Overview
Key takeaway
The Bund's rooftop bars offer the best skyline views in Asia. Drinks ¥80–150 ($12–22). Dress smart-casual; some venues have cover charges.
How to plan
Compare rooftop venues around the Bund using their current official pages. Confirm opening status, entry rules and any minimum spend directly before choosing a venue.
Time & cost
Plan Evening. Budget: From $15 per drink. Hours: Daily 18:00–02:00.
Booking
Save this idea and prepare your preferences. Verify dates, prices and confirmation through the venue’s official channel or external listing. Saving to ChinaPie does not send a booking.
What to expect
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ID check at entry (passport)
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Dress code: no shorts/flip-flops at upscale venues
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Cocktails ¥80–150, beer ¥50–80
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Table minimums ¥1,000–3,000 on weekends
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Alipay/WeChat or foreign card at upscale bars
Practical
Tips
On site
Weekday nights are cheaper and less crowded
Timing
Take Didi home — metro stops around 22:30
Also
Book tables for groups of 4+
Pay
Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.
Show this
Confirm the studio name and address with the partner first, then show that Chinese shop name to drivers — don’t treat the category title as a pin.
Show to staff
你好，我在名单/预约上，名字在这里。
Hi — I'm on the guest list / booking under this name.
Location & how to go
Shanghai · city reference only; choose a venue and check its exact address first
