21 Shanghai Brunches to Hit Up This Weekend

By That's Shanghai, April 14, 2023

El Santo

El Santo brunch is back!

Enjoy classics and signature dishes including smashed avocado & feta, short ribs & egg benedict burrito, huevos rancheros and more!

Free flow runs four hours from 11am-3pm, with regular RMB178 (Blue Demon lager, house wine, prosecco) or go premium for RMB228 (regular free flow options plus frozen margaritas, Corona, El Santo margarita on the rocks, Aperol spritz, bloody mary, draft pale ale, IPA and, Michelada).

There also a kids menu for with soft drink or juice for just RMB55.

Sat & Sun, 11am-3pm.

El Santo. B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路.

Speto's

Packed with vegan and vegetarian options, Speto's also offer free flow for RMB188, with everything from mimosas to high balls to gin & grapefruit juice included.

And that's not all...

Head on over to Speto's for brunch this Saturday... and come home with a new furry friend?

Sat & Sun, 11.30-3pm; Furry Friends Adoptions Day Sat 1-5pm.

Speto's, 1035 Kangding Lu, by Taizhou Lu 康定路1035号1层，靠近泰州路.

Tomatito

turn brunch into a fiesta! Head to Tomatito for Rioja Fantastico, a wine and food festival featuring 16+ Rioja wineries and a seriously, seriously sexy chef lineup. DJs, dancing... this one will have it all.

Sat Apr 15, from 12-8pm; Free.

Tomatito, Infinitus Mall, 3/F, Room W08-10, 168 Hubin Lu, by Jinan Lu 湖滨路168号3楼W08-10，近济南路.

Cotton's

Enjoy brunch in the beautiful Cotton's villa or heated garden, and enjoy three hours Beer free flow for RMB188, or go classy with Wine, Aperol or Sparkling for RMB268.

And that's not all...

Enjoy an afternoon of music in the afternoon sun this Sunday – Yanran is a R&B/neo-soul singer, songwriter and guitarist. Her soulful voice blends both sweetness and deep genuineness.

Sat & Sun, 11am-4pm; Music Sun, 1-4pm.

Cotton's Xinhua Lu, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路.

The Bull & Claw

The Bull & Claw brunch is the stuff of Shanghai legends. It’s RMB98 for one course, RMB168 for two, and add the city's most famous free flow deal for RMB198.

Food options range from Smashed Avo Toast to Lobster Benedict to Chicken and Waffles to their proper Sunday Roast, which they also do on Sunday evenings....

Brunch Sat & Sun, 11am-3pm, roast during brunch & Sun from 5pm.

The Bull & Claw, 110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong 汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路.

Cuivre

Every weekend from 11.30am Cuivre serves their full menu enhanced with a selection of brunch, featuring eggs here and there, their signature french toast and a couple of brunch cocktail classics, as well as buy-one-get-one on rosé and sparkling wine.

Everything is à la carte, so people eat what they wish, and as they want.

Tables are available on the terrace, but get snapped up fast, so booking is strongly advised.

Sat & Sun, 11.30am-2.30pm.

Cuivre, 1502 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu 淮海中路1502号，近乌鲁木齐路.

Anokhi

Anokhi's Nukkad Brunch menu is ever-evolving, and always features owner Chef Jibin's newest favorites. Think Idli Sambar, Podi, Bombay ‘Kanda’ Poha, Birbal ki Khichdi, Iranian Akuri on Toast, Aloo Tikki Chaat, Bombay Cheese Toastie and more.

As if that wasn't enough to tempt you down to The Weave, their two-hour RMB128 free flows now includes house cocktails – Gin Tonics, Aperol Spritz and Caipirinhas.

Sat & Sun, 11.30am-3pm.

Anokhi, 3/F, 277 Wuxing Lu, by Jianguo Lu, 徐家汇吴兴路277号 3楼, 近建国路.

Abbey Road

Brunch with the Beatles at Abbey Road!

Every Saturday and Sunday, order any item from the lip-smackingly tasty Abbey Road brunch menu above and add FOUR HOURS free flow for JUST RMB198.

We're talking Prosecco, House Wine, Mimosa, Bloody Mary, Carlsberg and Asahi Draft, Gin Tonic, Vodka Tonic, Rum Coke, Aperol Spritz and soft drinks, all accompanied by the soundtrack of Liverpool's four lovable moptops.

Sat & Sun, 11am-3pm.

Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路.

Xouk by Azul Pudong

Newly opened over the river, Xouk by Azul in Pudong offers up an array of brunch classics taking inspiration from across the globe.

Sat & Sun, 10am-3pm.

Xouk by Azul Pudong, 82 Weifang Xi Lu 82号潍坊西路.

Viva!

Enjoy an award winning Saturday Seafood Brunch at Viva! Portuguese Grill & Seafood with an Iberian Atlantic Coast Style Seafood Platter good for sharing for RMB380 every Saturday from 12.30pm to 4pm. You can also add free flow for just RMB198.

Then on Sunday enjoy an open grilled piri-piri chicken for RMB108, Iberian pork chops for RMB148, chorizo sausage for RMB28 or the whole lot for RMB248. And, once again, throw in free flow for RMB198.

