Cocktail bars in Shanghai
From speakeasies to hotel bars, Shanghai pours 12 cocktail bars worth knowing about. The honest list: real venues, real reviews, no paid placements. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Shanghai.
Cocktail bars in Shanghai
Cocktail bars and speakeasies around Shanghai, best-reviewed first. The good ones reward sitting at the bar. Bartenders remember regulars — introduce yourself and tip well.
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Drinking cocktails in Shanghai
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Shanghai is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Shanghai vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Shanghai
Shanghai, Shanghai, China (coordinates 31.26, 121.47, Dayfari covers about 25 km around the centre).
Sources for Shanghai: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
Common questions
Where do these Shanghai cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Shanghai with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Shanghai?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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