3 editor picks in Shanghai.
3 rooftop bars in Shanghai our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Shanghai nightlife.
Flair Rooftop Restaurant & Bar sits on the 58th floor of the Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, facing the historic Bund across the Huangpu River.
OrderA cocktail on the split-level terrace facing the Bund at sunset.
TipBook a terrace table 30 minutes before sunset; the door policy is smart casual and cocktails run ¥150-200.
Roosevelt Sky Bar & Restaurant tops a 1920s trading house on the Bund in Shanghai, with terraces on both flanks above a European steakhouse.
OrderA drink on the covered glasshouse terrace overlooking the Bund and Lujiazui.
TipGo for the happy hour rather than dinner; the terrace view is the draw more than the food.
AURA Lounge occupies the 52nd floor of the Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, an Art Deco room with live jazz and skyline views over the Huangpu River.
OrderThe seafood tower with a bottle of bubbles while the vocalist and pianist play.
TipCome for the evening jazz set; by day the same room serves business lunches and afternoon tea instead.
Private tour · 2 hours
Explore the bustling City God Market for one-of-a-kind souvenirs, and experience a breathtaking acrobat show. Pickup and drop-off from central hotels.
Private tour · 4 hours
Experience Shanghai’s vibrant nightlife. Stroll through the illuminated streets of Old Town, enjoy an authentic local dinner, and take in the breathtaking skyline view...
Private tour · 3 hours
Discover Shanghai’s most unique nightlife! You’ll explore two extraordinary cocktail bars.From herbal infusions to mystical cocktails, revealing the spiritual and arti...