Top Rated Nightlife in Shanghai

Mr & Mrs Bund is a contemporary French bistro with a chic ambiance. Well-known chef Paul Pairet prepares succulent meals that are sure to impress even the most hard-hearted food critic. Dishes are artfully plated and feature a celebration of French flavors. The restaurant offers carefully chosen, flavorsome wines that perfectly complement the elegant 20-course set menu. The stylish interiors and plush furniture add to its elegant vibe. The staff is friendly and their service is impeccable, making you plan a revisit soon enough.

Le Royal Club Lounge is situated on the 44th floor of Le Royal Méridien Hotel and offers an awe-inspiring panorama of the Shanghai skyline. Guests staying in Le Royal Club rooms, spanning from the 44th to 62nd floor of the hotel, get special privileges here such as private check-in and concierge service. Marble and light brown wood are used creatively in decorating the intimate spaces within the lounge. The transparent glass ceiling and large windows afford unparalleled views of the sky, especially at night when starlight and city lights seem to merge into one. The low coffee tables and couches are arranged to stimulate conversations among large groups of friends, families and colleagues. Savor Asian and global hors d'oeuvres, entrées, scones, pastries, luxury teas and cocktails at thier buffets. A private conference room, a computer station, colored printers and free WiFi facility make this lounge ideal for business dinners. It is also a good place for book readings, informal discussions and romantic meals.

Self- proclaimed as the ultimate hot spot, M1NT includes every bit of luxury that can be expected. With excellent dining options and the M1NT club, the venue is bursting with socialites and entrepreneurs alike each day. Head to the restaurant where the Asian style decor will put you at ease or dance the night away to popular beat by famed DJs at the club. Either way, you are sure to have a good time. M1NT is also open to non-members.

The reason why this bar is more popular than the other bars is because it is perched on the 87th floor of the Hyatt allowing a 360 degree view of the city. Enjoy a drink over some breathtaking views of the city. The bar is one of the highest bars in the world. The setting is suitable to take along a colleague or your special someone.

Tam O'Shanter is the closest place to home for many British customers. Serving a small range of home favorites such as Bangers and Mash and Guinness Beef Pie, Tam's definitely has some great comfort food. The bar serves various liquors and cocktails at reasonable prices. Whiskey lines the shelves of the bar and you can usually find whiskey in some of the cocktails. Inside, the pub is light and welcoming and always warm during the winter. Always filled with locals, the pub also has sports screens and a popular pub quiz on Wednesday evenings at 8p. -Claudine Harris

Located inside the historic signal tower, Atanu Signal Tower is a great spot to enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine whilst admiring Shanghai's impressive Pudong skyline. With a bar on the first floor and an outside seating area for the summer, this lounge bar has a 360-degree views of the Bund and Huangpu River. The bar itself has a relaxed lounge feel to it, with art deco features and soft music, making for a wonderful ambiance. Drinks are a little pricey, but with this bar you are paying for the splendid views. -Claudine Harris