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The Glamour Bar

The guide was updated: 2025-11-20

The Glamour Bar positions itself as a 'bar for grown-ups,' a claim supported by its art deco interior of hand-painted screens and a sleek chrome bar. The main attraction, however, remains the stunning vista of the Bund and Huangpu River. Its cultural calendar is just as compelling, featuring live jazz, literary readings, and serving as the home for the prestigious Shanghai International Literary Festival each March.

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Address: 20 Guangdong Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Opening hours: Daily 5:30pm–2am
Phone: +86 21 6350 9988

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Cottons

Cottons

The eponymous drinking hole of Cotton Ding has recently moved to a new home in a French Concession villa. The most intriguing element is its circular bed with white voile curtains. But anyone not needing a snooze can enjoy the torch-lit courtyard and the enticing sofas indoors.

The Glamour Bar

The Glamour Bar

The Glamour Bar positions itself as a 'bar for grown-ups,' a claim supported by its art deco interior of hand-painted screens and a sleek chrome bar. The main attraction, however, remains the stunning vista of the Bund and Huangpu River. Its cultural calendar is just as compelling, featuring live jazz, literary readings, and serving as the home for the prestigious Shanghai International Literary Festival each March.

House of Blues & Jazz

House of Blues & Jazz

House of Blues and Jazz is a relaxed venue which often hosts international live acts. There is no cover charge, and the drink menu is extensive, although mixed drinks are best skipped in favour of beer or wine. Opens in the afternoon; some dining options are available.

Barbarossa Lounge

Barbarossa Lounge

Barbarossa holds three floors of Arabic opulence beside the lake in People’s Park. With its delicious cocktails and serene atmosphere, it attracts a glamorous crowd and is one of the city's finest for a relaxed drink out.

Boxing Cat Brewery

Boxing Cat Brewery

Boxing Cat Brewery is an award-winning small brewery with several locations across Shanghai. Here you can enjoy every type of beer from malt to ale and many European favourites. They serve good pub grub, and the indoor screens are large enough to enjoy a sporting game fully.

Paramount

Paramount

This Art Deco dance hall was the place to be seen in 1930s Shanghai (Charlie Chaplin once danced here), and it has now reopened for the twenty-first-century crowd. The clientele is mostly older, and the dancing done is old-style. This place is a real throwback to the glamour of old Shanghai, so strap on your dancing shoes and take to the floor for a whirl.

Dr Wine

Dr Wine

Dr Wine offers a potent prescription for the evening, with a wine list that favours French vintages but spans the globe. The dimly lit, two-storey space bears no resemblance to a clinic, but its remedies, available by the glass or bottle, are highly effective. To complement the pours, a menu of well-composed platters and delectable bar bites draws a consistent crowd.

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