Shanghai Bars

Shanghai Bars

Hengshan Road Public transport: 　The Hengshan Rd. nightlife district can be reached by taking Shanghai Metro Line 1 to Hengshan Rd. station Website:　www.hengshanroad.sh.cn   Hengshan Rd. is a street in the former French Concession of Shanghai. It is one of Shanghai's more vibrant nightlife districts and popular particularly among expats. The street is named after Mount Heng, a sacred mountain in Hunan province. It was established in 1922 as a leisure street. At that time part of the French Concession, many European-style buildings have been built here in the 1920s and 1930s.     Maoming Road Public transport: 　The Maoming Rd. nightlife district can be reached by taking Shanghai Metro Line 1 to South Shanxi Rd. station   The bars on Maoming Rd. used to form the heart and soul of Shanghai's nightlife. However, local authorities issued an order for the music to be turned down in 2004, because of complaints by residents. Since this time, most of the people who used to frequent these bars have moved on to other places, and the street has lost a lot of its life. The Blue Frog is still a good place to stop and have a drink or a meal if you're in the area, and Windows is great for its 10 yuan drinks. Face Bar, inside the Ruijin Guesthouse grounds, is a great spot to take guests to enjoy a drink outside or inside, while Plan B on nearby Yongjia Rd. is a good place for a beer and a game of pool.     Xintiandi Add:　South Huangpi Lu Xintiandi, near Madang Lu Public transport: 　The closest metro station to Xintiandi is Huangpi Rd.(S), on Metro Line No.1, walking down Huangpi Rd.(S) or Madang Rd. for about 5 minutes. Website:　www.xintiandi.com   Xintiandi is a car-free shopping, eating and entertainment area of Shanghai. It is composed of an area of restored traditional shikumen ("stone gate") houses on narrow alleys, a modern shopping mall with a cinema complex, and some adjoining houses which now serve as book stores, cafes and restaurants. Most of the cafes and restaurants feature both indoor and outdoor seatings. Xintiandi has an active nightlife on weekdays as well as weekends, though romantic settings are more common than loud music and dance places. Xintiandi means "New Heaven and Earth", and is considered one of the first lifestyle centers in China. Xintiandi is near the site of the First Congress of the Communist Party of China. The area was developed by the Shui On Group during the re-development of the surrounding area, when similar shikumen houses were demolished wholesale. The houses in Xintiandi were then restored, and now house an art gallery, cafes, and restaurants. The marketing of xintiandi is mainly targeted towards overseas visitors, especially visitors from Hong Kong, who seek to experience the romanticised atmosphere of old Shanghai. As a result, prices in this area are high, even by international standards. Eating or shopping in this area is seen as a status symbol by affluent local residents. Many tour groups both domestic and from abroad also visit Xintiandi as one of the main attractions in Shanghai.     Three on the Bund Add: 　Three on the Bund, 3 Zhong Shan Road (E1), Shanghai Public transport: 　East Nanjing Road Station by Metro Line No. 2. Website:　 www.threeonthebund.com   Laris -- Martini Night Tel: 　+86 21 6321 9922 Open: 　Thursdays weekly from 9:30pm   Sip slick martinis as you chill out to the tunes of DJ Casio’s tunes. See and be seen at Shanghai’s Thursday night hot spot and longest running martini night.   New Heights – Caribbean Night Tel: 　+86 21 6321 0909 Open: 　Wednesday from 10:00pm (Live DJ from 10:30)   Join this summer’s hottest crowd at New Heights’ Caribbean Night, celebrating the glittering summer spirit with tropical drinks, funky Latin beats and live DJ performance. A fabulous night of frolics, fun and delicious drinks. All Rum, Tequila and Cachaca based drinks buy one get one free, from 10pm till late.       Lost Heaven (The Bund branch) Add:　No. 17, Yan’an Road (E.), Shanghai Tel:　021-63300967 Public transport: 　near Metro Line 8 Dashijie Station or Metro Line 1 People’s Square Station Website:　 www.lostheaven.com.cn   Escape the crowds and head for the 3rd floor terrace bar of Lost Heaven on the Bund. Hardwood decks, trickling water features, delicate backlighting and green tropical plants are perfectly blended with designs and details from the upper Mekong. A space of good music, 28 signature cocktails and dramatic night views of Shanghai awaits you.