You’ve just finished your Shanghai Night Eats tour, full of good food and vibes. You and your newfound friends/tour buddies are looking for your next stop. But where to go? Whether you’re local or traveling, here are five of our favorite bars near our tour’s ending point at Jiangsu Road Station.
Mokkos
Mokkos is incredibly discreet. The simplest way to find the bar is by heading east on Wuding Road and turning right by a road sign for “武定西路1251弄通道 WuDingXi Rd”. After about 100 meters, look to your left for a low light over a nondescript door (pictured above). The spot is cozy with tatami mats and an expansive collection of 烧酒 or Soju. Try the 蓝莓烧酒 blueberry soju, the 哈密瓜烧酒 melon soju (if in stock), and a side of 蛋黄酱鱿鱼丝 squid strips.
1245 Wuding Road (near Wanhangdu Road), Room 103 武定西路1245号103室(近万航渡路)
The Cannery
A popular brunch spot that welcomes furbabies and their owners, The Cannery doubles as a relaxed and classy cocktail bar. We usually suggest it for pre-dinner cocktails, but it also makes the list for a swanky nightcap. Keep in mind that they close a bit earlier Monday through Wednesday (10pm), but as a bonus, their neighbor Commune Reserve, which sports an expansive collection of beers on tap, stays open later.
1107 Yuyuan Road, building 1, Floor 1, Room 106愚园路1107号1号楼1楼106室
Specters 老卵俱乐部
If you want to drink and play, check out Specters. This dive bar is an ode to punk rock and goth culture. Don’t be put off by the regulars’ cool demeanor or intimidating attire – they’re friendly folk and a great hang. You can headbang to your favorite angsty classics, then slouch over billiards, foosball, or a couple of old arcade games.
753 Yuyuan Road, Building D 愚园路753号夹春园区内D栋一楼
Brut Eatery 悦璞食堂
Brut is one of the most popular brunch spots in the area with a gorgeous porch on one of the most picturesque corners of the neighborhood. They offer wine (red, white, or mulled in the winter) and have hosted many late-night gossip sessions. They’re also well-equipped with heaters to keep more than your conversation warm.
698 Yuyuan Road愚园路698号-3
233商店
The last choice on our list is another dive bar full of surprises. They sport an expansive selection of beers from around the world, both bottled and on tap. The bar hosts a maze of rooms you can tuck away into and a sort of inside/outside space with billiards. If you’re a beer fan and want to feel like you’re drinking at home, this is the spot for you.
233 Xuanhua Road, near Dingxi Road.宣化路233号近定西路.
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