25 Awesome Things to Do This Week in Shanghai

By That's Shanghai, August 4, 2022

The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai x The Union Trading Company – Bar Collab

Find your way to the Hidden Bar nestled in The Ritz Bar & Lounge at The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai as they have teamed up with The Union Trading Company, listed 2021 World’s 50 Best Bars. This joint-effort project offers eight newly invented cocktails.

The crew from The Union Trading Company will temporarily move into the Ritz-Carlton Hidden Bar, bringing in their own bartending accessories, glassware, finest ingredients and décor. Tipplers will feel like they are sitting in a more refined version of the original The Union Trading Company.
Daily, 6pm-midnight; from RMB108. The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 地址南京西路1376号, 近西康路

Something Summer Aperitivo

We love classy things at affordable prices. It's two hours of free flow cocktails and canapes at Something's Summer Aperitvo every Friday from 6pm for just RMB198. That's what we're talking about!
Every Fri, 6-8pm; RMB198. Something, 2/F, 98 Wukang Lu, by Wuyuan Lu 地址武康路98号2楼，近五原路, 6404 2228 / 187 0191 3685.

La Barra Original

Dance and classic house beats by Kevin and Chewie from 10pm every Friday at La Barra, with buy-one-get-one on Billecart-Salmon Champagne before 11pm.
Every Fri & Sat, 10pm-Late; Free. La Barra, 110, 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.

MYbarre

Every Saturday and Sunday MYbarre are live online via Tencent with a 50 minute workout with you and your mat – Squat, Lunge and Plié your way into the weekend! Scan the QR on the poster above to join the class WeChat groups. Class is RMB35. Meeting ID and payment request all sent in the WeChat group. Add Ann (WeChat ID: AnnMacPT) from MYbarre with any questions.
Every Sat & Sun, Sat 10am, Sun 11am; RMB35. Online.

El Santo Brunch

El Santo kicks off brunch every weekend from 11am-3pm with classics and signature dishes including smashed avocado & feta, short ribs & eggs benedict burrito, huevos rancheros and more. Regular free flow is RMB178 (house lager, wine and prosecco), and premium free flow RMB228 (regular free flow options plus margaritas, Aperol spritz, bloody mary, michelada, draft pale ale, IPA and Corona). There also a menu for the kids for RMB55 which includes meal and a soft drink or juice of their choosing.
Every 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.

Tomatito Brunch

Brunch on the Tomatito terrace is one of Shanghai's great pleasures. Pick four sexy dishes and dessert for just RMB168, and add two hours free flow of cava, red or white wine for just RMB148 more. Sexy!
Every Sat & Sun, 11am-3pm. 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 Brunch

Enjoy brunch in the Cotton's gardens and cool off with three hours beer free-flow for RMB168, or go classy with wine, Aperol or sparkling for RMB268.
Every Sat & Sun, 11am-4pm. Cotton's (Xinhua Lu) 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路; Cotton's (Anting Lu) 132 Anting Lu, by Jianguo Xi Lu 安亭路132 号, 近建国西路.

Italo Weekend Brunch

Italo Weekend Brunch is back, with an assorted antipasti – made up of the chef's signature starters – and a main going for RMB198. Add another RMB198 for two hours of free flow, with wine, spritz, gin & tonic, negroni and bloody mary all on offer.
Every Sat & Sun, 11.30am-2.30pm. Italo Trattoria, 2/F, 291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu 富民路291号悟锦世纪大厦2楼, 近长乐路.

Detroit Pizza @ Homeslice Pudong

Detroit pizza is back in Homeslice's Pudong store this Saturday for one day only, with four different types from Motown to get you singing that sweet, sweet music.
Sat Aug 6, 12-7pm. Homeslice, 2233 Longyang Lu, by Fangdian Lu 龙阳路2233号, 近芳甸路.

Free Drink with Steak & Happy Hour @ el Bodegon

From Sundays to Thursdays, for any steak ordered at el Bodegon get a free glass of wine, sangria or draught beer. They also have the above happy hour on offer. Please note that, as well as week nights, it is also available Saturday and Sunday from 12-4pm – which has all the makings of a very enjoyable and affordable boozy brunch.
Daily. el Bodegon (Changshu Lu), 4/F, 83 Changshu Lu, by Julu Lu 常熟路83号4楼, 近巨鹿路; el Bodegon (Panyu Lu), 2/F, 326 Panyu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 番禺路326号2楼, 近法华镇路.

Free Flow Mezcal, Margaritas & Corona @ Tacos El Paisa

Free flow mezcal, Margaritas and Corona from 1-3pm at Tacos El Paisa Saturdays and Sundays for just RMB158. It's as simple as that!
Every Sat & Sun, 1-3pm; RMB158. 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.

Root Down @ Homeslice Shankang Li

For one night only, the Root Down Mixologist team hitting up Homeslice Shankang Li for a night of pizzas paired with hand-crafted cocktails.
Sat Aug 6, 9pm-1am. Homeslice, 358 Kangding Lu, Bldg 3, Unit 103, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 地址康定路358号3幢103室.

2-for-1 Pizza Deal @ D.O.C.

