Shanghai Nightlife

Awash with watering holes, Shanghai has an inventive and wide-ranging concoction of different bar types, from gritty student dives, solid Irish pubs and sports bars to jazzy cocktail bars, seductive wine lounges and elegant, fashion-conscious establishments operating from grandiose concession-era buildings. Drinks are pricier here than in the rest of China, so happy hour visits (typically 1700-2000) are worth considering.

Details of the best nightlife and cultural venues in Shanghai are carried in listings magazines such as City Weekend (www.cityweekend.com.cn/shanghai).

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