Sat, 12.30-4pm, Sun 12-4pm.

Viva!, 479-1 Wuding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 武定路479-1号，近陕西北路.

Bonica

Head on over to Bonica, where every weekend they prepare sumptuous packages.

First up, their Flame Grilled package, with grill-fired shared brunch specials from RMB208, using high-quality ingredients and cooking techniques, allowing you to taste the unique aroma of the burning flame.

In addition to food, they also offer Champagne and Sparkling Wine Unlimited Drink packages from RMB198. Enjoy their wines and champagnes to your heart's content.

Sat & Sun, 12-3pm.

Bonica, 110, Bldg 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu 胶州路273弄60号5幢2楼，近新闸路.

U77 Brunch & Bistro

U77 Brunch & Bistro – famed for its pizza oven, juicy steaks and burgers – offers a brunch with a Ham and Bread Platter or Bruschetta and Spaghetti Bolognese, washed down with two-hours free flow Gin & Tonic, Whiskey Soda, Aperol Spritz, House Wine, Asahi Draft Beer, Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks all for just RMB188.

Fri, Sat & Sun, 11am-3pm.

U77 Brunch & Bistro, 77 Changshu Lu, by Julu Lu 常熟路77号, 近巨鹿路.

Cages

Every Sunday from 11am to 2pm, Cages offers a global feast not to be missed. From an Asian Noodle bar to Cheese McMuffins to Breakfast Burritos, enjoy over 30 dishes from around the world.

The brunch deal is just RMB188 per adult, while kids below 1.4 meters enjoy 50% off and below 1.1 meters eat for free. And get your booze on with free flow for just RMB88!

As well as numerous big screens ideal for sports fans, Cages is also the perfect place for families, with its myriad of entertainment options designed for hours of fun for all ages, including a bouncy castle!

Sun Only, 11am-2pm.

Cages Jing'an, 3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路.

Tacolicious

Brunch Tacos, Quesadillas and Burritos go from RMB40, while free flow Beer, Mexican Mules and Frozen Margaritas will set you back just RMB150 from 11-3pm every weekend at Tacolicious.

Sat & Sun, 11-3pm.

Tacolicious, Room 104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Xikang Lu 余姚路34号1幢104-105室, 近西康路.

Yugo Grill

Yugo Grill is where all our Balkan comfort food dreams come true, and they certainly don't let us down on the weekend. Each Saturday and Sunday, Chef Rax serves a different home cooked dish for lunch. Check out this week's special on the poster above.

Service starts at 11.30am and goes until they run out, so we'd strongly suggest booking ahead via WeChat or phone on 130 2322 7256.

And that's not all...

This Sunday, the Orthodox world celebrates Easter! The different date for Orthodox Easter comes from following the Julian calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar used by most Western countries and Christian denominations.

Expect a nice and chilled afternoon with lots of food and drink. A special Easter set menu will be available and free flow options on house drinks.

Since they could not celebrate it last year, Yugo are very happy to continue the tradition and organize a family and friends Easter celebration... and everyone is invited!

Sat & Sun, 11.30am until sold out; Orthodox Easter Sun from 12 midday.

Yugo Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, near Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.

Cantina Agave

Does anything say starting weekend right better than hitting up Fumin Lu-Changle Lu institution Cantina Agave?

Saturday and Sunday sees their signature brunch offerings complimented by FOUR hours of free flow for just RMB150.

We're talking Corona, Margaritas, Sangria and Prosecco. This could get wonderfully messy.

Sat & Sun, 11am-3pm.

Cantina Agave, 291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu 富民路291号, 近长乐路.

Bhacus

Bhacus, Eduardo Vargas and the Azul Group's latest wine and wood grill venue, has just started up a brunch (did we mention they have a huge wrap-around terrace?) with a whole load of brunch specials, favorites from the dinner menu and a two-hour free flow deal at just RMB250 – check out all the details above.

Sat & Sun, 11am-3.30pm.

Bhacus Wine & Wood Grill, The Weave, 2/F, 277 Wuxing Road 吴兴路277号， 2楼.

Colca Heng Shan

Over at Azul Group's Colca, it is RMB180 for two courses (starter and main), with a two-hour free flow deal at just RMB150 – see the full menu above.

Sat & Sun, 11am-3.30pm.

Colca Heng Shan, Room 2201, 2/F, 199 Hengshan Lu, by Yongjia Lu 地址衡山路199号2楼2201, 近永嘉.

Tacos El Paisa

Free flow Frozen Mezcal Margaritas and Corona from 1-3pm at Tacos El Paisa every Saturday and Sunday for just RMB158. It's as simple as that!

Sat & Sun, 1-3pm.

Tacos El Paisa, 2/F, Bldg 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu (enter on Yanping Lu or Jiaozhou Lu) 胶州路273弄60号5幢2楼，近新闸路.

D.O.C. Gastronomia Italiana

Every weekend sees a feast of options at D.O.C. including its famous Champions Breakfast, Bull's-Eye Eggs with Wagyu M3 Striploin and the classic Smashed Avocado, as well as the option of free flow drinks from just RMB158.

And that's not all...