one dessert, ¥148 two hours free-for house red/white or cava. 11am-3pm.
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