As well as brunch specials, Sundays sees and unbeatable 2-for-1 pizza deal at D.O.C. Gastronomia Italiana all day, evening and night long.
Every Sun, 11am-Late. D.O.C. Gastronomia Italiana, 392 Dagu Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu 大沽路392号, 近成都北路.

Proper Sunday Roast @ Bull & Claw

The Bull & Claw has a traditional roast from 5pm every Sunday for just RMB138, with the option of free-flow drinks for RMB188.
Every Sun, from 5pm. The Bull & Claw, 110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong 地址汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路.

Secret of The Sea Afternoon Tea @ Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on The Bund

LA MER’S brand elements and details were taken into deep consideration during the planning and creating this afternoon tea experience. The green palette and wave like pattern is custom made into the glass afternoon tea stand, while fine details of the sea and the elements of LA MER are presented on the sweet and savory pastries.

The afternoon tea experience is elevated with LA MER’s 20 minutes rich hydrating hand treatment with its signature Miracle Broth. The pampering session is good for two persons., Call 6322 9988 or email shawa.fb@waldorfastoria.com to make a reservation.
Mon-Fri, 2-6pm, Sat-Sun, 1.30-6.30pm; RMB1,088* for two on weekdays, RMB1,288* for two for weekends. Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Yan'an Dong Lu 中山东一路2号，近延安东路.

Tuesday Steak Fries @ Bull & Claw

The Bull & Claw again, with steak fries just RMB138 every Tuesday. Scan the QR to get yer meat fix.
Every Tue, from 5pm. The Bull & Claw, 110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong 地址汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路.

We Love the 80s Quiz @ The Camel

Calling all 80s lovers! Tuesday, August 9 sees the third of a series of themed quizzes at The Camel, and this time round it is a We Love the 80s Quiz. Entry is absolutely free and, as always, there will be great prizes on offer. If all that excitement is not enough for you, draft Carlsberg and house wine are just RMB20 until 10pm! It starts at 7pm and is done by about 9.30pm so we can all be fresh for work the next day. This one gets fully booked each week, so scan the QR on the poster above to reserve a spot.
Tue Aug 9, 7pm; Free. The Camel, 97 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Xinle Lu 襄阳北路97号襄阳大楼1楼, 近新乐路.

Beef Wellington Wednesday @ Bull & Claw

Seems it's all going on at The Bull & Claw, with Beef Wellington Wednesday every hump day and the delicious dish just RMB148 and coming with your choice of side. Be sure reserve your Wellington in advance when you make your booking to avoid missing out.
Every Wed, from 5pm. The Bull & Claw, 110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong 地址汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路.

Quiz Night @ El Santo

Shanghai's longest running, the Wednesday Quiz Night at El Santo is absolutely free to enter and features 10 rounds covering everything from current events, geography, history, pop culture, music, film and more, with great prizes up for grabs. This one gets fully booked each week, so scan the QR on the poster above to sign up now.
Every Wed, 7pm; Free Entry. 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.

The Master Showcase @ Hakkasan

Hakkasan is hosting a Greenall's gin masterclass and master showcase, with mixologist Matthew Hall making drinks so outrageously British – a marmite martini! a battered sausage sour! – that we were left with no choice but to post the full menu...

Wed Aug 10, Masterclass 8-9pm, Showcase 9-Late. Hakkasan, 5/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路18号5楼, 近南京东路

OMBRA Summer Tasting Menu

With the summer season upon us, OMBRA welcomes the hot weather with a summer tasting menu. Come and reinvigorate your taste buds and enjoy summer dishes while basking in the breeze in their dining room or on their outdoor terrace.
Daily; RMB888/2 people. OMBRA, Jiashan Market, 550 Shaanxi Nan Lu, Lane 37, Building A 上海市徐汇区陕西南路550弄37号嘉善老市A栋

Free Flow Champagne @ ENTROPY

Remember what we said about loving classy things at affordable prices? It's three hours of free flow Champagne with snacks at ENTROPY Champagne Cafe for just RMB298 on weekdays and RMB338 on weekends. Unbeatable.
Daily, 5-10pm; Mon-Fri RMB298, Sat & Sun RMB338. ENTROPY Champagne Cafe, Shop 213F/G/H, 2nd Floor, Grand Gateway 66, 1 Hongqiao Lu 港汇恒隆广场2楼南北连廊.

Sunset Crush @ La Barra

Drink, bites and chilled out tropical vibes everyday from 3-8pm at La Barra.
Daily, 3-8pm; Free. La Barra, 110, 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.

All Day Asahi Happy Hour @ Abbey Road

For the whole of July, Asahi beer is on happy hour – RMB35 for 500ml – all day at Abbey Road.
Daily. Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路.

Wang Lintong – The Visible Thoughts @ Art Labor

Art Labor Gallery presents artist Wang Lintong's long-anticipated debut solo exhibition in Shanghai. Immeasurable shades of white, grey, and black are the first and immediate impression one would have when viewing Wang Lintong's work for the very first time.

His monochrome paintings, primarily the 'white' paintings, with their subtlety of expression and appearance allure the audience to approach and observe from a closer distance. The simplicity of tone strips all unnecessary information from the work, bringing the focus solely onto the imagery, the concept, and the message in each work.
Until Sep 30; Private view by appointment. Art Labor, 101 Haifang Lu, by Changhua Lu 海防路101号, 近昌化路.