shanghai night life

Somewhere on Fuxing Middle Road tonight, a visitor is standing in a tiny sandwich shop, wondering if they've been pranked. They haven't. Behind the drinks fridge is a door, behind the door is a staircase, and up the staircase is one of the best cocktail bars in Asia. Shanghai didn't invent the speakeasy (*), but the Former French Concession perfected its modern form — and hunting hidden bars through...

When the sun sets over the Huangpu River and Shanghai's skyscrapers begin to glitter, the city transforms. The streets buzz with a different kind of energy – one of clinking glasses, thumping basslines, hidden speakeasies, and rooftop views that will take your breath away. Shanghai’s nightlife is legendary. It’s diverse, world-class, and constantly evolving. Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur,...