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Al fresco drinking walks in Shanghai

Two drinking walks along the Bund at your budget

Posted: Thursday June 25 2015, Updated: Monday July 13 2015

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Time Out present two waterfront al fresco drinking walks at your budget that let you sip drinks while admiring the city's amazing skylines. Go fancy or cheap, all at your choice


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1. Flair


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Head out of Exit 5 from Lujiazui metro station on Line 2 or, if you’re above public transport, get your driver to drop you at the ifc. On the 58th floor of the Ritz-Carlton Pudong, you’ll find amazing views over Shanghai at their spectacular Flair bar. Drinks start from 90RMB plus 15 percent service.


Flair is at 8 Century Avenue, near Lujiazui Ring Road. See full address details.



2. Shen


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Leaving Flair, walk towards the river and south along the waterfront. If you’re thirsty, you can merge with the cheapskates’ cruise and head to either Paulaner or grab a drink at City Super for the Ferry ride to Jinling Dong Lu Pier. Once the ferry docks on the Puxi side of the river, walk along The Bund and turn left onto Yanan Lu. Catch the lift at 7 Yanan Lu to the seventh floor and you’ll have arrived at one of the best new terrace bars by The Bund, Shen. Check out our review of Shen for what to order.


Shen is at Yanan Dong Lu near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. See full address details.



3. Bar Rouge


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From Shen, walk north along The Bund to Bund 18 on the corner of Nanjing Dong Lu. Take the lift all the way up and head up the stairs for the impressive view from Bar Rouge’s terrace. The drinks are pricey and the atmosphere exclusive, as it should be for this route. If you can't decide what to order, take advice from a top Bar Rouge bartender.


Bar Rouge is at 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Nanjing Dong Lu. See full address details.



4. The 8 ½ Terrace Bar


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Continue along The Bund until you hit Beijing Dong Lu. Stroll up to the Rockbund area on Yuanmingyuan Lu and when you get to 169, go up to Otto e Mezzo Bombana. There, you’ll find the 8 ½ Terrace Bar. Headed up by Italian bartender Domenico Carella, the drinks here come with fantastic views.


8 ½ Terrace Bar is at Seventh Floor, Associate Mission Building, 169 Yuanmingyuan Lu, near Huqiu Lu. See full address details.



5. VUE Bar at Hyatt on the Bund


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Head up Yuanmingyuan Lu, cut right and walk over the old Waibaidu Bridge. Take an immediate right once over Suzhou Creek, beside the Russian Consulate, and stroll to Hyatt on the Bund. An oldie but a goody, VUE Bar on the 60th floor provides exactly what you’d expect from the name: fantastic vistas across Shanghai. With day beds centered around a circular Jacuzzi, this terrace is a great place to drink in the city.


VUE Bar is at Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, near Wuchang Lu, Huangpu district. See full address details.



6. TOPS at Banyan Tree on the Bund


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The rooftop at Banyan Tree on the Bund is chilled out, comfortably spacious and has epic views.A short walk further into Hongkou from Hyatt on the Bund, you can catch the lift up to the 13th floor to enjoy 180-degree views of the Huangpu and a huge al fresco bar. TOPS is located just beside Gongping Lu Pier where a ferry for Pudong leaves every 20 minutes from 7am-7pm. To get back to your starting point, take the ferry and walk down the grass-flanked Binjiang Avenue once in Pudong and you’ll soon be back in the heart of Lujiazui.


TOPS at Banyan Tree on the Bund is on 13th Floor, Banyan Tree Shanghai on The Bund, 19 Gongping Lu, near Haiping Lu, Hongkou district. See full address details.


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Time Out present two waterfront al fresco drinking walks at your budget that let you sip drinks while admiring the city's amazing skylines. Go fancy or cheap, all at your choice


Cheapskates


1. Paulaner


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Having taken the metro to Lujiazui, head towards the Huangpu on Lujiazui Xi Lu. Out the back of Super Brand Mall, turn left onto Fucheng Lu and cut through Binjiang Park south along the river until you hit Paulaner. This isn’t the cheapest of options to start your cruise, but the view and atmosphere are worth it. If you really can’t spare 50RMB for a beer, never fear; there are also a few convenience stores along Fucheng Lu that sell crazy cheap cans of Tsingtao and Suntory (from 5-10RMB).


Paulaner Brauhaus is on Riverside Promenade, Binjiang Dadao, near Fucheng Lu. See full address details.



2. City Shop


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Walk back east to Fucheng Lu, where you’ll hit City Shop – the perfect stop for both edible and drinkable refreshment. Here you can nab Coronas for 12RMB, Tsingtao for 6RMB a bottle or 4.80RMB a can, or a bottle of white wine for 80RMB. Stock up here for the upcoming ferry ride; they’ll even open your bottles for you. On the way to the Dongchang Lu Ferry Station (2RMB each way with your transport card), there’s also a cart selling jianbing for 4RMB, and you can add an egg for 2RMB – cheap and cheerful.


City Shop is on first floor, Citigroup Tower, 33 Huayuanshiqiao Lu, near Fucheng Lu. See full address details.



3. Captain’s Bar


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Take the ferry to Jinling Dong Lu and walk up The Bund until you get to Fuzhou Lu. Head to number 37, Captain’s Hostel. With a great view across to Lujiazui, this is a classic hot spot for those on a budget on The Bund. Pick up a dry Martini for 50RMB at happy hour, 5-8pm on Monday-Thursday, and sit back and revel in affordability.


Captain’s Bar is on 37 Fuzhou Lu, near Sichuan Zhong Lu. See full address details.





4. Waitan Yard


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Heading out onto Fuzhou Lu, take a left toward Sichuan Zhong Lu. Just around the corner you’ll hit the entrance to the newly-opened Waitan Yard. Take the stairs up to the third floor and chill out on the rooftop with urban views over Huangpu district. This place is even better if you can go during happy hour (5-7pm, Tuesday-Friday) when beers, house wines and select cocktails are buy-one-get-one-free. Beers start around 48RMB and cocktails are around 78RMB.


Waitan Yard is at 166 Sichuan Zhong Lu, near Fuzhou Lu. See full address details.



5. North Bund Park


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Leaving the comfort of Waitan Yard, head back towards The Bund and continue north. There’s a bit of a walk if you’ve made it this far, so grab some roadies and pick up the pace. After crossing Waibaidu Bridge, turn right onto Huangpu Lu, past the comforts of Hyatt on the Bund. There’s an AllDays on the corner of Qingpu Lu if you’re feeling thirsty, and while you’re here you may as well grab a couple of drinks for when you hit the upcoming park. There’s a bit of construction going on in this area, but persevere until you hit the North Bund Green Land. Take one of the river-facing public benches and enjoy the natural surrounds with one of the best views over to Pudong.




6. Riverside bench


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Once you’ve had your fill of fun around the north Bund, exit via the Shanghai International Cruise Terminal with its distinctive dangling pods. Make sure you stop by Quik (and the public toilet) in the basement and pick up some more refreshment for the ferry and your next stop. Exit via Dongdaming Lu and walk until you get to Gongping Lu, turn left and you’ll reach the ferry stop which will take you back to Taitongzhan Pier in Pudong. The ferry leaves around every 20 minutes from 7am-7pm and arrives at Binjiang Avenue. Once you alight, walk back towards Lujiazui and enjoy the green riverside parkland with plenty of grass to sprawl on and the prime seats opposite The Bund.


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